10 Best Home Generators For Power Outages

OUR TOP PICK

Now, this is a generator with a lot going for it…

It offers a whopping 9,500 watts to power all your appliances.

That’s more than enough to keep all of your essential appliances and systems running, with plenty left over, so you can also continue to watch TV etc.

And another great thing about it is how it can accept two different forms of fuel.

This means that if you were to run out of natural gas to power the generator during a power outage, all you have to do is flick a switch, and you can run the generator off propane instead.

It also features a special outlet to power your most important household power circuits by way of a pre-installed transfer switch.

We were also impressed with the 3-year service, labor, and parts coverage, and with the lifetime tech support.

It’s also very well priced, costing little more than $1000.

No wonder it’s a best seller with the leading online retailers!

Pros

• A whopping 9,500 watts of running power
• Can be fueled by natural gas or propane
• Very well priced at little more than $1000
• It’s backed by lifetime technical support

Cons

• There are no USB outlets
• Electrician call out required for transfer switch

EDITORS CHOICE

As you may have guessed from the product’s title, what we love about this generator is the sheer amount of power it has to offer.

At a whopping 12,000 starting watts and 9,500 watts, not only can you run all of your essential household appliances in a power outage, but you can have lights on in every room and carry on about your business as though there was no power outage.

This is made possible by its powerful 457 cc engine. It can handle heavy loads, such as those for refrigerators and air conditioning systems.

And it can keep running for quite some time, thanks to the large 8.3 gallon gas tank capacity. There are 5 different power outlets to take advantage of.

And it comes backed by a lengthy 3-year warranty.

Pros

• A whopping 9,500 watts of running power
• It has a large 8.3 gallon gas tank capacity
• It’s also quite fairly & reasonably priced
• It’s backed by a lengthy 3-year warranty

Cons

• Not a dual fuel generator

BEST VALUE

We are pleased to confirm that this generator can keep all your major home appliances running in the event of a power failure, because it can provide 7,500 watts of running power, which as we mention in our buying guide later is the upper end of the average amount of power to keep your essential items running.

The other thing we love about this generator is how it can accept two different forms of fuel.

This means that if you were to run out of natural gas to power the generator during a power outage, all you have to do is flick a switch, and you can run the generator off propane instead.

There’s also a nice little intelligauge to help keep track of your power output.

It comes backed by a lengthy 3-year warranty and lifetime tech support.

Amazon occasionally has deals on this particular generator, simply click on “Check price” to see if there’s a deal on now.

Pros

• There are 7,500 watts of running power
• Can be fueled by natural gas or propane
• There’s an intelligauge to monitor output
• Very reasonably priced, costing circa $1000
• It’s backed by lifetime technical support

Cons

• There are only 4 power outlets

RUNNER UP

With the Togopower generator’s 8,000 watts of power to hand you will have all the power you need in the event of a power outage.

It can easily run all of your essential appliances, and also have power left over to run a few luxury items too.

It can power your refrigerator, your air conditioner, and an electric water heater, so you can still go ahead and take a hot shower.

And it will run for a long period of time, too, up to 8.6 hours at a 50% load.

It has some great safety features, including a voltage stabilizing system, and an automatic shutdown when the oil runs too low.

You will also get a 1-year warranty, and free tech support, and after that you can opt in to a 2-year extended warranty.

Amazon occasionally has deals on this particular generator, simply click on “Check Price” to see if there’s a deal on now. If you do manage to snag a deal, it’s excellent value for money.

Pros

• 8,000 watts of running power
• There’s a long 8.6 hour runtime
• There are great safety features
• Warranty of up to three years
• Great value if you get a deal!

Cons

• There are only three power outlets

RUNNER UP

Now, this generator comes from one of the top brands in the industry.

It can provide up to 7,500 running watts of power, with 9,500 peak watts.

This means that in the event of a power outage, you will easily be able to keep all of your essential appliances running, and you won’t have to worry about food going bad in the refrigerator.

It’s transfer switch ready, which means that you can get an electrician in to set up a transfer switch to hook up the generator directly into your home’s electrical system.

It’s so much more convenient than having too many wires going everywhere, or not having enough power outlets.

There are some great safety features, such as an automatic shutdown when the oil gets too low, and rubber covers on all of the power outlets.

It’s also excellent value for money, and is over $100 more affordable than most of the other generators that made our shortlist.

Pros

• Provides 7,500 running watts
• It can be rigged to a transfer switch
• It’s excellent value for money

Cons

• Not a dual fuel generator
• There are only 3 power outlets

RUNNER UP

Now, this would be a great generator to have at hand in the event of a power outage. 

With 9,500 running watts at hand and 12,000 peak watts, you’ve got more than enough power to not only run all the essential appliances and systems in your home, but you’ve also got extra for all those nice luxuries.

You don’t have to worry about how many lights you leave on and you can sit back and watch TV.

The other great thing about it is just how many power outlets there are.

There are a whopping 6 AC outlets on the machine, which is considerably more than some of the other generators that made our shortlist. 

You don’t have to choose between one appliance or another, just  plug them all in.

It’s also transfer switch ready, which means that you can get an electrician in to set up a transfer switch to hook up the generator directly into your home’s electrical system.

Amazon occasionally has deals on this particular generator, simply click on “Check Price” to see if there’s a deal on now. You could potentially save over $100.

Pros

• It provides 9,500 running watts
• It features a whopping 6 AC outlets
• It can be rigged to a transfer switch

Cons

• Not a dual fuel generator

RUNNER UP

Despite its relatively modest size, this generator can provide a whopping 9,000 running watts, and 12,000 peak watts.

More than enough to keep your essentials running, and with extra besides. This is thanks to its powerful 459 cc 4-stroke engine.

And it features an excellent run time too, up to 7 hours at 100% load, and up to 9 hours at 50% load.

Now, most of the generators that made our shortlist can be classed as portable ones, because of their fold away carry handles and large wheels.

But generators don’t come much more compact and portable than this.

It measures 27 by 27 by 27 inches, taking up very little storage space. And it’s very easy to maneuver because it only weighs 206 pounds.

Amazon occasionally has deals on this particular generator, simply click on “Check Price” to see if there’s a deal on now.

But to be honest, it’s still great value for money even if you don’t manage to grab a deal.

Pros

• Offers 9,000 running watts of power
• Running time of 9 hours at 50% load
• Compact, doesn’t take up much space
• Relatively lightweight & easy to maneuver
• It’s excellent value for money

Cons

• Not a dual fuel generator

RUNNER UP

Now, this is a generator with a lot going for it…

First off it can provide a whopping 9000 watts of running power, and 12,000 watts of peak power. That’s enough power to keep just about everything running in your home that you would like to have on.

And it has an excellent runtime, coming in at a very lengthy 10 hours at 50% load.

It also happens to be dual fuel, which means that if you were to run out of natural gas to power the generator during a power outage, all you have to do is flick a switch, and you can run the generator off propane instead.

We also love just how compact it is. Measuring just 31 by 24 by 24 inches, you can just forget it’s there until you need it.

Pros

• Provides 9,000 watts of running power
• Excellent runtime, 10 hours at 50% load
• Can be powered by natural gas or propane

Cons

• Not transfer switch ready

RUNNER UP

Now, this is a great generator if you’ve got the budget for it.

First off, it’s dual fuel.

This means that  if you were to run out of natural gas to power the generator during a power outage, all you have to do is flick a switch, and you can run the generator off propane instead.

And secondly, it offers a staggering 9,500 watts of running power on gasoline, with a peak power of 12,000 watts.

And if you need to switch to propane, this doesn’t go down much.

This means that not only will you have enough power to run essential appliances like your refrigerator, but you’ll also have enough for luxury items as well.

All thanks to the powerful 457 cc engine.

And there are loads of power outlets to take advantage of, including a total of 4 standard outlets, and 3 other outlets besides.

Pros

• There are 9,500 watts of running power
• Can be fueled by natural gas or propane
• There are 7 power outlets you can use

Cons

• Premium product at a premium price

RUNNER UP

Now, not only does this generator offer all the power you could need but it’s also available at an excellent price, so even if you don’t manage to catch a deal, you’re grabbing an absolute bargain. 

It offers a very nice 7,500 running watts, which as we discuss later is enough to power all your essential appliances and systems in the event of a power outage.

And it has a peak power of 9,500 watts. This is all thanks to its powerful 420 cc 4-stroke engine.

And it has all the power outlets you could need. These include a total of 4 standard AC outlets, an RV ready outlet, and an L14-30R outlet.

And it comes with a handy remote, allowing you to switch it on from up to 160 feet away. And there’s a digital readout to keep track of the remaining power.

It also features a special outlet to power your most important household power circuits by way of a pre-installed transfer switch.

We were also assured to learn that it comes backed by a 2-year warranty.

Pros

• It’s excellent value for money
• Plenty of power outlets
• It’s transfer switch ready
• 7,500 running watts of power

Cons

• Not a dual fuel generator