Whole House - 20Kw Gas Generator
I'm trying to figure out what the total price within a reasonable range would be for a whole house, 20Kw Gas generator (Generac brand), requires 3 transfer switches for 2 Zone AC and a stove and understand materials and total labor and profit? Would sit 3 feet from the main gas line (Gas company coming out to replace the meter?) I see these generators online selling at ~$4500. I assume companies that are buying them get a better price, and I know there is obviously labor and profit. Just curious to total price range.
Generac is a good brand but I have also heard some good reviews on the Kohler ones at HD
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I would think a poured concrete pad, some gas run and a tie in should only run another 2500 or so. Kohler has a smaller 12 kw unit that is only about 3 grand. I you decide to not use the AC that would be more than enough juice for any ones home in a time of "crisis"
1. You need to get the approval with the town. You cannot simply place this anywhere you think it is convenient to do so. ...»
2. You need to rework your electrical panel. Regardless if your doing whole house or simply some sections of it. This requires special switching relays, and a complete rewire of the brand wiring that will be isolated from the dark part of the house. Depending upon your panel location this can get quite expensive to do.
3, Gas service. That again will cost a few bucks. You again must have approval of where the unit is to be located. Then that gas line must be located to that point. So it may not be just three feet away from the house.
4. You get what you pay for. Those four grand units are ok. But if your going to go through the expense of having a generator installed. Your better off getting a better model and doing it right the first time. This cost of course must be weighed against how often do you really have power loss in your area. So a single free standing unit that can be connected to the gas grill and converted over to natural gas or propane may be a better choice then doing whole house system.