YOUNGSVILLE, La. — As tropical storm Ida moves through the Caribbean, make sure your generator is working. Generators are one of those things that become out of sight, out of mind; but, as tropical ...

Having a home generator to provide backup power can be helpful, no matter where you live, but it’s downright essential if you live in an area prone to extreme weather and frequent power outages.

Backup generators are a lot like old friends in that you forget about them until you need a favor. And when there's an emergency, you expect them to show up instantly, no questions asked. But ...

Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only the most critical equipment—think fridge, ...

Editor’s note — January 9, 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide, including the addition the Generac 3,800-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter ...

How to Choose Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will ...