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If you are shopping for a large dual-fuel generator to back up a rural home, two names come up again and again: the DuroMax XP13000EH and the Westinghouse WGen9500DF. Both run on gasoline or propane, both have electric start, and both are big enough to handle a well pump, refrigerator, and a good share of … Read more

Best Generator Under $500 for Short Rural Power Outages Not every household needs a $1,500 generator. If outages in your area are usually short, lasting a few hours or maybe a day, a generator under $500 can cover the essentials: a refrigerator, some lights, a router, and phone charging. The catch is knowing what a … Read more

Best Power Station for Keeping a Refrigerator Running During an Outage When the power goes out, the first thing most people worry about is the food in the refrigerator. A well-chosen portable power station can keep a fridge cold through an outage without the noise and fumes of a gas generator, but only if you … Read more

Overloading a generator is one of the fastest ways to damage both the generator itself and whatever’s plugged into it. A simple wattage meter takes the guesswork out of load management, letting you know in real time exactly how close you are to your generator’s limit. Why You Need a Wattage Meter Most people estimate … Read more

If an older gas generator won’t start, runs rough, or dies immediately after starting, a gummed-up or worn carburetor is one of the most common — and cheapest — culprits to fix. Rather than paying for a service call, most portable generator carburetors can be replaced in under an hour with the right kit. Signs … Read more