What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home Generator

What will you do if the power suddenly goes out? A home generator can provide essential backup power to keep your home warm and your refrigerator running. Generators come in a number of forms -- portable, standby and even solar-powered -- tailored to fit different needs and budgets.

As you explore options, understanding the costs, installation requirements and benefits can help you decide if a generator aligns with your lifestyle and home setup. This guide covers the essentials to help you weigh the pros and cons of adding a generator to your home.

The average American experienced 5.5 hours of outages in 2022, partly due to severe weather. That's fewer hours than the previous two years, but the long-term trend shows that outages are becoming more common, with the increase driven by weather-related ...