Q: While we were preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? A: It's impossible to say without more specific ...

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 ...

There are a number of different generator types for keeping your house powered on in an emergency. Here's everything you need to know about inverter generators.

Top-rated inverter generators from Champion, Honda, and others run longer—and quieter—than traditional generators, but they often cost more, too Inverter generators can run longer on a tank of fuel ...

Understanding the tools and technology that keep us powered during outdoor adventures and self-reliance is crucial. One such innovation, which has gained popularity for its efficiency and versatility, ...

There are a lot of solid reasons to have an inverter generator. Without power, you are cut off from just about everything, and while that may feel like a great idea at times, it can also be a pretty ...

Even though inverter generator technology has been on the market since 1999, you probably aren’t aware it exists. If you happen to own one of these generators, you may not be aware that it is an ...

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Standard portable electric generators are rather simple in operation. An internal combustion engine spins an electromagnet inside of windings of wire conductors to produce an electric current. For a ...