What are some of the top-rated portable generators?

One of our top-rated portable generators is the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/DUROMAX-13-000-Watt-10-500-Watt-Tri-Fuel-Remote-Start-Gasoline-Propane-Natural-Gas-Portable-Generator-with-CO-Alert-XP13000HXT/320363930?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">13,000-Watt/10,500-Watt Tri-Fuel Remote Start Gasoline Propane Natural Gas Portable Generator with CO Alert</a>.

What are some popular brands of portable generators?

Some popular brands known for high-quality portable generators include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/DUROMAX/4-Prong-Plug/N-5yc1vZbx9nZrt8Z1z1cmxh?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">DUROMAX</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Pulsar/4-Prong-Plug/N-5yc1vZbx9nZfyrZ1z1cmxh?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Pulsar</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Generac/4-Prong-Plug/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ4phZ1z1cmxh?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Generac</a>.

Which start types are offered for portable generators?

We carry portable generators with start types like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/4-Prong-Plug/Electric-Switch/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cmxhZ1z1cr0e?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">electric switch</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/4-Prong-Plug/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cmxhZ1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">remote</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/4-Prong-Plug/Recoil-Start/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cmxhZ1z1cr53?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">recoil start</a>.

What size portable generator do I need?

You'll want to consider the wattage of the appliances you want to power and factor in a safety margin. For basic needs like lighting and a refrigerator, a 2,000-3,000-watt generator is usually sufficient.