Generator FAQ

Home Generators Made Easy.

Really Easy.

Just scroll down the page to get all the info you need - in helpful, bit-sized pieces.

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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. Scroll over each utility to take a look.

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
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.

Air & Heat
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
Let there be light. That’s our philosophy anyway. Come hurricane, hail or ice storm, your home will still be sunny inside.

Water
It's needed for drinking, cleaning and flushing. If it’s running into your basement that’s another story! Everything will work: faucets, toilets, showers, washing machine, sump pump & more.

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?

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.

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