A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

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Q: I remember reading an article you wrote last year about standby generators. Well, this winter I lost power during one of the larger storms, and now I’m very interested in having one installed. What ...

Q: I now have the budget to install a standby generator system at my home. I’ve read about standby generators in your past articles, and now that I’m ready to go forward I’d like some final tips. What ...

The same liquified petroleum gas that cooks a steak in the back yard might save your bacon when powering your plant’s standby generator. Liquified petroleum, also known as LP gas or propane, is a ...

Dear Mike: Standby generators are a great choice for home backup power. Most residential standby generators run on natural gas or propane, and they are professionally wired into a home's electrical ...

Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next time the lights go out. Portable generator makers and big-box retailers are reporting increased demand for portable ...

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