The 9 Best Standby Generator in 2023

Totally Automatic – The ATS50 Emergency Essentials Automatic Transfer Switch has 8 available circuits and provides seamless power to your home during an outage

Quietest-in-Class – Thanks to advanced sound dampening and a specially designed low-tone muffler, this generator operates at a residential-friendly 59.5 dBA noise level

Reliable – 24-volt starting system operates in sub-zero or extreme heat (between -22° F and 104° F) with no warming kit necessary, plus the generator performs weekly self-diagnostic tests

Powerful – The 8.5-kilowatt generator provides 8500 watts of continuous power on propane and 7500 watts on natural gas, with no refueling, no manual operation and no extension cords needed

Champion Support – Includes 10-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts

Powers 16-circuits of your home with the 100-amp, NEMA 3R (indoor or outdoor rated) transfer switch with aluminum enclosure

True Power Technology delivers best-in-class power quality with less than 5 percent total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances

Generac's G-Force Engine is a purpose-built, pressure-lubricated engine capable of handling the rigors of generator use, resulting in power that’s more reliable and requires less routine maintenance than any competitive engine.

Mobile Link Wi-Fi allows users to monitor the status of the generator from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet, or PC

5 year limited warranty

Your 8000-watt portable generator operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline, plus natural gas and propane hoses are included so the unit is ready to run on any fuel right out of the box

Power up the 459cc Champion engine with the handy rocker switch, battery included

Track voltage, frequency, session run time, and total run time to monitor output and track maintenance intervals, plus the UL-recognized sensor uses an LED to indicate CO shutoff or fault

Gasoline: 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts, propane: 9000 starting watts and 7200 running watts, natural gas: 8750 starting watts and 7000 running watts and engine oil is included

Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts

True power technology delivers best-in class power quality (less than 5% thd) for Smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances

Includes a 200 amp NEMA 3 (indoor/ outdoor rated) whole house Smart transfer switch

Generac evolution controller features LED indicators for generator status, utility power presence or maintenance required

Tough, durable all-weather aluminum enclosure offers 3 removable sides for easy access for installation, service and maintenance

Battery not included. Generac Battery 7043 5819 Sold Separately.

Save up to 8,000 dollars in product and installation costs (when compared to competitive output products)

Takes up 70% less space (when compared to competitive output products)

PWRview, Generac's home energy management system, allows generator owners to monitor and manage home energy usage, leading to a reduction in electric utility bills of up to 20%

Using PWRview you could save enough to pay for your generator

Up to whole house protection with the 200 Amp, NEMA 3R (aluminum outdoor enclosure) smart switch

Smart, User-friendly controls; Generac evolution controller features a multilingual LCD display that allows you to Monitor Battery status and track maintenance intervals to ensure your generator is always in top operating condition

240 volts supply

Receive real time status updates

【Strong Power】458cc 4-stroke OHV engine produces 9000 peak watts and 7600 rated watts with only 62 dBA Noise level at 23 feet distance quarter load, produce clean electricity (less than 3% THD) to operate your television, laptops, and other sensitive electronics. This unit can handle heavy loads, from lights and a refrigerator to a home air conditioner and high amperage power tools.

【Easy To Carry And Use】 Strong steel handle and 2 rolling wheels for easy travel; The Digital Control Center features an LCD display showing hours run, voltage output, and load level.Start the generator remotely with the remote control key far away, Remote control pairing function allows you to easy pairing when key lost.

【Parallel function】Voltage Transfer switch allows you parallel both 120V or 240V. Just using parallel cord to connect two GM9000iE inverter generators together to double your power to 18,000 peak watts and 15,200 running watts. ( Parallel cord sold separately much cheaper than parallel kit )

【Powerful Control Panel】The control panel includes a wide selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: 4 120V household GFCI outlets, 1 120V 30A twist lock outlet, 1 120V/ 240V 50A outlet. lt also includes a dual 5V 1A/2.1A DC USB posts, voltage switch, low idle switch and one key start button.

【CO DETECT】Automatically turns off the generator when an unsafe level of carbon monoxide is detected.

【GENMAX Support】Includes 1-year warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from experts.

True Power Technology delivers best-in class power quality (less than 5% THD) for smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances

Includes an 8 circuits 50 Amp, NEMA 1 (indoor rated only) lightweight transfer switch

Generac's Evolution Controller features LED indicators for generator status, utility power presence or maintenance required

Tough, durable all-weather steel enclosure offers 3 removable sides for easy access for installation, service and maintenance

Battery Not Included. Generac battery model 5819 sold separately.

Totally Automatic – The ATS100 Emergency Essentials Automatic Transfer Switch has 12 available circuits and provides seamless power to your home during an outage

Quietest-in-Class – Thanks to advanced sound dampening and a specially designed low-tone muffler, this generator operates at a residential-friendly 63 dBA noise level

Reliable – 24-volt starting system operates in sub-zero or extreme heat (between -22° F and 104° F) with no warming kit necessary, plus the generator performs weekly self-diagnostic tests

Powerful – The 12.5-kilowatt generator provides 12,500 watts of continuous power on propane and 11,000 watts on natural gas, with no refueling, no manual operation and no extension cords needed

Champion Support – Includes 10-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts