What is Stand By Power

Standby generators:
A commercial-grade KOHLER residential generator protects your family, home and lifestyle during extended power outages.

A KOHLER standby generator is insurance that:
  • Your frozen food will stay frozen
  • Your sump pump will continue preserving your lower level investment
  • Your heating/cooling system will protect you from the elements outside
  • Your wine cellar will preserve those expensive wines
You will be able to:
  • Keep your home office in business
  • Protect your pipes from freezing
  • Get your car out of the garage
  • Continue watching the big game
  • Drink filtered water
  • Finish drying your hair
  • Know that your home is protected even if you are away Let life go on--without interruption
Professional On-Site Analysis
  • -Determine the best system and accessories to meet your home’s specific backup power requirements.
  • -Review of your current electrical and gas supply, local codes and permits that may affect installation requirements, and placement options for your new generator.
  • -Based on your input and this analysis, you will receive a recommendation on the system the best suits your specific needs and a quote on complete installation charges.
  • -You will fully understand all of the information you need to make the best decision on back up power for your home.
Standard Installation
  1.  Delivery of the system to your home or business.
  2.  Installation of the transfer switch hardwired into your home or business.
  3.  Transfer switch installed within 2 feet of the main distribution panel and 30 feet of the generator inlet box.
  4.  Final start up inspection of system & completion of start-up form.
  5.  Gas connection within 5 feet of existing service.   (Additional piping past 5 feet would cost extra. Installation of an LP gas tank would also be extra.)
  6.  Clean-up of installation debris after installation is completed. Any variations from this basic installation price would need to be determined by the installer and the homeowner.  Additional costs would include upgrades to existing gas or electrical systems, having the units placed a greater distances than 30 feet from the transfer switch, additional sub-panels, or replacing existing concrete pads.
  7. ­Final installation costs may vary widely based on your individual situation- quotes from a qualified installer are necessary for an accurate estimate
    • ­Costs depend on distance generator is installed from home
    • ­Gas meter change or LP tank may be required
    • ­Additional landscaping may be required or desired