Generac generators

[xobxdoc]

Was considering getting one for the house. Anyone out there with experience with these or any other standby generator?

[aps45819]

That's a well know brand name.

My sister is currently getting on installed that runs on propane, not sure what brand she's installing

[Baja28 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by aps45819

That's a well know brand name.

They build quality units.
I'd wait though. You'll pay a premium right now. Let the recent storm hooplah die down. Best time to buy is after October if you can hold out that long.

[Blister]

Generac usually get good reviews for reliabilty but noisier than Honda, Subaru, and Yamaha. Less money=more noise. Depends on your situation.

[GWguy]

Try to avoid a Tecumseh motor if you can. Briggs, Honda or Subaru motors.

[Bonehead]

Got a whole house GE propane installed recently = $$$ but worth it to me. We have been out as much as 8 days in a row ice storm 1994...

Before that a Generac 6500 XL that started every time I needed it. It was a gasoline model which I will keep as a double backup and convert to LP.

Keep up with maintenance if you buy one run it (connected) once a month LP is better than gasoline obviously.

Good luck.

And OBTW your posts are insane......



Yeah Baja is right wait a little bit.

[somdfunguy]

All about the engine. If the engine is not a good brand or it says Generac and it's gas it's probably a cheap Chinese motor that may get you through one or two storms. If it is under $1000 then it is most likely junk. Basically don't get it from lowes or home depot. Go to a local shop.

If whole house than you are good to go.

[Rommey]

Had a whole house (Generac 14KW) generator put in after the Hurricane fiasco last year. It took about 8-weeks after that event to actually get one as Generac got so many orders that it took them that long to catch up with the demand. I'm not sure how slammed they will get from this storm, but you might need to wait a month or so even if you got one ordered today.

This weekend was the first time we needed to the generator for any length of time and it ran from basically 10PM Friday until about 11AM today. Looked pretty odd coming home and everything is dark except our house. Nice to have the A/C working during this time as well...

Best money we could have spent.

[tooldanny]

Powertech Electric has at least 4 whole house Generac Generators in stock. Also has portable generators in stock and can do all the electrical work for either type generator. He is a licensed, insured and bonded. He can also tell you the story of the people that called Saturday morning about their whole house Generac Generator running because they lost their power in the Friday nite storm. More storms are moving this way and it is also hurricane season.
Call Brandon at 240-298-5985

[Bird Dog (Premo)]

Originally Posted by xobxdoc

Was considering getting one for the house. Anyone out there with experience with these or any other standby generator?

I've had a 25Kw Generac at my house for seven years. Never had a problem. It ran perfectly for six days after Ernesto, and less than that during other storms, Nor'easters, Ice storms, Irene, etc!

Make sure you do routine PM and have it cycle once a week.