Best Generators for a House
Updated July 2025
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Best Generators for a House
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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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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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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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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Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 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 Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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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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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery, Solar Generator for Outdoors Camping Travel Hunting ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery, Solar Generator for Outdoors Camping Travel Hunting ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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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 F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, LiFe...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2400 running
Run Time: 2048 watt hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 67.3 lbs
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, LiFe...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2400 running
Run Time: 2048 watt hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 67.3 lbs
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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DaranEner Portable Power Station 56000mAh, 179.2Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 300W (Peak 600W) AC Outlets, 1.5hrs Fast Chargin...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 15 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Dimensions: 7" wide x 8.6" deep x 5.1" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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DaranEner Portable Power Station 56000mAh, 179.2Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 300W (Peak 600W) AC Outlets, 1.5hrs Fast Chargin...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 15 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Dimensions: 7" wide x 8.6" deep x 5.1" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" 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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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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