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 demand for generators for whole-house use varies based on weather conditions, market, and region. Homeowners will want to note the size of their house and electrical panel so they don’t buy more ...

I looked at two whole house generators to install on my property, a Kohler generator and a Generac generator. In the end I decided to purchase the Kohler generator because it had a key feature that ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages Whole-house generators are more expensive than portables, ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

If recent storms have you thinking about emergency backup power for your home, there are a lot of options to consider beyond extension cords plugged into a portable generator outside. There are other ...

A home generator can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. With more extreme weather conditions increasing the frequency of power outages, it's not a bad idea to install one in your home. But can a ...

Power outages can be a major hassle, leaving your home without the essentials and causing major disruptions to your daily life. A whole-house generator is a powerful solution, giving you the peace of ...

KOHLER backup generators automatically switch on in the event of a power outage. Generators help run electricity to your home for appliances, whole-home circuits, sump pumps, HVAC units and water ...