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Generac & Kohler Home StandbyWhole house generators, 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?
Air-cooled 14–18kW
Best fitCondos, townhomes & mid-size homes with central AC
CarriesWhole home with smart load management on the big loads
Air-cooled 20–28kW The workhorse
Best fitMost single-family Florida homes
CarriesTrue whole-home: every AC zone, kitchen, pool pump
Liquid-cooled 27–32kW
Best fitLarge homes & HOA / noise-sensitive communities
CarriesLiquid-cooled — far quieter than air-cooled — everything running
Liquid-cooled 40–48kW
Best fitEstates, 4,500+ sq ft, multi-structure
CarriesMulti-AC estates, guest houses, pool & dock
| System | Best fit | Carries |
|---|---|---|
| Air-cooled 14–18kW | Condos, townhomes & mid-size homes with central AC | Whole home with smart load management on the big loads |
| Air-cooled 20–28kWThe workhorse | Most single-family Florida homes | True whole-home: every AC zone, kitchen, pool pump |
| Liquid-cooled 27–32kW | Large homes & HOA / noise-sensitive communities | Liquid-cooled — far quieter than air-cooled — everything running |
| Liquid-cooled 40–48kW | Estates, 4,500+ sq ft, multi-structure | Multi-AC estates, guest houses, pool & dock |
Every size is available from Generac (Next Gen & Protector Series) or Kohler — we recommend the exact unit at your free assessment. The smallest system we install is 14 kW: anything smaller can't reliably carry a central AC system through a Florida summer.
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Home Standby & Commercial Standby Generators
Standby systems only — we do not sell or service portable generators.
Everything included in one fixed quote
Load calc & sizing
A load assessment at your breaker panel during the estimate — full engineering after you sign. Never a phone guess.
Permits & inspection
County permitting, engineering docs, and final inspection — all handled.
Gas assessment
We assess your existing gas system and quote any additional meter, piping, or tank work your installation needs.
Startup & training
Simulated-outage test, cellular 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?
Every system we install runs 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?
Honestly: an air-cooled unit under load is noticeably louder than a central AC condenser — you'll know it's running. It also runs a brief weekly self-test at a time you choose. Liquid-cooled units run much quieter and are the usual choice 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?
The physical install is usually one day — but plan on 8–12 weeks from signing to a running system once design, permitting, and inspection are counted. Some building departments move faster, and lead times stretch further once a storm is named. That's why the time to start is well before hurricane season.
