Questions and Answers for Generac 24,000 Watt  - Dual Fuel Air- Cooled Whole House Home Standby Generator, Smart Home Monitoring & 200-AMP Transfer Switch

A:  Hi Mike, thanks for your question! When fueled by natural gas, this unit consumes 169 ft³/hr when running at half load, and 247 ft³/h when running at full load. For more information on fuel consumption, see "Specification" under "Additional Resources."

A:  Yes, you can find battery installation instructions on page 32 of the installation manual: https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/93/93a44435-90db-4f8a-9577-384aa045f564.pdf

A:  Hi Johnny, thanks for your question! The price you see for our generators does not include installation. To get a full picture for total solution cost, the best action to take is scheduling a free in-home consultation. One of our Authorized Generac Dealers will listen to your back up power needs, assess your home, and give you a detailed quote. All at no charge, with no obligation, and no pressure: https://www.generac.com/home-standby-generators/request-quote/

A:  Hi Kenny, thanks for your questions. Most of our units do come bundled with an automatic transfer switch. This product you're inquiring about comes with a 200 amp, service rated model. Thanks to this technology, your generator senses a power outage and automatically start supplying power to your home. For renewable energy applications, we recommend looking into our Generac EcoGen model.

A:  This is a great question. It is possible to configure your generator installation so that only select circuits in your electrical panel are powered during an outage. This is called "Essential Circuit Coverage" and is explained in more detail in this article from our Help Site: https://support.generac.com/s/article/How-Do-I-Correctly-Size-a-Generator-for-My-Home The best way to determine your backup power needs is to schedule a free in home consultation with one of our authorized dealers. They will take the time to gain an understanding of your unique needs and help you weigh available options: https://www.generac.com/home-standby-generators/request-quote/

A:  Hi Paul, thanks for reaching out! Yes, this transfer switch features a NEMA 3R rating, and can be installed outdoors.

A:  Hi Mike, thanks for reaching out! All of our air cooled home standby generators can easily be field converted to liquid propane. This article explains the process in more detail: https://support.generac.com/s/article/How-Do-I-Perform-a-Fuel-Conversion-on-My-Air-Cooled-Home-Standby-Generator

A:  Hi Tony, thanks for reaching out! Every home is different, and so is every installation. The placement of the generator, amount of materials required, adherence to local code/property restrictions, and installation of the natural gas or LP fuel source all make estimating installation costs unique. On average, installation costs of a home standby generator range from $8,000-$16,000, including the generator itself. Pricing can vary based on several factors, including the complexity of the installation process and your location.  The best way to know for sure is to get a free in-home assessment. One of our Authorized Generac Dealers will listen to your needs, assess your home, and give you a detailed quote. All at no charge, with no obligation, and no pressure: https://www.generac.com/home-standby-generators/request-quote/

A:  Hi Michael, thanks for reaching out! For off grid applications involving renewables and battery charging, we recommend the Generac EcoGen.