Which portable generators are the best selling?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Westinghouse-12-500-9-500-Watt-Dual-Fuel-Gas-and-Propane-Powered-Portable-Generator-with-Remote-Electric-Start-50-Amp-Outlet-WGen9500DFc/318062037?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">12,500/9,500-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, 50 Amp Outlet</a> is one of our best-selling portable generators.

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/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clf2Z1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">tailgating</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/RV/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr0zZ1z1zscw?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">rv</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clg6Z1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">campsite</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.

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 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/Champion-Power-Equipment/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ9xsZ1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Champion Power Equipment</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Pulsar/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZfyrZ1z1cr0z?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/Westinghouse/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1m6Z1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Westinghouse</a>.