Labor and Permits A contractor may itemize the whole-house generator installation costs, including the charges for site preparation, labor, fuel storage tank, upgrades to the electrical panel, and any ...

A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages Whole-house generators are more expensive than portables, ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...