When shopping for a tri-fuel generator, consider criteria such as power output, fuel efficiency, portability, starting ease, noise level and safety features.

Most people probably look for a gas generator as the easiest way to get backup power in a pinch, but a dual-fuel generator—which can run on gas or propane—provides a more flexible alternative.

Having a portable generator on standby, with fuel ready to go, can ease your mind when the lights go out. With it, you can keep the refrigerator running, along with fans or heaters, and keep your ...

Walmart shoppers report the Efurden generator works great, is relatively quiet, and is a cinch to use. One shopper called it “surprisingly well made” while another noted that it's "extremely quiet" ...

The Honda EM5000SX is the best portable generator for most people, combining serious power output with reliability. Costing under $600, our budget pick is the Champion Dual Fuel, which operates ...

While many stand-by systems are powered by propane, most portable generators are powered by gasoline, which is the most commonly available fuel. However, when using generators for emergency power ...