The Home-Standby Generator features include:
Between 8kW to 26kW (kilowatts) of power.
Fueled by natural gas, liquefied petroleum, or diesel.
Powered by an Air-Cooled engine.
On more powerful models, the home-standby generator includes an Automatic Transfer Switch that turns on when a power failure is detected.

If you manage your electrical loads wisely, you'll barely notice when the electrical grid goes down. However, a common misconception is that a home standby can restore power to the entire house regardless of power usage.

In reality, these air-cooled systems generate 8-26 kilowatts of power that can run most of your essentials and one small central air conditioner, but you'll have to manage your energy usage. For added convenience, look for models that come with a service-rated automatic transfer switch that can restore power to your entire panel and help manage energy consumption with the help of what's called "A/C Shedding."

Air-Cooled vs. Liquid-Cooled Generator Engines:
Air-cooled engines use outside air to keep it from overheating. These engines are found in lawn mowers, portable generators, and most home standby generators up to 26 kilowatts. Similar to automobile engines, Liquid-cooled engines use a liquid coolant to distribute and cool air inside the engine, and a radiator to push the heat out. This makes liquid-cooled generators more powerful, durable, and capable of running for longer periods of time. Used mostly for large whole-house and commercial applications, liquid-cooled generators are capable of producing electricity up to 150 kilowatts.

Whole House Generator:
A whole-house generator is the ultimate safety net for your family and home in a power outage. Unlike a home-standby or portable generator, a whole-house generator ensures there is no interruption to the power. Fueled by natural gas, liquefied petroleum, or diesel, a whole-house generator is powered by a liquid-cooled engine that delivers between 22 to 60 kilowatts (kW) of electricity Read More