Is $16,270 to install a 26kw generac generator with 100-gallon propane tank a fair price?
Project Details
Home is located in a rural mountainous area where power outages can last up to a week during winter or windy storms. The home currently uses propane for heat but has an electric dryer, induction stove, and one AC unit. The homeowner's spouse is a mechanical engineer who has performed electrical work on previous homes.
Quote Details
Install a 26kW Generac generator with 200-amp service entrance rated switch and propane fuel source. - Install new wiring from meter base to transfer switch - Install wiring to main house panel from transfer switch (4 wire) - Install approx. 70 feet of generator cable from transfer switch to generator (run above garage ceiling) - Separate grounds and neutrals in main house panel per NEC - Generator installation on a Genpad with 4 inches of stone and a 4x4 pressure treated frame - Includes start up, testing, and battery - First year of monitoring included - Gas installation included with purchase of one 100-gallon tank (set with 10% gas) - Includes gas line to generator with both high and low-pressure regulators
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Category
Electrical
Price
$16,270
Quote Date
June 12, 2026
Location
Pennsylvania
Year Built
2004
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