Generators are only as safe as you make them. Here's how to keep your house powered, and your family safe, after a power ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ...

Incorrectly using a generator can lead to dangers including carbon monoxide poisoning. If you’re without power, here are ways to safely use a generator at home.

For gas generators: Use ethanol-free gas treated with fuel stabilizer, and keep the tank full when not in use. Also, keep a ...

Consumer Reports gives four steps to safely getting a portable generator running quickly.

As summer heats up, the demand for portable power rises. Blackouts, hurricanes, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent — ho ...

Portable generators can generate about 2500 – 4500 watts of energy and may be sufficient if you are informed of your total energy uses and stand by that amount when using the generator.

To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.