Generators
Are You Prepared to Handle a Power Outage?
Most people are not. In addition to the obvious loss of light, a power outage during the winter could result in the loss of heat and burst pipes. A power outage in warm weather climates could result in the loss of air conditioning and mold damage. In any climate, food left in refrigerators or freezers without power is likely to spoil.
These are significant issues with expensive consequences. Luckily, they can be avoided.
As the #1 selling home standby generator, Generac automatic standby generators provide peace of mind for home and business owners. No other name in the industry compares.
Mark Settle- 3 Convenient hands free operation
- No fueling. No manual start. No extension cords.
- 3 Clean smooth power
- True Power™ technology provides safe operation of sensitive electronics.
- 3 Powerful output
- Higher outputs for greater starting power.
- 3 Easiest installation
- Pre-wired, pre-packaged system.
- 3 Ultra quiet
- 1/3 the sound level of a portable generator.
- 3 Long-run, long-life operation
- Generac OHVI® engine built for high demand generator use
How Does a Standby Generator Work?
It’s easy! Unlike portable generators, permanently installed standby generators eliminate the need for extension cords and gas cans by operating on an existing fuel supply. Here’s how it works:
- The generator monitors incoming voltage from the utility line
- When the utility power is interrupted, the generator detects the problem and goes to work
- The automatic transfer switch safely disconnects the utility line and simultaneously connects a new power line from the generator
- Power is restored within seconds
- When utility power is restored, the generator returns to standby mode
Which Generator is Right for Your Home?
Generac has models ranging from 8 kW to 150 kW, so you can be sure there’s one that’s just right for you.
Essential Items
For smaller homes, we offer America’s best-selling models ranging from 8 kW to 17 kW. They are reliable, quiet and easy to install, making them the cost-effective choice for homeowners who wish to maintain basic protection. Simply choose the coverage you want, and a Generac installer will help you select the right system to meet your needs.
Whole-House Coverage
To back up all of your electrical items, most people need a generator in the 20 kW to 45 kW range. In addition to lights and other basics, one of these units will power the central air, well pump, electric dryer, electric water heater, security system… everything. For very large homes, Generac also offers models up to 150 kW. A licensed electrician familiar with generator installation can evaluate your home’s electrical requirements and recommend the appropriate system to ensure that your home is protected from the threats of a power outage.
Generac®
The #1 Name in Standby Power
We sell five times more home standby generators than our closest competitor. We offer the highest quality, the best performance, the most advanced features… and the best prices in the industry.
Generac Innovation
For reliability and long life, our models are powered by Generac’s OHVI® 4-cycle industrial engines… the industry’s only air-cooled engines designed specifically for the demands of standby generator operation.
Models with our patented Quiet-Test™ feature are about as quiet as a car idling in the driveway during the weekly self-testing cycle. Even during normal operation, our generators set the standard for low noise levels.
Generac Goes Green
Generac automatic standby generators with the Quiet-Test feature run at a reduced speed during the weekly self-test cycle, burning less fuel, making less noise and emitting fewer pollutants
No Power, No Customers, No Revenue
When the power goes out, business shuts down. Employees go home, perishable inventory spoils, losses add up. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a Generac standby generator, you’ll be open as usual. While competitors are closed, you’ll see sales increase as their customers become your customers.
Things to Consider Before the Next Disaster Strikes
What’s Your Backup Plan?
- Complete ongoing operation in the face of a power outage?
- Limited operation?
- An orderly shutdown?
Only you can decide, but you should decide. Having no plan at all may mean no business and no revenue until power is restored.
What Size Generator Do You Need?
How Essential Are Your Products and Services During an Extended Outage?
- Office environment—you may need only lights, computers, coffee maker, and telephone for the duration. A small generator would provide uninterrupted business continuity.
- Light retail—a slightly larger generator would give you registers, air conditioning, and security. You could be open for business as usual.
- Convenience store—you need “all of the above” plus refrigeration and fuel pumps to serve emergency responders, motorists evacuating the area, and local clean-up efforts.
- Full-service restaurant—having your own generator to power refrigeration and a full kitchen would allow you to remain open during the outage, serving people who need to eat out during the power failure.
The Benefits Are Many
- Around-the-clock, automatic protection
- No need to wait for a portable or rental unit to be delivered and set up
- No fueling or re-fueling worries
- Compact, small and light enough for many rooftop applications
- UL Listed & CUL Listed
- Environmentally friendly
The Natural Solution
Advantages of Gaseous Fuel
- Natural gas is delivered reliably and continuously underground.
- Gaseous-fueled engines emit far fewer pollutants and are environmentally friendly.
- Natural gas demand drops significantly during a power outage, assuring more than adequate supply.
- Spark-ignited engines start more easily than diesel engines in cold climates. Spark-ignited engines are also quieter and cause less vibration.
