How do I start a portable generator?

Many portable generators come with <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Recoil-Start/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr53?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">recoil starts</a>, which require a manual pull to activate the engine. Others offer <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Electric-Switch/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr0e?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">electric starts</a>, allowing you to turn a key or push a button. For even more convenience, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Remote/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr0z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">remote start models</a> will enable you to start your generator from a distance.

Which applications are best for portable generators?

We offer portable generators for applications like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Emergency-Use/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cklt?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">emergency use</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">campsite</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/RV/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1zscw?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">rv</a>.

Which portable generators are the best selling?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Westinghouse-12-500-9-500-Watt-Dual-Fuel-Gas-and-Propane-Powered-Portable-Generator-with-Remote-Electric-Start-50-Amp-Outlet-WGen9500DFc/318062037?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">12,500/9,500-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, 50 Amp Outlet</a> is one of our best-selling portable generators.

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Generac8125 / 6500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with COSense and 20 ft. Extension Cord Included - GP6500

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Champion Power Equipment7850/6250-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield

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DEWALT10000 / 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Powered Portable Generator with Idle Control, GFCI Outlets and CO Protect-DXGNR8000

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Generac8125/6500-Watt - Electric Start - Dual Fuel Gasoline/Propane -COSense - Portable Generator

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DUROMAX13000/10500-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

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Model# XP13000HX

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Westinghouse13,500-Watt/10,500-Watt Remote Start Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Portable Generator with 50A Outlet, CO Sensor

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Model# WGen10500DFc

$99900

Westinghouse14500/11500-Watt Tri-Fuel Generator with CO Sensor, Transfer Switch, Cover, Hose

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Westinghouse14,500-Watt/11,500-Watt Remote Start Tri-Fuel Portable Generator with Transfer Switch Outlet, Remote Start and CO Sensor

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Generac8125 /​ 6500-​Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with COSense and 20 ft.​ Extension Cord Included -​ GP6500

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Generac8125 / 6500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with COSense and 20 ft. Extension Cord Included - GP6500

Champion Power Equipment7850/6250-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield

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RYOBI6500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with CO Detect Shutdown Sensor

DEWALT10000 / 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Powered Portable Generator with Idle Control, GFCI Outlets and CO Protect-DXGNR8000

Generac8125/6500-Watt - Electric Start - Dual Fuel Gasoline/Propane -COSense - Portable Generator

Generac8125/6500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Easy-To-Use Electric Start

RYOBI6800-Watt Recoil Start UL Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with CO Detect Shutdown Sensor

DUROMAX13000/10500-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

Westinghouse13,500-Watt/10,500-Watt Remote Start Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Portable Generator with 50A Outlet, CO Sensor

Westinghouse14500/11500-Watt Tri-Fuel Generator with CO Sensor, Transfer Switch, Cover, Hose

Westinghouse14,500-Watt/11,500-Watt Remote Start Tri-Fuel Portable Generator with Transfer Switch Outlet, Remote Start and CO Sensor