Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models, but they’re also much cheaper to buy and install than a whole-house generator, which is installed permanently.

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More people are buying standby and portable generators in 2022. Here are the best generator options, along with tips for using them safely.

The PowerSmart 2500W Portable Inverter is on sale at Walmart for $300, a huge 52% discount on its normal price of $619. This powerful generator has earned over 600 five-star reviews from shoppers ...

This portable generator has a power panel with four 120-volt GFCI-protected outlets, one 120/240-volt 30A twist-lock outlet, and a heavy-duty 120/240-volt 50A outlet, which can be hooked up to a ...

The popular Pulsar 4000-watt generator that's a best seller at both Lowe's and Amazon is an example of that power –- it's a 40-pound portable that runs at 3200 watts but can also be switched to ...

Portable Generator. Offering up to 7,500 watts and costing between $700 and $2,800, this generator is considered to have the best value.

A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model (right), but it's also more difficult to use and maintain. By Allen St. John.