Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage.

When the power goes out, generators come on, but they come with serious risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical issues and fire. When enough ice builds on power lines and trees, they can ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

After Tropical Storm Helene brought strong winds and heavy rain around the Palmetto States, many South Carolinians are without power. According to the United States Power Outage Map, an ongoing ...

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Experts say between 2000 and 2019, extreme weather events have become more frequent, and the terrible devastation caused by the January Los Angeles fires has done little to calm the nerves. In fact, ...

Generators can be deadly if used improperly. Here is what you need to do to use a generator safely: Do NOT use the generator inside. They can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and also could start a ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - During times like these a generator can be your best friend, but not knowing how to use it properly could be the difference between life and death. But before you fire one of ...

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HOUSTON — When you lose power, a portable generator can be a lifesaver. But if used incorrectly, it can be deadly. KHOU 11 went to a professional at First Class Generator Services to learn the correct ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...