What are some of the best-selling Champion Power Equipment portable generators?

One of our best-selling Champion Power Equipment portable generators is the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-7850-6250-Watt-Recoil-Start-Gasoline-and-Propane-Powered-Dual-Fuel-Portable-Generator-with-CO-Shield-201463/330990847?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">7850/6250-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield</a>.

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.

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.

Which Champion Power Equipment portable generators features do you carry?

We offer features like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Champion-Power-Equipment/Muffler/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ9xsZ1z0jnpy?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">muffler</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Champion-Power-Equipment/Built-in-Fuel-Gauge/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ9xsZ1z0jkdu?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">built-in fuel gauge</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Champion-Power-Equipment/Auto-Idle-Control/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ9xsZ1z0p5yd?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">auto idle control</a>.