Generators

Portable and standby generators explained

A generator can keep a refrigerator, furnace fan and well pump running through an outage, but only if it matches your needs and is used safely. These guides explain the difference between portable and standby units, how to read running and starting watts, and how to keep a generator outdoors and well away from windows and doors. You also learn about fuel storage, oil checks, cold-weather starting and routine testing so the machine works the day you need it.