Q: I’ve been thinking about installing a standby home generator, but I have a small yard. I want to know if residential standby generator can be installed in tight area. A: A residential standby ...

Everyone is familiar with the standard portable generator that runs on gasoline. But there are permanently installed standby generators that run on natural or propane gas and are now available for ...

The RS12000 residential standby generator includes the company’s RSS series transfer switch and in-home display. Available in propane (10.5kW) and natural gas (12kW) versions, the generator weighs 460 ...

Q: With the recent storms hitting the U.S., I have decided to have a standby generator installed. I remember last year you did a special column on steps involved when having a home generator installed ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Ed: I've read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there in the ...

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