One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Tornadoes. Thunderstorms. Even snowstorms. The ArkLaTex has seen its fair share of severe weather, and it has more people than ever before buying and installing generators.

Home generators are effective options to power appliances and other electronics during an outage, but it’s important to keep generator safety in mind. Improper use of a portable generator can cause ...

Article 445 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides the electrical installation requirements that apply specifically to generators. A generator is basically a motor that is driven by a motive ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to problems with the ...

When the power goes out, whether due to a hurricane, heat stress on the power grid, or just one downed tree, a generator can be a lifesaver. Because of this, you should regularly check and maintain ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- You always hear the reminders about carbon monoxide poisoning when a storm like Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas. Common tips include not running a portable generator ...

After a massive “state-of-emergency” power outage in Canada last week — on the heels of a massive outage in Wyoming — those ...

Having a generator to provide backup power can be helpful, no matter where you live, but it’s downright essential if you reside in an area prone to extreme weather and frequent power outages.