Which portable generators are the best selling?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Westinghouse-28-000-20-000-Watt-Gas-Powered-Portable-Generator-with-Remote-Electric-Start-and-50-Amp-Outlet-for-Home-Backup-WGen20000c/324919950?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">28,000/20,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start and 50 Amp Outlet for Home Backup</a> is one of our best-selling portable generators.

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/WEN/Emergency-Use/Single-Fuel/N-5yc1vZbx9nZay4Z1z1ckltZ1z1cqz6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">WEN</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/A-iPower/Emergency-Use/Single-Fuel/N-5yc1vZbx9nZezlZ1z1ckltZ1z1cqz6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">A-iPower</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/LIFAN/Emergency-Use/Single-Fuel/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ543Z1z1ckltZ1z1cqz6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">LIFAN</a>.

Are there features on a portable generator that help protect my devices and me?

Features like a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/CO-Shutoff/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1ptgw?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">CO shutoff</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Overload-Protection/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z0p5ye?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">overload protection</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/GFCI-Outlets/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z0p5yb?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">GFCI outlets</a> protect your electronic devices and you from potential hazards. A CO shutoff prevents carbon monoxide buildup, while overload protection guards against damage from overworking the generator. OSHA-required GFCI outlets provide safety for any sensitive electronic equipment you plug in.

What are the pros of a recoil start on a portable generator?

<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 start generators</a> offer a simple and reliable way to power up, but they may require some effort, especially in cold weather. <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 start generators</a> are more accessible but may require a battery or external power source.