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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These machines are pricier than more common, portable generators. But they run longer and quieter, and use less energy. By Paul ...

Inverter generators are more efficient and quieter than portable generators, but they often cost more, too Inverter generators can run longer on a tank of fuel than conventional models, which can be ...