One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Tornadoes. Thunderstorms. Even snowstorms. The ArkLaTex has seen its fair share of severe weather, and it has more people than ever before buying and installing generators.

Article 445 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides the electrical installation requirements that apply specifically to generators. A generator is basically a motor that is driven by a motive ...

Home generators are effective options to power appliances and other electronics during an outage, but it’s important to keep generator safety in mind. Improper use of a portable generator can cause ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- You always hear the reminders about carbon monoxide poisoning when a storm like Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas. Common tips include not running a portable generator ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power ...

When the power goes out, whether due to a hurricane, heat stress on the power grid, or just one downed tree, a generator can be a lifesaver. Because of this, you should regularly check and maintain ...

Making a $13,000 investment in a home generator is well worth the return in peace of mind alone, according to Midland resident Paul Theisen. Theisen has lived in his house in the northeast part of the ...

Northampton County’s plan to install new generators at Gracedale was intended to protect against disaster, but the generator plan became a slow-moving disaster of its own. Months after Superstorm ...