Badger
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Thank you for all the replies. Some additional info. We are in our 70s dealing with a few health issues that restrict some of what we can do. Would like a permanent unit because portable units would not be something we could deal with. Home is about 1700 sq ft. Like most living here we have a central heat pump to run air conditioning for the summer and heat in winter. We are totally electric. No natural gas, propane, etc. fuel lines to tap into. Not sure what the best alternatives are. Need something to run the home during outages like hurricanes, nor'easters, brown outs, heavy rain storms etc. We don't have sump pump, well, pool, sauna, or concerned about the hot tub. We could get along without the washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater if necessary. We live in Florida and need air conditioning in the summer. Most important things to run are air conditioner, refrigerator, lights, stove, and outlets (for computer, tv, phone charging, fans).I know absolutely nothing about a generator for the house but thought it may be time to look into them. I would like to have one that automatically turns on to keep the air conditioner, refrigerator, other appliances and lights functional. The breaker panel says it is a 200 amp service.
Can anyone help me with suggestions on brand, prices, and cost to have installed?
What else do I need to know? Maintenance, type of fuel to run, etc?
Cheers!
Other than contacting Generac for estimates what are some of the other reliable generator companies recommended? How do I keep from becoming a P.T. Barnum sucker?
Cheers!