Consumer Reports’ expert, independent tests find that inverter generators run longer, quieter, and more efficiently than ...

An inverter is a smart electronic gadget that transforms the steady flow of direct current (DC) power into the alternating current (AC) power we commonly use. It ingeniously takes the input from a DC ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Inverter generators are an elite breed of portable generators. And as a group, they outperform their conventional ...

Whether you’re in an area that’s still getting hit by winter storms or you want to prepare for hurricane season, a portable generator is a great emergency tool worth investing in. An emergency ...

This dual-fuel model is quiet and built to power sensitive devices and smart appliances. It’s also $1000, which makes it a ...

Propane generators are especially reliable backups in rural areas when the power goes out, but how much power can you realistically get from a typical tank?

Harbor Freight, a giant retailer of low-priced tools and power equipment, has been around since the 1970s. If you live near a Harbor Freight store, chances are you’ve received a circular comparing the ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Inverter generators like this model have less distortion in electrical current frequency than standard models, so they’re better for powering sensitive electronics and smart household appliances. Two ...