Be prepared for power outages. 

A permanently installed Generac home standby generator does more than keep the lights on when the power fails; it delivers peace of mind.

How Home Standby Generators Work

Your home standby generator is installed outside your home like a central A/C unit and runs on natural gas or liquid propane (LP), depending on what fuel source is available. All home standby solutions are designed to keep you safe, secure and comfortable in an outage.

Whether from a storm, equipment failure, or any number of other causes, you suddenly find yourself without electricity.

Thanks to the transfer switch technology, your backup generator can start supplying power to your home seconds after an outage begins.

Whether you’re home or not, your Generac home standby system kicks into action, and continues to power your home until utility power returns.

Standby Generator FAQs

Learn more about getting backup power to your home with a home standby solution.

Generac offers systems prepackaged and pre-wired with comprehensive installation instructions. You could perform the simpler site preparation steps and have a professional make the electrical panel and fuel connections, or you could complete the entire installation yourself. 

For safety reasons and to ensure adherence to all local, state and national electrical codes, particularly for non pre-wired or larger systems, Generac recommends you use an authorized Generac dealer or licensed contractor.  

  • All generators require periodic maintenance, such as oil and filter changes to ensure maximum performance and years of reliable service.
  • Scheduled maintenance kits are available and many Generac authorized dealers offer annual maintenance contracts for a worry-free ownership experience.
  • We recommend you have your unit serviced every 6 months by an authorized independent service dealer. Refer to the owner’s manual for routine maintenance procedures and schedules.
  • You can find a digital copy of your owner’s manual here

The backup generator is designed as a backup to utility power only and should not be used as a primary power source.

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Understanding generator costs and considerations

Equipping your home with permanent backup power requires a solution as unique as your home and the way you live in it. Work with a local Authorized Generac Dealer to get a detailed estimate for a solution that's configured specifically for you.

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Installation Cost

Many factors could affect installation costs, including your fuel type, the intended site on your property, permits, meter upgrades and more.

What to expect during installation

 

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Flexible Financing Options

With our flexible financing options, customers have installed complete backup systems for as low as $109/month. 

Explore financing options

When you choose Generac, you’re choosing peace of mind.

 

  • #1 Home Standby Generator in North America

    We’re proud that 8 in 10 homeowners with backup power have chosen Generac.

  • 24/7/365 Customer Service

    We know outages don’t only happen 9a-5p. That's why you can always reach someone at Generac, or your local authorized dealer.

  • Largest Dealer Network

    Your Generac generator will be installed, serviced and supported by one of 10,000 Authorized Generac Dealers local to your area.

Hear from real Generac owners

  • Find out how a Generac home backup generator helped the Pham family in Houston, Texas.

  • Laurann M. of Los Angeles, California shares how her Generac home backup generator provides her family with peace of mind.

  • Carlos M. shares his story on how his Generac home backup generator kept his family warm and safe during an unexpected ice storm.

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