- Home
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DO YOU REALLY NEED A GENERATOR?
When the light goes out because of a power outage, a generator can keep your house or your cottage warm on a cold winter night or fresh and cool on a hot summer day. Selecting the right generator can also help you finish a deadline on your computer or keep your phones charged. If you have a business, a barn, an apartment building, or an industrial building with 100 employees, the list of benefits and blessings of having your generators ready and well maintained is limitless.
GENERATORS ARE BECOMING VITAL TO SO MANY PEOPLE AND PLACES AND FOR SO MANY REASONS
Your Home
Your Cottage
Rental Properties
Barn, Stables, etc.
Commercial - Industrial
Construction Site
A GENERATOR COULD BE YOUR LIFELINE WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT!
- Instant Lighting is assure
- Heating/AC/Hot Water
- Computers, Phones, Chargers
- Water Pump/Sump Pump
- Gas Furnace
- Microwave or Coffee Machine
- Electric Garage door
- Fridges & Freezers
- Critical Medical Equipment
- Safety in the workplace
- Security System remains “ON”
- Keep working while power out
- Key Appliances/ Equipment
- Meal Preparation
“Did you know that a generator can also keep your house, your cottage or your place of work SAFE during a power outage because your alarm system will be able to remain “ON” when the power goes “OUT” without you knowing it. Many break ins happen while the power is out, sad but true. Your generator adds another layer of protection to your property.”
Michel Blais – GenXpert
KEY POINTS
- Silent
- Fuel: Gas
- Smallest generator model
- Limited Wattage output
APPLICATIONS
- Excellent for small outdoor jobs
- Safe to power a computer of sensitive electronic equipment
- Portability is the key factor
BRANDS
- Cummins – Onan
- Briggs & Stratton
- Echo-Bearcat
KEY POINTS
- Portable or Wheeled Generators
- Fuel: Gas
APPLICATIONS
- Excellent for small outdoor jobs
- Safe to power a computer of sensitive electronic equipment
- Portability is the key factor
BRANDS
- Briggs & Stratton
- Wacker Neuson
- ECHO
- Generac
- Wallenstein
KEY POINTS
- Standby Generators are a solid investment
- Fuel: Natural Gas, Propane, Diesel
APPLICATIONS
- Backup power to keep your home running when utility power goes out
- The multiple generator sizes will determine what you can power fast
BRANDS
- Cummins
- Generac
- Briggs & Stratton
- Hi power
KEY POINTS
- Green Cummins Onan generators are built to last
- Fuel: Diesel, Gasoline, Liquid propane,
APPLICATIONS
- Exclusive for Motorhomes & RV
- Remote-Start controls or installation-friendly automatic start system
- Over 1500+ service locations across Canada/US
BRANDS
- Cummins – Onan
KEY POINTS
- PTO Generators connects directly to the driveshaft of your tractor engine to generate electricity
APPLICATIONS
- Portability: Run power tools far away from any source of power.
- Home or Home backup in minutes
- Less maintenance & affordable options to have on a farm/ranch
BRANDS
- Baumalight
KEY POINTS
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
- Full-authority electronic engine controls
- Easy cold starting capacity
APPLICATIONS
- Commercial or industrial capacity
- Multiple sizes and specs to consider
- Farm, Building, Retirement Homes, Municipalities, etc.
BRANDS
- Cummins
- Generac
- Hipower
- Wacker Neuson
KEY POINTS
- Output power starting at 20kW up to 256kW
- Running time varies from 20 hrs to 33.6 hrs
APPLICATIONS
- Excellent solution for contractors, commercial, industrial, special events application
- Provide Three-Phase power
BRANDS
- Hi power
- Wacker Neuson
GENERATOR SIZE CALCULATOR
CHOOSE A GENERATOR THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU!
An emergency is not the time to discover your home’s wattage needs. We created this generator size calculator to help you consider your needs and to help you think about what you would like to power during an outage at your home.
EXAMPLE OF HOME STANDBY GENERATOR CAPACITY
WHAT CAN A 9,000-WATT GENERATOR POWER?
This range of power needs means you can probably use a portable generator instead of a whole house generator. A 9,000-watt portable generator can run one of the following combinations, but not both at the same time:
- Refrigerator, microwave oven, electric stove, and dishwasher, OR
- Central AC in smaller homes, washing machine, and iron
WHAT WILL A 13,000-WATT GENERATOR RUN?
This size generator is a great entry-level generator to power rooms of your choice. A 13,000-watt generator could power all the following basic amenities:
- Central air conditioner
- Electric water heater
- Gas furnace
- Electric garage door
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Microwave
WHAT CAN YOU RUN WITH A 20,000-WATT GENERATOR?
A 20,000-watt home standby generator is ideal for powering the whole house through an outage, especially if you have a larger home or longer outages. A 20,000-watt generator could power the following essentials in addition to the list above.
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer (Electric)
- Cooktop (Gas or Electric)
GENXPERT - GENERATOR BUYING GUIDE
FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING OR INSTALLING A STANDBY GENERATOR
Initial steps and cost to consider when buying a generator:
The upfront cost of purchasing and installing a commercial generator is a bit more than just buying a generator
STEP 1: Select the best generator that truly matches your needs, budget, and Brand choice may also be a factor
* Asking a Generator Expert can save you time and money and avoid a lot of unnecessary stress
* Asking the right questions is key
STEP 1: Select the best generator that truly matches your needs, budget, and Brand choice may also be a factor
* Asking a Generator Expert can save you time and money and avoid a lot of unnecessary stress
* Asking the right questions is key
STEP 1: Select the best generator that truly matches your needs, budget, and Brand choice may also be a factor
* Asking a Generator Expert can save you time and money and avoid a lot of unnecessary stress
* Asking the right questions is key
STEP 2: Calculate the Amps power supply you will need
*Ask a Generator Expert is essential if you want to make the right selection of short and long term needs.
*Use the “Generator Power Needs Calculator” *Available on this page
STEP 3: Your municipality may require a confirmation or permit
*Ask your Generator Expert to validate if this is the case for your municipality.
STEP 4: Selecting the optimum location to install your generator on your property is important
Ideally, you want to install the generator near both, electrical and natural gas connection * if applicable
*Sometimes, the electrical power is located on one side of your home and the natural gas on the other side, which will demand a more
strategic location to lower the cost and efficiency of supplying the new generator.
* Another factor that may arise is your existing landscaping – it may require safety as it may require a safety clearance and distancing
STEP 5: You also might need a Generator a specific slab or platform to install the generator on for maximum efficiency
*Ask your Generator Expert to guide you or present you some solutions and types of platforms
STEP 6: A certified electrician will be required to install the
*If you don’t already have a certified electrician to hook up your new generator and install the power switch, we can certainly recommend
one for you that has experience in this kind of installation. If you do have an electrician, make sure to book early as well.
STEP 7: Book a Hydro Shut down Time (Make sure to call your Hydro Supplier directly)
* Getting the Hydro Shut Down appointment may be the longest step in the whole process – allow 4 – 8 weeks sometimes for this step
* You can also ask your Generator Expert to coordinate this important step with and for you as well as the electrician for that specific day
STEP 8: You will need the proper person to install the generator to start it for the first time. That person must test and verify that everything functioning and is in compliance and ready to go without further adjustments
STEP 9: Remember that buying a standby generator or any generator for that matter will require ongoing annual maintenance
*Buying your generator from the same expert that can install, repair, and do the maintenance is a plus.
STEP 10: On a final note, be wary of low bids or just buying a generator from a big box store thinking there is no extra
cost or supply required. (Delivery to your home, Installation, Slab, Power Switch, Hydro, Electrician, and more)
