Whole house generators

Thinking about purchasing a whole home, or standby generator, but wondering if it is worth the cost? Learn about the pros and cons of a standby generator vs. a portable generator.

How long can a Generac whole house generator run continuously?

The QuietConnect™ series from Cummins offers a wide range of powerful & very quiet home standby generators. Let us help you evaluate your backup needs.

The average cost of a whole-house generator falls between $5,000 and $25,000. Keep reading to learn how much you can expect to spend.

Larger generators produce more power. Learn how much power you need based on your home’s size, plus tips for choosing the right generator.

Generators can be complicated to shop for, especially if you've never had to figure out the best type of whole house generator for you. Still

Shop Generac Guardian 14000-Watt Dual Fuel (Liquid Propane/Natural Gas) 200-Amp Home Standby Generator (Automatic Transfer Switch) in the Home Standby Generators department at Lowe's.com. As the #1 selling home standby generator brand, Generac's Guardian Series; generators provide the automatic backup power you need to protect your home and

Large whole-house generators can power an entire average home, while smaller units provide power for key appliances. These are the best standby models from CR's tests.

To determine what size generator you need to run your whole house, you first need to calculate the wattage of everything you want to power. Click through to learn how to do that.