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Standby Generators: A Homeowner's Buying Guide

When the grid goes down, a standby generator keeps the essentials running. Here's how sizing works.

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Standby generators connect to your home through an automatic transfer switch and start on their own during an outage. Sizing depends on what you want to power — from essentials to the whole home. A licensed installer will size and install it safely.

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