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Estimate Purchase & Installation Cost

Estimate the upfront cost of purchasing and installing a standby generator system.

Cost inputs

Generator size

Generator size

Fuel source

Fuel source

Installation complexity

Installation complexity

Transfer switch

Transfer switch

Fuel connection

Fuel connection

Electrical work

Electrical work

Permits

Permits

Optional

Optional

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Your purchase & installation estimate

Estimated upfront cost

Estimated purchase and installation cost — not ongoing operating cost.

$8,200 – $13,500

Generator equipment is the largest cost, followed by electrical / installation labor.

Generator equipment: $5,000 – $7,500
Transfer switch: Included
Electrical / installation labor: $2,500 – $4,000
Fuel connection: $500 – $1,200
Permits: $200 – $800
Optional equipment: —

Actual installation costs vary by generator size, home layout, fuel connection, electrical work, permits, and local labor rates.

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