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 ...

The article begins by emphasizing that a generator in an area that routinely sees temperatures below freezing, is not the same as installing a generator in warmer climates. In frigid conditions, even ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — As hurricane season looms, Louisiana homeowners are thinking of ways to secure backup power. But experts are sounding the alarm: improperly installed generators can turn lifesaving ...

Generators must be kept at least 20 feet away from your home and never operated in enclosed spaces like basements, garages or crawl spaces. They need 3 to 4 feet of clear space above and on all sides ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When severe weather hits it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore power ...

Before going ahead with the whole-home generator installation, homeowners will want to remember that the unit will need a permanent resting spot. The most common installation method is on a poured ...

As Louisiana residents prepare for Tropical Storm Ida, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators.“You often hear the phrase ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austinites are doing what they can to protect themselves this winter in the event of another freeze. According to a report from KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient. It ...