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There are quite a few different signs that will tell you that you need to upgrade your electrical panel. The first sign is simply the age of your electrical panel. If the panel looks outdated and you can't remember the last time it was upgraded,...

There are a few different things that you need to know about generators before you decide to purchase one. The first thing you need to figure out is exactly how much power that you need. This depends on what appliances you need to run through the...

There are many appliances that use a lot of electricity. An HVAC system typically takes up about 47% of your energy cost and that is because it is used to both cool and heat your entire home. A water heater also uses a bunch of energy because of...

A carbon monoxide detector is extremely important because it alerts you if carbon monoxide is present which is a deadly gas that has no smell. These detectors have small alarms installed within them and they can be plugged into a wall or installed...

Generac’s residential generators can run on natural gas, liquid propane (LP), or diesel. However, if you can, use natural gas. You won’t have to worry about where to store fuel or what happens if you run out before the outage ends.There is no way...

Sometimes, power outages are predictable -- they occur during or following a major storm, like a tornado or hurricane. Other times, they can happen out of the blue, such as when a transformer blows or a power company's equipment fails. Standby...

Most portable home generators run on gas. During a major storm, trips to the gas station become hectic and gas supply becomes unpredictable.Standbys offer more features and convenience over portable generators. Attached to your home, standby...

The biggest drawback of a portable generator is they have to be set up outdoors, sometimes in bad weather. They can be stolen, and there is a greater chance of electrical shock when water is present.When severe weather is on its way, people flock...

Offices usually consume lots of energy, but there are ways to save energy and maintain optimal efficiency. Lights should only be turned on when absolutely necessary, and less efficient incandescent lightbulbs should be replaced with fluorescent...

So-called "energy vampires" - devices that draw energy even when turned off - cost the average US household around $120 per year. Aside from wasting money, this practice is bad for the environment. To optimize home energy savings, turn off devices...