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Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models, but they’re also much cheaper to buy ...

Position a portable generator at least 20 feet from your home. Direct the exhaust away from your house, as well as any windows, doors, air conditioners, and other structures. How to Run a ...

Nexpow 2250W Portable Gasoline Powered Generator, $300 (was $1,000) at Walmart Get It This generator has a 1.06-gallon tank that powers a 79.7-cc motor, pumping out up to 2,250 watts of peak power.

The listing for the Arrowhead generator says it comes with a car charging cable and an AC adapter. It also says it's "compatible with most major portable solar panels." Arrowhead Outdoor 296W ...

The $590 Efurden 2500-Watt Portable Generator is on sale for $330 at Walmart. Shoppers say it's "incredibly quiet and lightweight." "Quiet, lightweight, portable, and simple to use." ...

Nexpow's 2250W Portable Gas Generator is 70% off at Walmart with a special on-page coupon. Shoppers say it “runs like a champ” and is “super easy to start.” Skip to main content.

Jackery portable power stations are on sale for up to 50% off and you can snag a tax credit up to $1,590 on select models too. But these deals are only here for a short time, so shop them now.

Usually, good home generators don’t come cheap, but the $1,400 Nexpow 3500W Portable Generator is currently on sale at Walmart for only $460. That’s less than a third of the retail price.

Right now, Walmart is selling a $600 Efurden portable inverter generator for $299. Don't let a power outage ruin your weekend. A little disaster preparedness is never a bad investment.

A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model (right), but it's also more difficult to use and maintain. By Allen St. John.