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Generac Guardian 24,000-Watt (LP)/21,000-Watt (NG) Air-Cooled Whole House Generator with Wi-Fi and 200-Amp Transfer Switch $5847 @ Home Depot

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As the industry leader, Generac is proud to offer peace of mind to more than 2 million homeowners. Generac created the home standby generator market over 60-years ago and continues to provide innovative backup power solutions to homeowner's across the world. Introducing the largest air-cooled generator on the market - Generac's 24kW is a big deal in a small-package. Generac's commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and technology is giving us the ability to bring more power to you. With Generac's new 24kW you can save up to 8,000 dollars in product and installation costs, when compared to competitive output products, while powering what is most important for your home or small business. The new 24kW Guardian unit-packs the most power into a small-package, taking up to 70% less space when compared to competitive output products. Disclaimers: Based on internal company data.

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7 year free warranty
Takes up 70% less space when compared to other output products, based on internal company data
5-year limited warranty for automatic standby generators
True power technology delivers best-in-class power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances
Generac generators and engines are engineered and built-in (assembled domestic and foreign parts)
Generac's G-Force engine is a purpose-built, pressure-lubricated engine capable of handling the rigors of generator use, resulting in power that's more reliable and requires less routine maintenance than any competitive engine
24/7/365 customer support team standing by all-day, every-day from our headquarters in Wisconsin to answer any questions you might have
Quiet-test self-test mode runs at a lower RPM for a 5-minute or 12-minute test, making generators significantly quieter than other brands while consuming less fuel
Tough, durable all-aluminum enclosures: our RhinoCoat powder-coated finish helps make corrosion-resistant aluminum perfect for all weather conditions
Smart, user-friendly controls- Generac's evolution controller features a multi-lingual LCD display that allows users to monitor battery status and track maintenance intervals to ensure your generator is always in top operating condition

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Created 04-20-2024 at 11:48 AM by Gamerdude369
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Model: Generac Guardian 24000 W 240 V Natural Gas or Propane Home Standby Generator

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MemorableHose1597
04-22-2024 at 01:21 PM.
04-22-2024 at 01:21 PM.
Quote from PhuongN1949 :
For 20k, you can just go to Cancun the next time there's an outage.
I think I paid like 8k for mine installed, but the reason is, during storms. I have a basement, so if power went out, cause damage if sump pump doesn't have juice, so auto kick on panel switch and natural gas generator seemed like the key thing to do.
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UkeDog
04-22-2024 at 02:40 PM.
04-22-2024 at 02:40 PM.
"Limit of 5 per order", so if you need more than that, you'll have to make multiple orders. HTH!
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eekster
04-22-2024 at 02:52 PM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank eekster

04-22-2024 at 02:52 PM.
Quote from psyctto :
Why not just throw a 220 plug in the wall and back feed the panel at that point? That's what I do for rare power outages here… roll the generator out of the garage, start her up and switch the main/back feed breakers.

I really wanted to get a whole house gen, maybe one day… but it's just way too much money for the once or twice a year I need it for half a day. No nice place to put it near the house/panel either, so I'd need to trench out a good 70' to run the electric back. No NG here either, so I'd just put a couple LP tanks out there by it.
Oh ya that's all good until you FU and kill someone. Put in a proper disconnect.
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psyctto
04-22-2024 at 02:58 PM.
04-22-2024 at 02:58 PM.
Quote from eekster :
Oh ya that's all good until you FU and kill someone. Put in a proper disconnect.
How you going to kill someone when the main is off and your back feeding the panel? If you're that worried about you doing a stupid, they make sliding plates where you can't turn the main on/off without the back feed breaker in the proper state, simple install…

Everybody is so dramatic these days.
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2blackcat
04-22-2024 at 03:46 PM.
04-22-2024 at 03:46 PM.
Quote from Anonymitch :
Do you mind if I ask what companies you got bids from and when?

I'm an electrician that has been installing these in the PNW for 6 years. Its impossible to know for sure without seeing your setup and distances from the generator to the gas and electrical meters but $16k likely isn't too far off from a reasonable price including the price of the gen.

When I see bids in the $30k range for gens around 20KW its usually because they don't have experience installing them so they overinflate the price to make up for mistakes and extra time spent "figuring it out". Even a long gas and electrical run (100ft) and two transfer switches (required for 320/400 amp services) and multiple load sheds shouldn't cost $30k.
I appreciate your reply & input. I'd rather not name names, but the $30K company is very highly regarded. The $16K estimate is promoting heavily on social. With regards to install distance to meters, I'd estimate about 20 ft.
Due to overall pricing, even though Generac is the easy option, I'll be heating down the solar path with the next gen of solar on the horizon. Hopefully we don't have a week without power again before I accomplish.
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eekster
04-22-2024 at 04:11 PM.
04-22-2024 at 04:11 PM.
Quote from psyctto :
How you going to kill someone when the main is off and your back feeding the panel? If you're that worried about you doing a stupid, they make sliding plates where you can't turn the main on/off without the back feed breaker in the proper state, simple install…

Everybody is so dramatic these days.
No drama here, just you're ignorance.
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Kyle-chase
04-22-2024 at 06:53 PM.
04-22-2024 at 06:53 PM.
Quote from SunsetSuperman :
Generac's load shed modules only last a couple of years. I had one added to my Kohler Gen install. I've already replaced it twice. I've started watching prices with price alerts. Ready the reviews about them on: https://a.co/d/iWhEojn

My suggestion is if you need a 25 kw to buy a 25 kw and forget about load shed modules.

I haven't had issues 3+ years. I needed 25kw + just a little, which is why I have load shed modules. I have probably a higher requirement for power than many.
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SunsetSuperman
04-23-2024 at 04:10 AM.
04-23-2024 at 04:10 AM.
Quote from Kyle-chase :
I haven't had issues 3+ years. I needed 25kw + just a little, which is why I have load shed modules. I have probably a higher requirement for power than many.
Interesting -- it could be that they just don't like the heat in my garage. I read several reviews at Amazon from people stating that they only lasted 2 years for them as well.
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skwolf522
04-23-2024 at 04:37 AM.
04-23-2024 at 04:37 AM.
Quote from pierrepi15 :
I am currently in the market for a generator. How much would they charge for a replacement? My old one went kaput. It was a section of the house. I need a whole house generator like this one. Any suggestions?

Issue is it is 400 lbs. I managed to pull it with a dolly. But you will need help to pick it up and install it.

Pays to have strong neighbors.
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MaroonCrayon148
04-23-2024 at 05:38 AM.
04-23-2024 at 05:38 AM.
Quote from MemorableHose1597 :
I dont know the term, weld/solder whatever it is, you gotta disconnect the pipe fittings for the generator from the gas line if you replace it, pretty sure its soldered though, ive seen the videos.

they put the pipes together, and head the piece over the pipes and the liquid solder, like flows into the pipe and solders together.

the other stuff is easy, thats the only thing id need someone to do as im not a plumber/metal plumber the wires just would be removed from old unit, and connected to the same spots on new unit. assuming generator is same unit/size/model

here's pic.

Thanks for the info!
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psyctto
04-23-2024 at 06:46 AM.
04-23-2024 at 06:46 AM.
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No drama here, just you're ignorance.
So nothing real to say as to how a back feed with the main off will "kill" someone..? Got it.
Keep up the good work buddy, you're a value to the internet!!!
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04-23-2024 at 07:04 AM.
04-23-2024 at 07:04 AM.
So, this is for the rich folks. Us slickers can't afford this. lol
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04-23-2024 at 03:45 PM.
04-23-2024 at 03:45 PM.
Quote from psyctto :
So nothing real to say as to how a back feed with the main off will "kill" someone..? Got it.
Keep up the good work buddy, you're a value to the internet!!!

Allen?
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wonkie
04-23-2024 at 09:41 PM.
04-23-2024 at 09:41 PM.
Had a electrician come out and do the wiring/plug/lock out switch.
I bought a portable 21k starting watt generator 18k running, with a snorkel, 1" male and female safety quick connect brass fittings, with 1" rubber fuel rated gas hose. Changed some of the pipe on the gas meter to 1" to ensure adequate flow. Pretty easy, plug the hose in to the quick connects, plug the cord into the inlet box, start it up and that's that. I did it all for under 5k including the 3200$ generator.

After I bought the generator, the electrician said you know you can only push ~12k watts through the 50a receptacle. I was thinking I can still run things like the outside fridge with a heavy extension cord if needed, plugged directly into the generator at the same time.
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saintirish
04-24-2024 at 03:50 AM.
04-24-2024 at 03:50 AM.
Does this thing adjust its fuel burn rate based on load? Or does it just run full 22k output no matter what load is on it?
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