If you're lucky enough to own an at-home generator, you probably want to baby it and keep it humming with regular service checks and ongoing, tender loving care. If the grid goes down, keeping your ...

For the first time since 1997, there were no Atlantic hurricanes in August, but the National Hurricane Center is already tracking two named storms this month. Before entering what is traditionally the ...

When the power cuts out, panic sets in fast. Lights go off, the house goes quiet, and suddenly you’re forced to decide what ...

A good generator can save the day when the power goes out—but if it’s set up wrong, all that money you spent might as well have gone to waste. The truth is, most generator problems don’t come from the ...

The design of an emergency power design extends beyond just the electrical aspects of the electrical generation and load transfer equipment. In the event a generator fails to start or enter an ...

With Tropical Storm Fay bearing down on the Hudson Valley, Westchester County officials are urging people to review their emergency plans and stock up on necessary supplies so they are prepared. With ...

More people want a backup, portable generator to have on hand for emergency situations. An alternative source of power can help a household stay put when faraway wildfire or smoke has caused high ...

Heating and cooling equipment are essential, as are water heaters and well pumps. Without this switch installed, you need to run outdoor-rated extension cords from your generator into the house. And ...

After a day of power problems, there are two new generators being put in place at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex.WISN 12 News reporter Hillary Mintz was at the Safety Building Wednesday ...