If so, this guide will offer information and guidance on choosing one of the best standby generators for home use and what will be the best fit. First, understand starting, running, and surge wattage.

Adding up the running watts and the highest starting wattage of all the devices you wish to power with a generator will help ...

2WTK looked to the Home Depot for guidance on how to choose a portable generator. This is from their page on how to calculate what wattage you need to cover: Written out formulaically it's: ...

A generator is a solid option for those tired of dealing with power outages amid big storms. Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right unit.

The largest home standby generators in Consumer Reports’ tests are rated to deliver at least 10,000 watts of electricity, enough to power everything under the average roof.

Generac's 20,000-watt Guardian standby generator would provide continuous emergency power for a larger home. Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next ...

Large whole-house generators can power an entire average home than smaller ones. Here are the best of each size from CR's ratings.

Ideally, you’re looking for a generator with a running wattage that’s 2,000 watts or so over what your home (or essential appliances) need to operate. I can’t calculate that for you, but we ...

Florida leads the U.S. when it comes to power outages. With a busy hurricane season expected, some are asking whether they need a generator.