Best Generators for a House
Updated May 2025
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Best Generators for a House
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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4PATRIOTS
4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
4PATRIOTS
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station 3600Wh DELTA Pro, 120V AC Outlets x 5, 3600W, 2.7H Fast Charge, Lifepo4 Power Station, Solar ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC, TT-30R RV, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 99 lbs
Dimensions: 25" wide x 11.2" deep x 16.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station 3600Wh DELTA Pro, 120V AC Outlets x 5, 3600W, 2.7H Fast Charge, Lifepo4 Power Station, Solar ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC, TT-30R RV, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 99 lbs
Dimensions: 25" wide x 11.2" deep x 16.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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ERAYAK 2400W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 14.4 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 42 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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ERAYAK 2400W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 14.4 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 42 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Power Equipment 4000 Watts Inverter Generator Gas Powered, Portable Open Frame Generator, Low Noise with ECO Mode and Inverter ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 3200 running
Run Time: Up to 14 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 56 lbs
Dimensions: 19.1" wide x 15.5" deep x 19.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Power Equipment 4000 Watts Inverter Generator Gas Powered, Portable Open Frame Generator, Low Noise with ECO Mode and Inverter ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 3200 running
Run Time: Up to 14 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 56 lbs
Dimensions: 19.1" wide x 15.5" deep x 19.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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WEN 11,000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF1100T)
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 11000 peak, 8300 running
Run Time: Up to 8.5 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 50A NEMA 14-50R, 12V DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 214 lbs
Dimensions: 27.3" wide x 20.6" deep x 21.9" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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WEN 11,000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF1100T)
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 11000 peak, 8300 running
Run Time: Up to 8.5 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 50A NEMA 14-50R, 12V DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 214 lbs
Dimensions: 27.3" wide x 20.6" deep x 21.9" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Pr...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 225.5 lbs
Dimensions: 31.3" wide x 21.6" deep x 23.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Pr...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 225.5 lbs
Dimensions: 31.3" wide x 21.6" deep x 23.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, 1800W (Peak 2400W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 1056wh LiFePO4 Battery for...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 23 hours
Outlets: 6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 26.5 lbs
Dimensions: 14.8" wide x 8" deep x 11" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, 1800W (Peak 2400W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 1056wh LiFePO4 Battery for...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 23 hours
Outlets: 6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 26.5 lbs
Dimensions: 14.8" wide x 8" deep x 11" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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4PATRIOTS
4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
4PATRIOTS
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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