I bought a 24kw generic from Norwall.com. They had the best pricing. I used the composite pad and had a electrician hook it up. Way cheaper than any quotes from the generator stores. 22 to 24 was only about $300 and as stated on natural gas you lose about 2kw.
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I wanted the largest air cooled option available so we just had the 24KW Generac installed. 3200sqft with 2 AC units, and a pool. After I my generator came in, I found out that they are about to come out with a 26KW air cooled option for approx. $400 more. I wish I went that route. I agree with getting the biggest possible as going up is usually a small increase compared to what you will get. If you decide to go with a liquid cooled option, they are more powerful, but substantially more expensive, higher cost to service, and physically larger.
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I am just a tad bigger than you but basically the same equipment. I have the 30KW Kohler that runs on natural gas. Get the whole house done, you will be glad you did. Last year during the freeze, I was so glad I had my pool on it, I always thought I wouldn't need power for the pool but it really helps. I can tell you I feel like a genius every time we have a power outage on my street and I am lit up like the north star.
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Originally posted by TxBowHntr View PostI wanted the largest air cooled option available so we just had the 24KW Generac installed. 3200sqft with 2 AC units, and a pool. After I my generator came in, I found out that they are about to come out with a 26KW air cooled option for approx. $400 more. I wish I went that route. I agree with getting the biggest possible as going up is usually a small increase compared to what you will get. If you decide to go with a liquid cooled option, they are more powerful, but substantially more expensive, higher cost to service, and physically larger.
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Originally posted by Grant2 View PostWell the wife wants me to start looking for a home generator since we where without power for 16hrs after a tornado hit our neighborhood last week. I know some of you have them, so my question would be what brand did you get and what wattage did you go with? I’m on the list for a free quote, but was just wondering what size is best. I have a 4,000 square foot house with two 4 ton ac units and I also have 2 refrigerators and 2 freezers plus a pool. The hot water heaters are gas, but everything else is electric. Just trying to get some info and see what some of you went with thanks.
The question you are asking is impossible to answer without specific information of all electric appliances and equipment. You need a load analysis done on your home and the square footage plays very little into it.
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