Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more regular part of daily life. Anyone who lives in a suburban area often ...

Power outages can spoil perishable food, render appliances worthless, and even lead to life-threatening situations in cold temperatures, but a propane generator can prevent all that. Unlike older ...

The average electricity customer in the U.S. experienced power outages totaling 7 hours and 20 minutes in 2021, with 72% of the disruption time due to major weather events, according to the federal ...

Q: With the recent storms hitting the U.S., I have decided to have a standby generator installed. I remember last year you did a special column on steps involved when having a home generator installed ...

The RS12000 residential standby generator includes the company’s RSS series transfer switch and in-home display. Available in propane (10.5kW) and natural gas (12kW) versions, the generator weighs 460 ...

Q: Even though hurricane season is over here in New England, with winter storms I can lose power anytime. I have a home business and want backup power. Can you give me the basics on how to get a ...

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Q: I’ve read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there in the ...

Q: Ed: I've read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there in the ...