I think the most cost-effective solution for you will be to have the existing 17kw generator repaired. Not only does it save you money and hassle from buying a new generator, it saves you money and hassle from potentially having to have your gas meter upgraded (which I suspect you would need to do for the more powerful generator - don't know for sure, though).
I know my brother, I wouldn't do it either but it will increase the value of your house by close to 10k so you're basically getting a generac for 5k
While that may be true, I won't recognize that value until the day I sell my house (and I've lived in this $hithole of a house for 26 years..ugh). Until then, I'd have to eat the cost.
I guess we'll see what the technician says about repairing the current 17kW Generac. Thanks for the advice.
Northern Tool & Equipment has the 24kw Generac Guardian Series Home Standby Generator, 24kW (LP)/21kW (NG), 200 Amp Transfer Switch, Aluminum Enclosure, Model# 7210 for sale for $5847 (discount in cart). Not sure if this is a good deal or not. You may be able to get a bigger discount if you sign up for their credit card. No clue if this is a good deal and you still have to get it installed.
Looking around, standard price looks like it's about $6500 for this model. $650 is a decent discount. Again, you can probably get points or a discount as a reward if you sign up for their credit card. Maybe knock off another $200.
"Free" 7-year warranty, too. I don't know anything about pricing or warranties on these things, though. lol.
The SGG technician came out today and in less than 10 minutes stated the unit is no longer "operable". Whatever the heck that means he's going back to the office and will provide a quote for repair parts. He left the unit off and now the waiting game begins again. If we decide to replace the unit, and SGG, can anyone recommend another installer that's willing to install a unit not purchased from them and also provide regular maintenance? SGG has received a lot of bad reviews since Beryl and it may be time to change vendors.
Got the email from SGG and they're quoting over $4K to repair the existing Generac! At that price I think I'll just replace the whole unit. I can get a new 18kW Generac for $5K with 200amp wifi transfer switch. So does anyone know of a reputable installer that can also service the generator on a regular basis? I think I'm going to drop SGG.
That is a good price but I suspect I would need to upgrade my gas meter to support a larger 24kW Generac. Do you know an installer?
I think the discount on that 24kW Generac is over - at least I don't see it when I click the link above.
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