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’);} else {document.write(’ ’);} \ Menu Kohler Power Generators Kohler Power Generators Power Solutions Home Small Business Industrial Portable Marine Mobile GovernmentMy Account Sign Out Contact Us Resources OnCue PlusKohler Power Generators Search Home Generators Small Business Generators Resources  Find a Dealer Get a Quote Sign Out Generators 101 How It Works Why KOHLER? Generator Selector Products Installation Generators 101 How It Works Why KOHLER? Generator Selector Products Installation Find a Dealer Get a Quote Become a Dealer Contact Us FAQs Videos Emergency Preparation Real Stories Product Registration Glossary OnCue Plus My Account NEVER LOSE POWER AGAIN. During an outage, your KOHLER® keeps your power on. So you and your family can stay safe, powered and connected. LEARN MORE About Our COVID-19 Relief Efforts LEARN MORE Need help? Your KOHLER dealer is happy to answer all your questions. FIND A DEALER What’s a home generator? A standby home generator keeps your power on during an outage. It’s installed outside your house (like an AC unit) and comes on automatically — whether you’re home or away. All within seconds of a power outage. Plus home generators run on propane or natural gas, so there’s no refueling. Power It All KOHLER generators can power your entire home. Take a look. Fridge/Freezer Fridge/Freezer During an outage, your food is the first thing to go. That’s a lot of hard-earned cash out the window. Good news though: we love your groceries as much as you do. Electronics Electronics TV, tablet, computer. These things keep you connected to the world and what you love to do. We keep them powered and protected from erratic power surges. Heat/AC Heat/AC Whether it’s the dead of winter or the dog days of summer, your HVAC is what keeps your family comfy and your home protected. And when your HVAC’s happy, everybody’s happy. Lights Lights Let there be light. That’s our philosophy anyway. Come hurricane, hail or ice storm, your home will still be sunny inside. Water Water Running water is a big deal—you need it for drinking, cleaning and flushing. On the other hand, if it’s running into your basement that’s another kind of big deal—really big. If your home depends on well water or a sump pump, we keep everything working as it should. That means faucets, toilets, showers, washing machine, sump pump and more. Portable or Home Generators When it comes to backup power, there are two ways to go. Here’s the scoop:Portable 1.8 kW-12.3 kW Designed for job sites, camping, tailgating and other mobile activities Powers individual items, like plug-in appliances and lamps with extension cords Runs on gasoline, liquid propane or natural gas EXPLORE PORTABLE GENERATORS ORHome 6 kW-150 kW Ideal for backing up your home Automatically starts and restores power in seconds — whether you’re home or away Powers your home, including critical hard-wired systems like AC, heat, sump pumps, well pumps, security systems and large appliances No refueling — runs on your home’s natural or LP gas Delivers high-quality power — won’t harm your electronics EXPLORE HOME GENERATORS Power up to keep costs down. Severe weather is the single leading cause of power outages in the United States. The amount and severity of these outages has spiked dramatically over the past decade, causing physical, emotional and economic hardship for many Americans. Here is a look at the cost of power outages in the U.S., as well as some helpful tips on how to protect your home and family during the next big outage. What Does a Power Outage Cost X X How it works Good news: when the power goes out, you won’t lift a finger. Home improvement expert Ed Del Grande shows you how. What’s a transfer switch? Learn More CLOSE What’s an automatic transfer switch? (aka ATS) Meet the brains behind your home generator system. The ATS is always monitoring your home’s power. During an outage, it automatically transfers power from the utility to your generator. And when utility power is restored, the ATS turns off your generator and returns your home’s power to the utility grid. Pretty great, huh? How much is this going to cost? A home generator plus installation typically starts under $6,000. However, the total cost will vary based on your power and installation needs. When shopping standby home generators, your checklist should include generator size, costs, permits and installation . But don’t worry. Your KOHLER dealer will handle all the details, so you don’t have to. Find your perfect size. We’ll take you step-by-step through the generator sizing process. And when you’re done, you’ll get a good estimate of the right generator for your home. Start Generator Selector Get a Quote Find out what you need and how much it’ll cost. No strings attached. GET A QUOTE Keep Exploring How It Works Why Kohler Generator Selector Get helpful home safety tips and keep up with the latest from KOHLER ® Generators. See a Sample Sign Up KOHLER Power About Press Room Kohler Co. Cookie Policy Sales & Service Find a Dealer Get a Quote Find an Online Retailer Become a Dealer Contact Us Find a Dealer  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  Blog YouTube Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. 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