Best Generators for House
Updated January 2025
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Best Generators for House
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2025
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Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator + Manual Transfer Switch, 3024Wh 3000W Portable Power Station with 2 * 200W Solar Pan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 12V, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 63.9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator + Manual Transfer Switch, 3024Wh 3000W Portable Power Station with 2 * 200W Solar Pan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 12V, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 63.9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, 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 Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer ...
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 Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer ...
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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DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray
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 Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray
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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WEN 56475 4750-Watt Portable Generator with Electric Start and Wheel Kit, Yellow and Black
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4750 peak, 3750 running
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 30A twist lock, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 113 lbs
Dimensions: 26.6" wide x 17.1" deep x 17.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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WEN 56475 4750-Watt Portable Generator with Electric Start and Wheel Kit, Yellow and Black
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4750 peak, 3750 running
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 30A twist lock, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 113 lbs
Dimensions: 26.6" wide x 17.1" deep x 17.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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JACKERY
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
JACKERY
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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DuroMax XP13000HXT 13,000-Watt 500cc Tri Fuel Gas Propane Natural Gas Portable Generator with CO Alert, Black/Blue
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13000 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 50A
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 260 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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DuroMax XP13000HXT 13,000-Watt 500cc Tri Fuel Gas Propane Natural Gas Portable Generator with CO Alert, Black/Blue
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13000 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 50A
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 260 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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4PATRIOTS
4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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 2000X
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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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer S...
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 Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer S...
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 2550 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered, CO Sensor,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2550 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 20A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 42.3 lbs
Dimensions: 19" wide x 11.5" deep x 17.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Westinghouse 2550 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered, CO Sensor,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2550 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 20A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 42.3 lbs
Dimensions: 19" wide x 11.5" deep x 17.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator + Manual Transfer Switch, 3024Wh 3000W Portable Power Station with 2 * 200W Solar Pan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 12V, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 63.9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator + Manual Transfer Switch, 3024Wh 3000W Portable Power Station with 2 * 200W Solar Pan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 12V, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 63.9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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