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Sam's Club Members: Generac Guardian Series 22,000W (LP) Standby Generator

$5,499

$5,999

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Sam's Club has for its Members: Generac Guardian Series WiFi Enabled 22,000-Watt (LP) / 19,500-Watt (NG) Standby Generator with 200A Automatic Transfer Switch (G007043) on sale for $5499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member tunabreath for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Best-in-class power quality with less then 5 percent total harmonic distortion
  • Mobile Link remote monitoring allows you to monitor the status of your generator
  • 200 Amp Whole Home Transfer Switch
  • Alexa Smart Home Compatible
  • True Power Technology delivers utility-grade power quality with less than 5 percent total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances.
  • Comes with a 10 Year Warranty (must be installed & activated by 6/25/23)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • The generator itself is $500 lower than the list price. Additionally, the included free 10-year warranty is valued at $1035.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion and advice regarding this deal.

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Written by tunabreath
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Sam's Club has for its Members: Generac Guardian Series WiFi Enabled 22,000-Watt (LP) / 19,500-Watt (NG) Standby Generator with 200A Automatic Transfer Switch (G007043) on sale for $5499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member tunabreath for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Best-in-class power quality with less then 5 percent total harmonic distortion
  • Mobile Link remote monitoring allows you to monitor the status of your generator
  • 200 Amp Whole Home Transfer Switch
  • Alexa Smart Home Compatible
  • True Power Technology delivers utility-grade power quality with less than 5 percent total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances.
  • Comes with a 10 Year Warranty (must be installed & activated by 6/25/23)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • The generator itself is $500 lower than the list price. Additionally, the included free 10-year warranty is valued at $1035.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion and advice regarding this deal.

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Written by tunabreath

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Mar 18, 2023 6:17 PM
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brucedcMar 18, 2023 6:17 PM
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Quote from aegrotatio :
You're not wrong. From permits to sub panels to the transfer switch and the fuel source it's not as cheap as it looks.

Home Depot will arrange all that for you. Not sure how Costco does it.

I mean, seriously, when I order this from Costco do they just leave the generator on a skid in my driveway and say "Good luck, bro?"
Maybe they will say, "Bro, good luck bringing this back to our store!"
Mar 18, 2023 6:39 PM
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tiredpenguinMar 18, 2023 6:39 PM
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Quote from Notaskull :
I purchased the Honeywell 22kw a few weeks back for 5100. Paid 2,500 for a Generac certified tech to install it, included all materials. Added the 10yr warranty for 1100. This is a better deal than I got. Make sure you shop around for installation.
How did you find your installer? the quotes I got were a little outrageous to say the least.
Mar 18, 2023 6:39 PM
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LonWMar 18, 2023 6:39 PM
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Quote from aegrotatio :
You're not wrong. From permits to sub panels to the transfer switch and the fuel source it's not as cheap as it looks.

Home Depot will arrange all that for you. Not sure how Costco or Sam's Club does it.

I mean, seriously, when I order this from Costco or Sam's Club do they just leave the generator on a skid in my driveway and say "Good luck, bro?"
If that's all you paid for then yes, that is exactly what will happen. The installation is a separate and additional fee. I was shocked at what the installation cost was for mine, do to how my home was set and the location of the generator it cost as much as the generator cost just to get it all set up and good to go. So even if you get a deal on the geny, it's not inexpensive to get it setup, unless one can do all that themselves, which most, I'd bet, including myself cannot do. Given that, I would still do it again as we live a bit away from any city and we lose power quite often, so it gets used enough to justify the initial expense.
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Mar 18, 2023 6:41 PM
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tiredpenguinMar 18, 2023 6:41 PM
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Quote from coachclass :
I'd like to get a roof solar setup and a battery wall before getting this type of generator. I mostly have short periods of power outage and a solar panel and battery would be more useful. It'll lower my energy bills and also provide some power backup when the power goes out. Not as good long lasting as a propane generator and not as dependable if things go really wrong.
Batteries are expensive coupled with the fact thatt you need multiple to run things like air conditioning, generators tend to be a better bet. Batteries make more sense if you're on a time-of-use billing for your electricity.
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Mar 18, 2023 6:43 PM
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dehchoppaMar 18, 2023 6:43 PM
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Quote from Teck0427 :
Can I still charge my Tesla ?
In case this is a real question, then I don't see why it wouldn't. 22kW is a ton!
Mar 18, 2023 6:45 PM
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dehchoppaMar 18, 2023 6:45 PM
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Quote from aegrotatio :
You're not wrong. From permits to sub panels to the transfer switch and the fuel source it's not as cheap as it looks.

Home Depot will arrange all that for you. Not sure how Costco or Sam's Club does it.

I mean, seriously, when I order this from Costco or Sam's Club do they just leave the generator on a skid in my driveway and say "Good luck, bro?"
yep! they do. Even home Depot, unless you arrange installation, says on their delivery info that they will deliver to the driveway only. You're on the hook figuring out how to move a 300lb box after that.
Mar 18, 2023 6:55 PM
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beardedmerchantMar 18, 2023 6:55 PM
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As a reminder to all thinking about this, every installation is different. Cost can vary greatly.

A generator 5' from your Main Panel will be cheaper than one 50' away. Your electrical service need's interrupted and the transfer switch, control wiring needs placed between. No situation will be the same. Often times this completely changes the layout and things need to be reinstalled or moved. Not to mention generac recommended installation cable costs over $10 a foot. You may need a Service upgrade to accommodate, it may be more economical to upgrade to 200a service, your electrical service may already contain code violations that will get flagged by inspectors.

There is electrical inspection costs and permitting

If you dont have NG or LP then tank costs, gas lines, regulators and installation of these items all are required.

Plus the Labor/Time to do install and coordinate all that is required.

Find a good electrician and hvac guy in your area to give you a quote and make sure they are comfortable installing homeowner bought equipment.

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Mar 18, 2023 7:09 PM
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jacureMar 18, 2023 7:09 PM
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What a steal at only $5400.
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Mar 18, 2023 7:21 PM
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NotaskullMar 18, 2023 7:21 PM
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Quote from tiredpenguin :
How did you find your installer? the quotes I got were a little outrageous to say the least.
I went to Generacs website and looked at their dealer list. Found a local dealer and had him do a site survey. He gave an estimate of around 3300. I talked him down to 2500.

He did an awesome job and didn't have an issue with installing a unit that I purchased. It was indeed just dropped on a pallet in my driveway, I didn't expect a third party delivery person to move it where I wanted it.

Another local dealer quoted me 17k to purchase a 22kw and install it. So buying the unit myself and sourcing the install saved a ton.
Mar 18, 2023 7:21 PM
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ZankapfelMar 18, 2023 7:21 PM
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Quote from dehchoppa :
yep! they do. Even home Depot, unless you arrange installation, says on their delivery info that they will deliver to the driveway only. You're on the hook figuring out how to move a 300lb box after that.
Just get some lengths of PVC pipe and roll it around like the old Egyptians (ok, they used logs).
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Mar 18, 2023 7:25 PM
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BlainnMar 18, 2023 7:25 PM
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More like 470


Quote from dehchoppa :
yep! they do. Even home Depot, unless you arrange installation, says on their delivery info that they will deliver to the driveway only. You're on the hook figuring out how to move a 300lb box after that.
Mar 18, 2023 7:27 PM
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phanman11Mar 18, 2023 7:27 PM
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Went through a dealer and had this installed last February. Was $9k for generator, pad, transfer switch, surge protector, and installation. Permit was around $250 from township.

Montco PA.

Has saved us 4 times already this past year. Power was out for 24 hours on Christmas Eve.

The wifi module requires a phone to connect to your network and it is flaky. The Android app had bugs preventing setup from completing, but seems like the issues finally were fixed from an update.
Mar 18, 2023 7:30 PM
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BlainnMar 18, 2023 7:30 PM
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Yes, I had to "negotiate" with my delivery guys to use lift straps and move it to the back yard, even tho the delivery service said they would do it for free. Best $80 i ever spent after watching them.

Quote from aegrotatio :
You're not wrong. From permits to sub panels to the transfer switch and the fuel source it's not as cheap as it looks.

Home Depot will arrange all that for you. Not sure how Costco or Sam's Club does it.

I mean, seriously, when I order this from Costco or Sam's Club do they just leave the generator on a skid in my driveway and say "Good luck, bro?"
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Mar 18, 2023 7:32 PM
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BlainnMar 18, 2023 7:32 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Blainn

All these people saying 2-3 K for install are a aberration, my quotes were from 8-15k for my Honeywell.
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Mar 18, 2023 7:37 PM
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FeetofleadMar 18, 2023 7:37 PM
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Quote from fitz1899 :
For real tho…why are there so many generator deals all of a sudden. Is there a mass surplus of them now?
There isn't a lot of generator sales going on. It is the same Generac generator that everyone carries so Generac is running the sale. However, the Sam's Club price is not really a good deal as this is the normal price from other locations. For what it's worth, Generac has drastically increased the price of their generators in recent years. And in drastic, I mean 50% price increase. As for ratings, these generators work fine when you first install them and that is when most users rate any item they purchase. Generac is more of an economical manufacturer so they lack longevity.

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