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Our best overall pick is the Westinghouse 4,500-watt inverter generator. It’s able to run up to 18 hours on a 3.4-gallon tank with dual fuel technology. With its low oil shutdown, fuel is ...

Consumer Reports members can use CR’s generator ratings to choose a specific portable, inverter, or whole-home generator. We currently have about 80 models in the ratings. Using a Generator Safely ...

A generator can keep the lights on in your home during a power outage or can charge your phone when you’re camping. Generators turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and become a source ...

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Even if your generator is ready to run, you’ll need enough fuel to keep it going in the event of a prolonged outage. Keep at least 10 gallons of fresh gasoline for emergencies or two 20-pound ...

The 2,500-watt generator offers two 120-volt, 20-amp AC outlets, a 12-volt socket, and a dual-port USB adapter to charge smaller electronic devices like your smartphone.

Never use a portable generator inside your home or garage or on a carport, even if doors and windows are open. Place a generator outside, at least 20 feet away from doors and windows.

Why it made the cut: Power your fridge or a chainsaw with this heavy-duty generator. The 3,800-watt Champion generator can use gas or propane, making it a great all-around generator. But it really ...

Maybe you’re looking for a dual fuel generator to run your RV or campsite. Or maybe you want a home backup for essential appliances but don’t need all the power of a full backup generator.

Just keep in mind that the generator won’t run for as long on propane: 5.5 hours, compared to 10 on gasoline. Still, if you’re careful, that’s long enough to get you through a prolonged outage.