When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

During a winter storm, a generator can help give your home or business power if electricity has been knocked out. But people ...

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Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...

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HOUSTON — When you lose power, a portable generator can be a lifesaver. But if used incorrectly, it can be deadly. KHOU 11 went to a professional at First Class Generator Services to learn the correct ...