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Why Standby Generators

Power outages are disruptive to daily life. But with innovative technology designed to keep your home powered through outage after outage, your Kohler home generator makes it easy to keep life moving.
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Life doesn’t stop when the power goes out.

Here are a few scenarios where a generator can make all the difference.

Features & Benefits

Exclusive to KOHLER, PowerBoost lets you effortlessly start large loads without dropping power to other appliances.

PowerBoost™ Technology

KOHLER generators are built to perform not just standby. Hospitals, nuclear power plants, and even the National Weather Service trust in hard-working, long-lasting KOHLER generators.

Commercial Engines

KOHLER standby generators run on your home’s natural gas or propane. No refueling or extension cords, just clean, reliable power.

No Refueling

KOHLER generators restore power to your home faster than competition.

Fastest Return to Power

Our weatherproof enclosures keep your home generator running in any climate, tested to withstand 181 mph winds. Stay powered through whatever nature throws your way.

Weatherproof Enclosure

Stay connected with remote access and an intuitive interface using the free KOHLER Energy Management app. Monitor your generator easily, whether at home or on the go.

Remote Monitoring

Real stories from real KOHLER Generator owners

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From ice storms to a wedding day power outage, Anthony relies on his Kohler Home Generator to keep the power on in his home in upstate New York. - “I would recommend Kohler generators all day long.”

Anthony Carrino
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What size generator do I need?

Select which scenario best describes your power needs below.

Here’s a quick tool to estimate the right size KOHLER® generator for your home or business. The best way to determine your specific power needs is to ask your generator professional to perform a site survey to analyze your electrical load and specify and install the proper generator system.

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Designed to power all your essential electrical needs. From your furnace fan and refrigerator to your sump pump, lights, well pump, and more, these generators ensure everything runs smoothly when you need it most.

14kW

$4,899* MSRP
14 kW Generator
Model Number14RCA
Fuel TypeNatural Gas | LPG

20kW

$5,819* MSRP
20 kW Generator
Model Number20RCA
Fuel TypeNatural Gas | LPG

12kW

$5,569* MSRP
12 kW Generator
Model Number12RES
Fuel TypeNatural Gas | LPG

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Our helpful Kohler professionals are ready to answer any questions you have.

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