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Guardian & QuietSource SeriesWhole-home power, sized to your life.
An automatic standby generator senses the outage, starts itself, and carries your whole house — AC included — until the grid returns. Here's how we size it, what it costs, and what installation looks like.
Sizing guide
What size does my home need?
Guardian 8–11kW
Best fitCondos & smaller homes
CarriesThe essentials: fridge, lights, outlets, one AC zone
Guardian 14–17kW
Best fitMid-size homes with central AC
CarriesWhole home with smart load management on the big loads
Guardian 20kW The workhorse
Best fitMost single-family Florida homes
CarriesTrue whole-home: every AC zone, kitchen, pool pump
QuietSource 22–27kW
Best fitLarge homes & HOA / noise-sensitive communities
CarriesLiquid-cooled, whisper-quiet, everything running
QuietSource 36–48kW
Best fitEstates, 4,500+ sq ft, multi-structure
CarriesMulti-AC estates, guest houses, pool & dock — silently
| System | Best fit | Carries |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian 8–11kW | Condos & smaller homes | The essentials: fridge, lights, outlets, one AC zone |
| Guardian 14–17kW | Mid-size homes with central AC | Whole home with smart load management on the big loads |
| Guardian 20kWThe workhorse | Most single-family Florida homes | True whole-home: every AC zone, kitchen, pool pump |
| QuietSource 22–27kW | Large homes & HOA / noise-sensitive communities | Liquid-cooled, whisper-quiet, everything running |
| QuietSource 36–48kW | Estates, 4,500+ sq ft, multi-structure | Multi-AC estates, guest houses, pool & dock — silently |
The full catalog
Home Standby & Commercial Standby Generators
Guardian Series 8 kW
Guardian Series 11 kW
Guardian Series 14 kW
Guardian Series 17 kW
Guardian Series 20 kW
QuietSource Series 22 kW
QuietSource Series 27 kW
QuietSource Series 36 kW
QuietSource Series 48 kW
Commercial Series 22-150 kW
Commercial Series 50 Hz
Everything included in one fixed quote
Load calc & sizing
Engineered on-site to your panel and appliances, not a phone guess.
Permits & inspection
County permitting, engineering docs, and final inspection — all handled.
Gas coordination
Natural gas meter upsizing or propane tank sizing with your provider.
Startup & training
Simulated-outage test, Wi-Fi monitoring setup, and a walkthrough.
Good questions
What homeowners ask us.
How fast does it kick in when the power goes out?
About ten seconds. The transfer switch senses the outage, starts the generator, and moves your home onto backup power automatically — whether you're home, asleep, or out of state. When utility power returns, it transfers back and shuts itself down.
What fuel does it run on — and what if gas is out too?
Guardian units run on your existing natural gas line or a propane tank. Natural gas infrastructure is underground and historically stays on through hurricanes; propane customers size the tank for 7–14 days of continuous runtime. Either way: no gas cans, no refueling at 2 a.m.
How loud is it?
A Guardian at normal load is about as loud as a central AC condenser — a background hum from the street. It also runs a brief weekly self-test at a time you choose. QuietSource liquid-cooled units are quieter still, built for strict HOA sound requirements.
What about permits and my HOA?
We pull all county permits and produce the site plan and spec sheets your HOA architectural review board asks for. We've been permitting electrical work in Palm Beach County since 1986 — this is the part we make invisible for you.
Does a generator really add resale value?
In coastal Florida, yes — appraiser and Consumer Reports estimates put whole-home standby at roughly 3–5% of home value, and buyers increasingly search for it by name. It's one of the few storm upgrades that shows up in the listing headline.
How long does installation take once I sign?
Design, permitting, and utility coordination typically run 2–4 weeks in the off-season; the physical install is usually one day. Lead times stretch significantly once a storm is named — which is why we always say the best week to start is this one.
