Best Home Standby Generators

The Kohler 12RESVL 12kw is a powerful yet compact design that comes with PowerBoost technology for larger starting capacity. Will the help of the PowerBoost technology, this 12kw unit can start up a 5-ton central air conditioner while similar models can only start a 3-ton central air conditioner. A Command Pro engine utilizes a forged crankshaft and hydraulic lifters, which results in low maintenance costs over the life span of the generator. This small generator really packs a punch and is a great choice to back up a home!

Sure, when it comes to protecting your family, you're willing to pay a premium, but there's no reason you can't get a good deal. The 200-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switch features load shedding, which allows you to manage two central AC's if the generator has enough power. When it doesn't, it keeps the essentials going and temporarily locks out the luxuries. If you have smaller 100-amp service, or more powerful 400-amp service, you'll want to look for, respectively, either a smaller air-cooled standby generator, or a larger liquid-cooled model.

The Generac Protector 48kW generator is considered the "money is no object" whole-house generator. Yes, it's expensive. But, it's the ultimate whole-house solution for the following reasons. 1. The Generac QuietSource replaces all 200-amps of electricity supplied by the utility company. Sure, you may not use it all. But, it's there if you want it. 2. The Generac engine runs at half the speed, resulting in less fuel consumption, less wear and less noise. 3. The aluminum enclosure simply doesn't rust as quickly as steel. If you want your generator to last, aluminum is the way to go. If you want to be the envy of your gated community, everyone will go ga-ga over this baby.