How do I start a portable generator?

Many portable generators come with <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Recoil-Start/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr53?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">recoil starts</a>, which require a manual pull to activate the engine. Others offer <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Electric-Switch/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr0e?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">electric starts</a>, allowing you to turn a key or push a button. For even more convenience, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">remote start models</a> will enable you to start your generator from a distance.

Which portable generators features do you carry?

We offer features like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/Fuel-Gauge/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z0p5yiZ1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">fuel gauge</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/Phone-Data-Protection/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1ak5eZ1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">phone/data protection</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/3-Prong-Plug/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clg6Z1z1cmy7?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">3-prong plug</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/Westinghouse/Campsite/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1m6Z1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Westinghouse</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/SIMPSON/Campsite/N-5yc1vZbx9nZm87Z1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">SIMPSON</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/A-iPower/Campsite/N-5yc1vZbx9nZezlZ1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">A-iPower</a>.