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Off topic - Opinions on Generac Whole House 22KW Generator

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Jethro:
My opinion would be to avoid Generac at all costs for a dedicated, pad mounted whole house generator. They are disposable units. Just last year had to replace the one I had installed less than 12 years ago because it was apparently shot and no longer serviceable, even though I had it maintained professionally every year. Replaced it with a Kohler but also looked at Honeywell. Both were easily 40% more money than a comparable spec Generac unit, but now that I know more, it's less money in the long run. Properly maintained the "pro" level ones are 30 year units, easily. Generac doesn't fall into that category. Wish I knew this 12 years ago. 

Johnnh:
Jethro,
Did you get the kohler from Yestramski in Contoocook?

BassMaster12:
I bought a house in the Littleton area almost exactly a year ago, it already had a less than 2 year old 14kw Generac installed. Had it serviced once just to stay on top of maintenance, cost a little over $200. This past winter we lost power a couple times at least and it worked flawlessly except one time it didn't shut off when the power came back on. There's a company in town that services them and they are great, I think they came out and fixed it either same day or if not it was within 24 hours, don't completely remember. I believe it was just a small fuse they had to replace. It burned through a lot of propane in that time, next time they filled up it was over $300 to top off the tank which is higher than normal. Never really looked into the longevity or reviews on them as it came with the house and from what I know probably cost $5kish to have one bought and installed, from what I understand. However from what others have said, I didn't know how many issues they can have, I'll keep that in mind as it gets older and do a little more homework on them myself.

Johnnh:
Thanks for all the input. It looks like more homework ahead.
The project ahead includes a 300 gal tank that I can rent for 100 per year,  Installing  a manifold to feed the generator and grill, dig trench for propane line and another trench for power to house (i will do that with my backhoe),. Generator install by vendor to be determined.
22kw generator install prices are running in the $11,000 range.
The good side is no more food loss and all electric will work as normal

Mac Attack:
Why not a smaller inverter generator.
One large enough to run the important stuff.
Some lights, fans, freezer, fridge, furnace, etc.
Not the entire house.
I have a 30A Champion that I mounted on the tongue of my camper.
It will power my entire house, without running the AC or electric stove/oven.
I have also run a few cords from it to 3 of the neighbors so they could power their fridges and charge cell phones.

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