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Generators

18 generators from Westinghouse, Generac, WEN and more. Most cost $6,399 to $8,000, and half cost less than $7,757.

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Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A generator can match several uses.

Recommended generators

Generac

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Dual fuel runs on gasoline or propane
+Standby design starts automatically during outages
+Cellular capability for remote connectivity
−Requires a fixed installation rather than portable use
$3,329.10-10%List: $3,699.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Kohler

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Air-cooled standby design
+Includes a 200 amp transfer switch
+Automatic load transfer during outages
−Permanent installation required, not portable
No price recorded yet.
Kohler

Standby

+Standby type that starts automatically during power outages
+Air-cooled design needs no separate cooling system
+200 amp whole-house capacity for large household loads
−Standby type is permanently installed rather than movable
$8,000.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details
Champion Power Equipment

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Dual fuel runs on liquid propane or natural gas
+Over 9000 watts for whole house backup
+Standby design starts automatically during outages
−Requires a fixed installation rather than portable use
$6,399.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:21 PST - Details
Honeywell

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Automatic backup power for the whole home
+Runs on natural gas or propane
+Dual fuel operation adds flexibility
−Permanent installation required, not portable
No price recorded yet.
Kohler

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby design for automatic whole-house backup
+Over 9000 watts for whole-house loads
+Air-cooled engine design
−Stationary unit, not built for portability
$7,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details
Generac

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Liquid-cooled engine design for sustained operation
+Automatic standby operation during power outages
+Three-phase output rated for commercial-scale loads
−Standby units require permanent installation at the home
No price recorded yet.
Generac

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby type runs automatically during power outages
+Over 9000 W output for whole-home backup
+Aluminum enclosure for outdoor installation
−Standby units are permanently installed, not portable
No price recorded yet.
Generac

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby type runs automatically during power outages
+Over 9000 W output for large commercial loads
+Three-phase output for commercial electrical systems
−Standby units are permanently installed, not portable
No price recorded yet.
Kohler

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby design for automatic whole-house backup
+Over 9000 watts for whole-house loads
+Air-cooled engine design
−Stationary unit, not built for portability
No price recorded yet.
Generac

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Runs on natural gas or propane
+Includes transfer switch
+WiFi monitoring for remote status checks
No price recorded yet.
Generac

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Runs on natural gas or propane
+Includes transfer switch
+WiFi monitoring for remote status checks
$7,965.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Generac

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Runs on natural gas or propane
+WiFi monitoring for remote status checks
+26kW capacity for whole house backup
No price recorded yet.
Generac

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Runs on natural gas or propane
+25kW capacity for whole house backup
+Single phase output
$16,694.75
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Champion Power Equipment

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby design starts automatically during power outages
+Includes a 200-amp automatic transfer switch
−Standby units require permanent installation at the home
No price recorded yet.
Kohler

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby design that starts automatically during power outages
−Standby units require permanent installation at the home
No price recorded yet.
Generac

Standby, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Dual fuel design runs on two fuel sources
+Standby design starts automatically during power outages
−Standby units require permanent installation at the home
$7,756.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Generac

Standby, Over 9000 W

+Standby design starts automatically during power outages
−Standby units require permanent installation at the home
No price recorded yet.

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