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If you live in the Midwest, you are aware of the recent snow storms and power outages. It has been, at best, annoying and at worst, dangerous. No one likes working for hours or days without power, it’s a hassle at the best of times, let alone in the throes of winter. This is what makes an electric generator such a great item to have around the house. Having a whole house generator or portable power station ready to go one night can turn what might have been a true emergency into just a minor inconvenience. Besides emergency use, they can also be used for camping, tailgating, and more. Portable generators and power stations can come in a wide range of prices with a wide range of features, and unfortunately, they don’t come cheap. Luckily, Home Depot is having a huge sale on generators right now that can save you over $500. Check out some of the deals below, or check out our list of some of our favorite generators available on Amazon here.
$599.20 at Home Depot
key features
- Powered by 210 cc OHV-V Duromax Engine
- Uses dual fuel technology – can run on propane or gasoline
- Features 5,500 Peak Watts/4,500 Running Watts
- “Power panel includes two 120-Volt GFCI household outlets, one 120-Volt/240-Volt 30 Amp twist-lock outlet”
- “Features CO Alert Technology that will automatically shut off the generator when unsafe levels of carbon monoxide are detected”
- Comes with a 5 Year Limited Warranty
This 5,500-watt Duromax generator is an RV and home power backup generator that runs on gas or propane. It has an electric start so you won’t have to break your back pulling out a ripcord to start it, a fully loaded power panel with USB outlets, two 120-volt GFCI household outlets, one 120-volt/120-volt power supply, 240-Volt 30 Amp Twist-Lock Outlet and “An RV-Ready MX2 Switch for Double the 120V Power,” and It Has CO Alert Technology That Automatically Turns the Whole Thing Off When Unsafe Levels of Carbon Monoxide Are Detected in the Air can shut down. Perhaps the best part about this deal is that it comes with a 5-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
$1,274.25 at Home Depot
key features
- Powered by a DuroStar 500 cc OHV engine
- Uses dual fuel technology – can run on propane or gasoline
- Features 13,000 peak watts / 10,500 running watts
- Power panel includes “four 120-volt 20 amp GFCI outlets, one 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, one 120-volt/240-volt 30 amp twist lock and one 120-volt/240-volt 50 amp transfer switch-ready outlet” , includes individual circuit breakers, idle control and a low oil sensor”
- Features CO Alert technology to automatically shut off the system if too much carbon monoxide is detected in the air
- “EPA & CARB Certified: Approved for use in all 50 states”
- Comes with a 5 Year Limited Warranty
This 13,000-watt Durostar generator will “EASE run your home essentials such as lights, appliances and central AC systems during a blackout, storm or emergency.” Like the option above, it runs on either gas or propane and also has an electric start function. This DuroStar’s power panel includes “Four 120-Volt 20 Amp GFCI Outlets, One 120-Volt 30 Amp Twist Lock, One 120-Volt/240-Volt 30 Amp Twist Lock and One 120-Volt/240-Volt 50 Amp Transfer Switch” INCLUDES – Ready outlets include individual circuit breakers, idle controls and low oil sensors.” Like many, it also has CO Alert technology to detect unsafe levels of carbon monoxide, and will automatically shut off if there is. Like the deal above, this one also comes with a 5-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
$1,199.20 at Home Depot
key features
- Duromax powered by 457 cc OHV engine
- Uses dual fuel technology – can run on propane or gasoline
- Features 12,000 peak watts / 9,500 running watts
- Power Panel includes “Four 120-Volt 20 Amp GFCI Outlets, One 120-Volt 30 Amp Twist Lock, One 120-Volt/240-Volt 30 Amp Twist Lock and One 120-Volt/240-Volt 50 Amp Transfer Switch-Ready Outlet” , includes individual circuit breakers, idle control and a low oil sensor”
- Features CO Alert technology to automatically shut off the system if too much carbon monoxide is detected in the air
- “EPA & CARB Certified: Approved for use in all 50 states”
- Comes with a 5 Year Limited Warranty
This Duromax generator is much like the option above, just with slightly less power and at a lower cost. It’s a 12,000-watt generator and, like above, promises to “run your home essentials like lights, appliances, and central AC system with EASE during a blackout, storm, or emergency event.” Like the others, it runs on either gas or propane, has an electric start function, and CO alert technology to detect carbon monoxide levels. Its power panel includes “four 120-volt 20 amp GFCI outlets, one 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, one 120-volt/240-volt 30 amp twist lock and one 120-volt/240-volt 50 amp transfer switch” – Ready outlets include individual circuit breakers, idle controls and low oil sensors.” Like the other deals above, this one also comes with a 5-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
$1,995 at Home Depot
key features
- Powered by a 458 cc engine “mounted within a closed frame which significantly reduces operation volume”.
- Uses dual fuel technology – can run on propane or gasoline
- Features 9,500 peak watts / 7,600 running watts
- Rated at only 62dB
- Outlets include one USB A, one USB C, four GFCI 120v 5-20R, one 120V/240V L14-30R, and one 120V/240V L14-50R
- built-in inverter
- Remote Start (up to 80 feet away) Features
- “Digital control center displays hours, voltage, load and frequency”
- Features CO Alert technology to automatically shut off the system if too much carbon monoxide is detected in the air
This pulsar generator is the most expensive on our list, but it’s also at the best discount (over $500) and has some pretty neat features. It’s a 9,500-watt generator that runs on propane or gasoline and, surprisingly, it’s only rated at 62 dB of volume. According to the CDC, this is about the same amount as normal conversation. Like the others, it runs on either gas or propane and has an electric start function, but this generator also has a remote start that allows it to be turned on and off from up to 80 feet away. Naturally, it also includes CO Alert technology to detect carbon monoxide levels, and for outlets it includes one USB A, one USB C, four GFCI 120v 5-20R, one 120V/240V L14-30R, and one 120V/240V is L14-50R. , Lastly, you’ll be able to monitor a host of information through its digital control center, such as hours, voltage, load, and frequency.
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