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  • Generator running outside a house with no lights on
    Troubleshooting

    Generator Runs But No Power Output: 8 Causes & How to Fix

    ByGeneratorsAdvice Team February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

    Generator runs but no power output? Learn the 8 most common causes (ranked by frequency), how to diagnose using voltage readings, and step-by-step fixes for each problem. Includes cost estimates and when to call a pro.

    Read More Generator Runs But No Power Output: 8 Causes & How to FixContinue

  • Portable generator protected under a canopy cover during rain
    Advice

    Can You Run a Generator in the Rain? Complete Safety Guide

    ByGeneratorsAdvice Team February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

    Safety First: Generator misuse kills people every year. Carbon monoxide is the #1 risk, and electrical shock and fires are…

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  • Generator keeps shutting off - 13 causes and fixes for portable generators
    Troubleshooting

    Generator Keeps Shutting Off? 13 Causes and How to Fix Each One

    ByGeneratorsAdvice Team February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

    A generator that keeps shutting off mid-use is more than just annoying. It can leave you without power when you…

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  • Generator surging up and down: how to fix guide
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    Generator Surging? Why It Revs Up and Down & How to Fix It

    ByGeneratorsAdvice Team February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

    That rhythmic sound coming from your generator, revving up, slowing down, revving up again – is called surging (or hunting)….

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  • Generator starts then dies: troubleshooting guide with 10 fixes
    Advice

    Generator Starts Then Dies: 10 Causes & How to Fix

    ByGeneratorsAdvice Team February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

    If your generator starts then dies after a few seconds, you’re not alone. Now it keeps doing the same thing…

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  • New generator being unboxed - how to break in a generator guide
    Advice

    How to Break In a Generator: Complete Guide for Long Engine Life

    ByGeneratorsAdvice Team February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

    Just bought a new generator? Learning how to break in a generator properly is the difference between an engine that…

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