Maintenance cost is one of several you'll need to account for. Maintenance cost is one of several generator costs you'll need to account for. Understanding the costs, installation requirements and ...

Generator Size Cost Range (Unit Only)1 to 6 kW$500 to $1,8007.5 to 10 kW$2,000 to $3,50014 to 18 kW$4,000 to $5,50020 to 24 kW$5,000 to $6,50026 to 32 kW$6,500 to $15,00036 to 38 kW$14,000 to ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outagesTo determine the best generator size for ...

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

As storms continue surging across Houston, thousands of Southeast Texas residents facing ongoing power outages may consider purchasing a backup generator. According to Consumer Reports, the generators ...