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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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Model: Generac Guardian 24000 W 240 V Natural Gas or Propane Home Standby Generator

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himshah
04-20-2024 at 12:45 PM.
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Wish we know what is installed price. The installation surprise are big concern
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04-20-2024 at 01:03 PM.
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Quote from himshah :
Wish we know what is installed price. The installation surprise are big concern

Just double it up or even more. Not surprised, I'm shocked 😳
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04-20-2024 at 01:07 PM.
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Wish we know what is installed price. The installation surprise are big concern

Bought the same one through Costco the end of last year and the install was more than the generator.
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04-20-2024 at 01:11 PM.
04-20-2024 at 01:11 PM.
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Wish we know what is installed price. The installation surprise are big concern
I had 2 different electrical companies give me estimates on the Generac 20W package in Portland, OR. One was $16K & the other was $30K. Granted, it would be placed under my garage that is on stilts / hillside. If you can be your own contractor, then its much more affordable.
I can do solar w/ storage for $17K after the 30% federal tax rebates & save on my electrical bill forever.
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04-20-2024 at 01:15 PM.
04-20-2024 at 01:15 PM.
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Wish we know what is installed price. The installation surprise are big concern

When I had someone out to my house for an estimate, installation effectively doubles the cost. If you require a longer than normal natural gas line to be run, it will be more.

I ended up buying a 9kW portable inverter for $2k & had to spend around $4k to upgrade my panel & get an outdoor 50A receptacle installed.

It can power everything in the house except the AC. I bought a soft start kit for $400, which I will install this spring. That should allow it to start my AC as well.

Trade offs are that there's no instant automatic transfer & you have to manage fuel & oil changes.
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04-20-2024 at 01:34 PM.
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Quote from sknick :
When I had someone out to my house for an estimate, installation effectively doubles the cost. If you require a longer than normal natural gas line to be run, it will be more.

I ended up buying a 9kW portable inverter for $2k & had to spend around $4k to upgrade my panel & get an outdoor 50A receptacle installed.

It can power everything in the house except the AC. I bought a soft start kit for $400, which I will install this spring. That should allow it to start my AC as well.

Trade offs are that there's no instant automatic transfer & you have to manage fuel & oil changes.
That's basically what I did. Living in a small town adjacent to a major metropolitan city, extended power outtage is a very rare occasion but it does happen. Having had a small infant on the way I needed insurance. 15-20K is too much to pay for something that could be very well never be used. I got the 9kW portable generator from Costco so I could utilize the natural gas out in the back of the house, $400 soft start kit, $350 for transfer switch which also has built in 50A inlet. $400 for the electrician to connect transfer switch to panel. All said and done, about $2500.

Generator uses natural gas line so I don't have to worry about fuel. Using synthetic oil so I only need to change every 3 years or so.
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04-20-2024 at 01:46 PM.
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That's basically what I did. Living in a small town adjacent to a major metropolitan city, extended power outtage is a very rare occasion but it does happen. Having had a small infant on the way I needed insurance. 15-20K is too much to pay for something that could be very well never be used. I got the 9kW portable generator from Costco so I could utilize the natural gas out in the back of the house, $400 soft start kit, $350 for transfer switch which also has built in 50A inlet. $400 for the electrician to connect transfer switch to panel. All said and done, about $2500.

Generator uses natural gas line so I don't have to worry about fuel. Using synthetic oil so I only need to change every 3 years or so.
Also in a major metro and even that seems like a lot of work for something that may never get used. I just have the generator and can use the natural gas hookup at my grills. Pair that with a few extension cords to all the fridges and I'm golden.
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04-20-2024 at 02:03 PM.
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Also in a major metro and even that seems like a lot of work for something that may never get used. I just have the generator and can use the natural gas hookup at my grills. Pair that with a few extension cords to all the fridges and I'm golden.
We have central heat and AC. Furnace fan needs 600W so that's easy, but can't exactly run extension cord up to the attic. For AC, we have a 5 ton unit condenser outside, hence the need for soft start kit to get it started. But yeah, if the household was all adults we can make do with space heaters and room AC units.
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04-20-2024 at 02:09 PM.
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Wish we know what is installed price. The installation surprise are big concern
you can double the price of the generator for something basic. Assume another 6k for install. You need a permit, transfer switch, the wiring of course..whatever enclosures. Will need to upgrade gas meter most likely due to increased gas flow needed. If you need to run gas line very far or wiring then obviously it is going to be more

I see that somebody else already posted about doubling the price for install.
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04-20-2024 at 02:17 PM.
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Also in a major metro and even that seems like a lot of work for something that may never get used. I just have the generator and can use the natural gas hookup at my grills. Pair that with a few extension cords to all the fridges and I'm golden.
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.
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04-20-2024 at 02:26 PM.
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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.

Same unit installed was 13.5K. Line run from the meter was a good length but other wise standard install with composite platform.
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04-20-2024 at 02:27 PM.
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Bought one and installed most of it myself just had a electrician make the final switch over.


The wire can get expensive if it is far away.

Electric cost way more per foot of travel vrs gas line.

The generac lineset is color coded and easy to set up.
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04-20-2024 at 02:51 PM.
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Quote from rebel0508 :
Same unit installed was 13.5K. Line run from the meter was a good length but other wise standard install with composite platform.
I got quotes from 15k to 25k… even with me doing all the trenching, PVC laying and routing, pouring pads… just needed licensed contractors to do transfer switch hookup and pull the wires, that was the 15k 😉
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04-20-2024 at 02:56 PM.
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Have one and it's come in handy several times already. Does what it's supposed to. Clean power as well.

The WiFi on these are absolutely terrible so just keep that in mind. With a wifi extender literally beside it the signal strength was less than 50%. Once it loses connection it will not reconnect. Dealer had to manually update via USB and things didn't improve. Was able to integrate with Home Assistant while it was connected, but again, disconnects then never regains a connection.
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