Hidden Generator Installation Costs: Gas, Electrical, Pad and Permits
Gas meter upgrades, panel work, concrete pads, permits and yearly maintenance can add thousands to a standby generator quote. What to ask before you sign.
Generator Size for a Well Pump, Sump Pump and Fridge
A fridge, sump pump and 1 HP well pump need about 4,200 running and 5,800 starting watts. Step-by-step math, what to add for comfort and the 240-volt well pump catch.
What Size Generator to Run Central Air Conditioning?
Most homes need 14 kW for a 2–3 ton AC, 18 kW for 4 tons and 22 kW for 5 tons; a soft starter can drop one or two sizes. Table, natural gas derating and heat pump notes.
14 kW vs 22 kW vs 26 kW Generator: Which One Covers Your House?
A 14 kW generator covers essentials, 22 kW most homes with central air, 26 kW large homes or 5-ton AC. Outputs on natural gas vs propane, fuel use and costs compared.
How Much Propane Does a Standby Generator Use per Day?
A 22 kW standby generator burns about 2.5 gallons of propane an hour at half load, roughly 60 gallons a day. Use by size, cost per day and how long 250, 500 and 1,000-gallon tanks last.
Whole House Generator Cost: Installed Prices by Size (kW)
Installed standby generator prices by size, from $5,000–$8,000 for 7–10 kW to $7,500–$17,000 for 22–25 kW, plus where the money goes and fuel cost per day by model.
What Size Generator Do I Need? Wattage Guide with Worked Examples
Most homes need a 10–14 kW standby unit for essentials or 18–26 kW for whole-house power with central air. Step-by-step sizing with appliance wattages and three worked examples.
Generator Buying Checklist: 15 Questions to Answer Before You Spend
Fifteen questions to answer before buying a home generator: outages, sizing, fuel, gas meter, permits, warranty and maintenance, plus red flags to watch for in quotes.
Power Outages by State: Where Americans Lose Power the Longest
Hours without power in every U.S. state for 2023 and 2024, from official EIA data. Maine and South Carolina top the list; Arizona and South Dakota lose the least.
Natural Gas vs Propane Generator: Fuel Cost, Runtime and Reliability
Natural gas costs about half as much per hour to run a standby generator and never runs out; propane works anywhere but needs a big tank. Costs, tank runtimes and meter checks.