Is $13,486 to install a Generac 24kW whole house generator (Vendor A) a fair price?
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I’ve received 3 quotes for a whole house generator, and have eliminated the quote from the company that had a sales guy. What remains are two from electricians - one came as a recommendation from our company’s maintenance/property manager, the other recommendation came from our HVAC guy who we have really come to trust. We are in a relatively HCOL area in the northeast of USA. I was thinking about longevity/servicing/etc, and that made me actually lean a bit to the younger guy - in that Vendor A is inevitably going to retire much sooner than Vendor B. I'm trying to figure out who is misrepresenting, over-charging, or setting me up for extra fees, and if generator technology changes so frequently that I should lean towards the younger professional.
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This quote is from Vendor A, a very seasoned electrician with 20 years of generator installation experience. It includes the standard whole house generator installation along with specific enhancements and services. Vendor A estimates permits will cost an additional $500, which is not included in the initial price. - Generator: Generac 24kW - Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS): Included, with whole house generator functionality built into newer models - Generator Pad: Included - Propane Hookup: Full installation including hookup to propane line - Double Wall Oven Load Shed: 50A module - EV Charger Load Shed: 100A module (Vendor states 50A is underpowered based on experience) - Dryer Load Shed: Not included - AC Units Priority Setting: Via transfer switch - Cold Weather Package: Included - Initial Service: Included after approximately 10 hours of operation - First Year Maintenance: Included - Permits: NOT included (estimated additional cost ~$500)
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