Generators are for outdoor use only and are to be kept away from any physical structures. The National Weather Service suggests keeping a generator a minimum of 20 feet away from entrances, including ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and ...

You felt lucky when you scored a generator. And it worked well, didn’t it? You plugged in a couple of extension cords, kept the refrigerator humming and got to watch TV. Unless you are knowledgeable ...

Is your home generator prepared to handle your next outage? Follow these key maintenance tips to ensure your backup power ...

Maine (WABI) - Those without power using backup power need to do so safely. That includes everyone running generators to help heat your homes. When used properly, portable and standby generators are a ...

Being without power can be a minor inconvenience, a major disruption or even a life-threatening emergency. One of the best and easiest ways to keep the lights on as well as the fridge, air ...

As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of them having lost power. “When a storm hits ...

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel from going stale. A dual-fuel generator offers flexibility and can easily ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hurricane Debby is making landfall in Florida, and we see more and more strong storms this time of year. That has the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issuing warnings ...