Standby Generators

Whole-home standby generator specs, automatic transfer switch wiring, fuel type comparisons, and the contractor pricing math most salespeople don't want you to run. Covers Generac, Kohler, Briggs, and Cummins.

Standby Generators

Generac 22kW fuel consumption on propane

The Generac 22kW uses 2.39 gallons/hour at 50% load. Here's what that costs per day, how to size your propane tank, and the math on a 3-day outage.

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Category standby generators

Read time 6 min read

Published Feb 2026

Standby Generators

Standby generator buying guide

Whole house generators cost $6,000–$20,000 installed. Here's what drives the price, what the manufacturers don't tell you about lifetime fuel and maintenance costs, and how to size the system correctly.

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Category standby generators

Read time 10 min read

Published Feb 2026

Standby Generators

What size generator to run a 2000 sq ft house?

Square footage tells you almost nothing about generator size. Your HVAC system, water source, and appliances do. Here are three real load calculation scenarios.

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Category standby generators

Read time 7 min read

Published Feb 2026