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Do you need a generator? That all depends and only you can really answer that question. Does anyone in your household use a medical device requiring electricity? Without air conditioning, the elderly ...

Generators can be deadly if used improperly. Here is what you need to do to use a generator safely: Do NOT use the generator inside. They can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and also could start a ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

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Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

Although it can be easy to forget about your generator until you need it, keeping up with routine maintenance helps to ensure that it operates as it should during a surprise power outage or that long ...

Downed power lines will be one of many headaches facing Tacoma’s new public utilities director, writes columnist Bill Virgin. Janet Jensen News Tribune file photo, 2013 Over 1,000 outages have been ...

Generators come in many sizes and types to serve different purposes. Standby generators are large, stationary units designed to automatically protect against power outages in everything from hospitals ...