Don’t ever do that.” Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety measures' first appeared on The Cool Down.

A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

Every time a major storm knocks out power, the same dangerous myth resurfaces: that you can safely run a generator in the ...