Generator

This chart provides only an estimate of how many amps your generator produces while it’s operating, and does not constitute an exact representation; various factors can raise or lower the value.

Understanding how generators work can help you identify problems, perform routine maintenance and choose the right generator to suit your specific needs.

Keep your generator running smoothly with weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance tasks on the printable PDF of our generator maintenance checklist.

A CARB-compliant generator runs more efficiently and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a non-CARB-compliant generator. This results in better air quality. Because CARB standards are stricter than most, CARB-compliant generators are seen as the most environmentally friendly and safest generators available.

Portable generators can keep your home or business running on backup power when disaster strikes, but in return, this pricey piece of machinery needs to be protected, as well. If you have a generator, you should house it inside a generator enclosure or shed. Do you want to learn how to build a generator enclosure? Read on for lots of helpful tips.

You never know when a big storm will hit and leave you and your family without power. Emergencies happen, and extreme weather patterns are leaving American homes without electric more often. When there is no electricity, your refrigerator, cooking appliances, electronics, and even medical devices won't be accessible.