Home generators come in a variety of sizes, meaning “What size whole home generator do I need?” is a common question we hear from our Naples customers! Here’s everything you need to know about how to size a whole home generator.
There are a few basic sizes of generators and Kohler breaks them down into 4 main categories. Those categories are entry-level home generators, mid-sized home generators, large and light commercial generators, and off-grid power solutions. Let’s take a look at each.
The small, entry-level home generators are small and compact yet still offer 16.8 Kilovolt-amps at 240 volts. With 10-12 kilowatts of power, this is a great choice if you need to run a 5-ton air conditioner during a power outage. Additionally, Kohler offers off-grid home generators in these smaller sizes that can run on renewable energy. However, if your home generator needs are greater than running just a 5-ton air conditioner or the equivalent, you’ll probably want to look towards a larger generator.
Mid-sized home generators generally range from about 20 kilowatts of power to 60 kilowatts of power. These generators are perfect for most homes in the Naples area. The specific size of mid-sized home generators you’ll choose largely depends on what appliances and systems you’d like to keep running during a power outage. We’ll get to this shortly!
If you have a large commercial space, you’re likely going to need a large generator to power it. Kohler commercial generators start at 80 kilowatts and go up to 150 kilowatts of power. These heavy-duty industrial liquid-cooled home generators perform exceptionally well during long runs in extreme heat conditions.
The best way to calculate how big of a whole home generator you need is to make a list of all the items you plan on powering with your generator. Here are a few items you’ll want to consider:
-Air conditioning
-Garage door opener
-Sump pump
-Security system
-Kitchen appliances
-TV and other media
Once you have a list, you can work with Empowered Global to calculate the total running watts and starting volt-amps of these items. Once you’ve come up with a rough estimate, you’ll have a fairly good idea of what size whole home generator you need!
Now you know how to size a whole home generator, it’s time to choose the right generator for you! Come to Empowered Global with as little or as much knowledge about what size generator your house needs and we’ll take it from there. As a certified Kohler dealer, we can help you to properly size, fit, and place your whole home generator in no time. Schedule a free appointment with us to learn more.
