Your home generator can power plenty of devices, but there are some items you should keep unplugged to avoid damage, overloads, or tripping the system.
Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only the most critical equipment—think fridge, ...
Editor’s Note — February 13, 2026: Winter storms have been causing all sorts of power outages and generators are in high demand, we’ve checked the products in this story to make sure they are still in ...