Partial generators run from $2,000 to $6,300, and most whole-house generators cost between $5,000 and $18,000. Whole-house generator installation costs are the highest because this type of generator ...

Highlights A whole-house generator has a typical cost range of $1,524 to $8,658 and a national average cost of $5,090. The main factors that can influence the total cost include the type and size of ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

When a sudden power outage leaves your entire neighborhood in darkness, you know you're not the only one scrambling to find flashlights, but what if you never had to experience that inconvenience? At ...

Dear Jim: Our electric rates are high and we have power outages during storms. I want a backup generator for the entire house. What type and size is best and can I use it nonstop instead of the ...

Dear Angie: What are the benefits of owning a whole-house generator? — Brenda W., Scituate, Mass. Dear Brenda: A standby power supply may sound like a great idea, especially to homeowners who’ve ...

Stormy weather ahead! Question: What’s the No. 1 problem that causes home generators to lock out or underperform? Read on for the answer my friends. What a brutal series of storms we all experienced ...