When do I need a portable generator?

Portable generators come in handy when you need to power essential appliances during a power outage, at a campsite, or during a DIY project.

Which applications are best for portable generators?

We offer portable generators for applications like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Tailgating/6500-watts/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clf2Z1z1crrj?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">tailgating</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/6500-watts/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clg6Z1z1crrj?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">campsite</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Job-Site/6500-watts/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1731gZ1z1crrj?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">job site</a>.

Which portable generators brands are available at The Home Depot?

We carry a wide variety of the top brands of portable generators, such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/DEWALT/6500-watts/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ4j2Z1z1crrj?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">DEWALT</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/FIRMAN/6500-watts/N-5yc1vZbx9nZpfdZ1z1crrj?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">FIRMAN</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Honda/6500-watts/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ3leZ1z1crrj?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Honda</a>.

What are some of the best-selling portable generators?

One of our best-selling portable generators is the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-8125-6500-Watt-Gas-Powered-Portable-Generator-with-Idle-Control-Covered-Outlets-and-CO-Protect-DXGNR6500-DXGNR6500/307457879?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">8125 / 6500- Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Idle Control, Covered Outlets and CO Protect -DXGNR6500</a>.