It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

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Evaluate the most important things to consider before installing a backup power supply, whether a large UPS or a small gas generator, to make the right choice. Power outages happen when you least ...

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