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Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ
I understand the want of a whole house generator, but todays cost must make it prohibitive. Would think a complete whole house generator installed is around 15k to 20k. At that cost weighed against the number of times you lose power how does one justify the costs.
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Cost prohibitive ?
I paid about $10,000 for my 22K Generac whole house. Installed. During Covid.
I bought the generator and transfer switch directly from Ziller.
Electrician hooked up.
My transfer switch is outside on a pole.
I did do the digging myself. My neighbor has a backhoe. So yes, I saved on digging. Also had a load of sand delivered. As they want (here anyway) sand in the hole.
Go to Ziller, A/mazon, Lowe's, Home Depot and check price. This will state how much they are charging for installation.
All of the Generac have an app. Can go to web site by computer or cell phone and view all activity. And get a text notice when power goes out.
Also took the Generac extended warranty for an additional year.
Here in the Lakes Region - some have lost power for 3 days or more. Wind shear - or semi-tornado.
Would never live in a house in the Lakes Region without an automatic whole house generator. I am away too much.