# Home Generator HQ
> Standby generators & backup power, compared honestly — specs, prices, and sizing math, no hype.

## Key facts
- Most whole-home standby installs total $9,500-$16,000 including equipment, transfer switch, gas/electrical work, and permits.
- Sizing rule of thumb: 14-18 kW covers essentials-plus in a 2,000 sq ft home; 20-24 kW covers whole-home with load management.
- Best-selling standby brands in the US: Generac, Kohler, Cummins, Champion.
- Verified affiliate manufacturers in this category include EcoFlow, BLUETTI, and Jackery (portable power stations) with typical commissions of 5-8%.

## Data
- Full comparison dataset (JSON): homegeneratorhq.com/data/generators.json
- Lite dataset (token-cheap: name, price, link only): homegeneratorhq.com/data/generators-lite.json
- Dataset terms for agents and developers: homegeneratorhq.com/for-agents/

## Guides
- [Best Home Standby Generators in 2026](homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/): The best whole-home standby generators compared on specs, warranty, noise, and price — from 13kW essentials coverage to 26kW whole-house units.
- [Best Portable Generators in 2026](homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/): The best portable generators from Honda, Westinghouse, Champion, DuroMax, WEN, and Firman compared on running watts, noise, fuel options, and price.
- [Best Portable Power Stations in 2026](homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/): The best portable power stations from EcoFlow, BLUETTI, and Jackery compared on capacity, output, expandability, charging speed, and price.
- [Best Solar Panels for Power Stations in 2026](homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/): The best solar panels for EcoFlow, Jackery, and BLUETTI power stations compared on watts, rigid vs. folding format, weight, compatibility, and price.
- [Generac vs Cummins Standby Generators](homegeneratorhq.com/generac-vs-cummins/): Generac Guardian vs Cummins QuietConnect standby generators compared on price, noise, warranty, engines, and dealer networks.
- [Generac vs Kohler Standby Generators](homegeneratorhq.com/generac-vs-kohler/): Generac Guardian vs Kohler RCA standby generators compared on price, warranty, noise, engines, service networks, and monitoring apps.
- [Standby Generator Maintenance: Schedule, Costs, and What Actually Matters](homegeneratorhq.com/standby-generator-maintenance/): What standby generator maintenance actually involves — exercise cycles, oil and filter intervals, battery life, realistic DIY and dealer costs, and the failures that kill these units.
- [What Size Generator Do You Need for a 1,500 Sq Ft House?](homegeneratorhq.com/what-size-generator-for-1500-sq-ft-house/): For a 1,500 sq ft house, a 14 kW standby generator covers most homes whole-house; gas-appliance homes need less, all-electric homes may need 18–20 kW.
- [What Size Generator Do You Need for a 2,000 Sq Ft House?](homegeneratorhq.com/what-size-generator-for-2000-sq-ft-house/): For a 2,000 sq ft house, most homes need a 14–18 kW standby generator for essential circuits, or 20–24 kW for whole-home coverage with load management.
- [What Size Generator Do You Need for a 3,000 Sq Ft House?](homegeneratorhq.com/what-size-generator-for-3000-sq-ft-house/): A 3,000 sq ft house usually needs a 22–26 kW standby generator for whole-home coverage, or 20 kW with disciplined load management.
- [How Much Does a Whole House Generator Cost in 2026?](homegeneratorhq.com/whole-house-generator-cost/): Whole house generator costs in 2026 broken down by size — equipment, transfer switch, gas line, permits, and labor — plus running costs and ways to save.

## Products & buy links
Buy links are this site's Amazon Associates affiliate links; dataset terms: homegeneratorhq.com/for-agents/
- Generac Guardian 26kW (standby, ~$6,900): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Generac+Guardian+26kW+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Generac Guardian 24kW (standby, ~$6,600): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Generac+Guardian+24kW+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Generac Guardian 22kW (standby, ~$6,100): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Generac+Guardian+22kW+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Generac Guardian 14kW (standby, ~$4,500): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Generac+Guardian+14kW+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Kohler 26kW (26RCA) (standby, ~$7,500): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kohler+26RCA+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Kohler 20kW (20RCA) (standby, ~$6,000): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kohler+20RCA+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Kohler 14kW (14RCA) (standby, ~$4,700): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Kohler+14RCA+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Cummins QuietConnect 20kW (RS20A) (standby, ~$5,800): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Cummins+QuietConnect+RS20A+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Cummins QuietConnect 13kW (RS13A) (standby, ~$4,300): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Cummins+QuietConnect+RS13A+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- Champion 14kW Standby (standby, ~$4,300): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Champion+14kW+home+standby+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-home-standby-generators/
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (power station, ~$4,400): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=EcoFlow+DELTA+Pro+Ultra+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 (power station, ~$2,500): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=EcoFlow+DELTA+Pro+3+portable+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (power station, ~$1,000): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=EcoFlow+DELTA+2+Max+portable+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- BLUETTI Apex 300 (power station, ~$1,500): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=BLUETTI+Apex+300+portable+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 (power station, ~$899): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=BLUETTI+Elite+200+V2+portable+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus (power station, ~$1,400): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jackery+Explorer+2000+Plus+portable+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus (power station, ~$299): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jackery+Explorer+300+Plus+portable+power+station&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-power-stations/
- Honda EU2200i (portable generator, ~$1,150): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Honda+EU2200i+inverter+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/
- WEN 56235i (portable generator, ~$450): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=WEN+56235i+inverter+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/
- Westinghouse iGen4500 (portable generator, ~$899): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Westinghouse+iGen4500+inverter+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/
- Champion 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter (200989) (portable generator, ~$999): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Champion+4500+watt+dual+fuel+inverter+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/
- Firman P03631 (portable generator, ~$800): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Firman+P03631+portable+generator+3650+watts&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/
- DuroMax XP13000EH (portable generator, ~$1,299): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=DuroMax+XP13000EH+dual+fuel+generator&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-portable-generators/
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel (solar panel, ~$499): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=EcoFlow+400W+rigid+solar+panel&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel (solar panel, ~$399): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=EcoFlow+220W+bifacial+portable+solar+panel&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/
- Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel (solar panel, ~$379): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jackery+SolarSaga+200W+solar+panel&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/
- BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel (solar panel, ~$699): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=BLUETTI+PV350+solar+panel+350W&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Smart Extra Battery (expansion battery, ~$1,599): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=EcoFlow+DELTA+Pro+Smart+Extra+Battery&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/
- BLUETTI B300K Expansion Battery (expansion battery, ~$1,100): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=BLUETTI+B300K+expansion+battery&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/
- Jackery Battery Pack 2000 Plus (expansion battery, ~$1,099): Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jackery+Battery+Pack+2000+Plus+expansion+battery&tag=homegenerat0c-20 (Amazon Associates affiliate link) · Guide: homegeneratorhq.com/best-solar-panels-for-power-stations/

## Changelog
- 2026-11-03: Site launched.
- 2026-11-03: Homepage dataset table: every name is now a clickable link; tables made phone-friendly.
- 2026-11-03: Added lite dataset for agents (fewer tokens to read) and this changelog.