Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

Without fuel, your generator is useless. Our experts recommend checking your main fuel tanks levels once a week if your model runs on sources like propane or gas. Gas can degrade over time, and ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing. While ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

If you've been putting off conducting maintenance checks, you could be doing more damage than you think. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a critical part of any emergency power supply system ...

JERICHO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- The devastation from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston has raised questions about how the Tri-State Area will weather its next hurricane. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported, ...

Living in a place where the electric service isn’t particularly reliable can be frustrating, whether that’s because of a lack of infrastructure, frequent storms, or rolling blackouts. An option for ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...