Portable generators are useful in an outage or emergency. However, some everyday appliances will suffer damage or stop working if you plug them into one.

Regular generator maintenance. A dirty or neglected engine can actually emit more CO than a well-maintained one. Making sure ...

Generator noise is a problem. While portable generators are great for providing emergency power, they can be loud and ...

Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. CO poisoning from gasoline-powered portable generators can kill in minutes. CO is called the "invisible killer" because ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) — A Nashville family bought a generator to heat their freezing home during the ice storm, only to be told by their homeowners association to remove it immediately or face fines ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville family bought a generator to heat their freezing home during the ice storm, only to be told by their homeowners association to remove it immediately or face fines ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather events, but there are a few things you should know ...

WASHINGTON — When severe weather hits, it can sometimes disrupt or damage vital infrastructure, such as the power grid or water supply. That's when many people often turn to generators to restore ...