Adding up the running watts and the highest starting wattage of all the devices you wish to power with a generator will help ...

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.

A generator can keep your RV appliances running, but to protect yourself and your fellow campers, you should follow certain steps when hooking it up.

To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.