Frequently Asked Questions

Installation depends on various factors such as generator location in relation to the electrical panel and gas meter or generator size. However, if you know whether you would like to power part of your home (10-16 circuits) or your entire home, you can use the following price ranges:

• Partial home- $10,000 to $15,000
• Whole home (excludes liquid cooled generators)- $12,000- $21,000

To find out how big your air conditioning unit is, look at the label on the outside and find the number in BTUs. Divide that number by 12,000 to get the tonnage of your unit. Look for a two-digit number between 18 and 60 in the model number or a three-digit number that starts with 0. 

• 018 = 18,000 BTUs = 1.5 tons
• 024 = 24,000 BTUs = 2 tons
• 030 = 30,000 BTUs = 2.5 tons
• 036 = 36,000 BTUs = 3.0 tons
• 042 = 42,000 BTUs = 3.5 tons
• 048 = 48,000 BTUs = 4.0 tons
• And So On.

If you can’t find the BTUs, estimate by the square footage of your home. If your home has multiple condenser units, add up the square footage of each area they cover to estimate the tonnage needed.

• 1600 square feet = 2.0 tons
• 2000 square feet = 2.5 tons
• 2400 square feet = 3.0 tons
• 3000 square feet = 3.5 tons
• 3600 square feet = 4.0 tons (may be 2 separate condensers)
• 4200 square feet = 4.5 tons (usually 2 separate condensers)
• 4800 square feet = 5.0 tons (usually 2 separate condensers)
• 5400 square feet = 5.5 tons (usually 2 separate condensers)