As the title states I'm shopping for a generator in the 10-12Kw range and currently at the top of my list is the Winco Tri Fuel HPS12000HE Linked here... for a standby generator for my house. I like that it uses a V twin Honda GX engine and although I don't currently have any gaseous fuel available I may look into installing a propane tank to have a reliable long term fuel supply. I want a generator that is overbuilt and reliable so far this seems to fit the bill. Generator will be housed in an enclosure that I will build next to my garage to keep it out of the weather and keep the sound levels manageable.
I'm certainly open to other options but the main reason I'm shopping for a generator of this size is to provide enough power to have AC in my house during extended power outages. This is the second year in a row that I've been without power for several days and I'm over it.
So guys tell me what else I should consider in a similar price range that will run my AC at my house as well as lights etc. not concerned about the electric range as I can use the microwave, water heater could also be powered by a 10-12Kw generator but obviously not at the same time as the AC but the water stays warm for at least a day so I can load share if needed to have cold air and hot water.
I'm not super excited about the Generac offerings in this size as the quality of their house built engines and generator heads seems to be hit and miss at best. I absolutely trust the GX630 Honda engine that the Winco uses.
Open to all opinions.
I'm certainly open to other options but the main reason I'm shopping for a generator of this size is to provide enough power to have AC in my house during extended power outages. This is the second year in a row that I've been without power for several days and I'm over it.
So guys tell me what else I should consider in a similar price range that will run my AC at my house as well as lights etc. not concerned about the electric range as I can use the microwave, water heater could also be powered by a 10-12Kw generator but obviously not at the same time as the AC but the water stays warm for at least a day so I can load share if needed to have cold air and hot water.
I'm not super excited about the Generac offerings in this size as the quality of their house built engines and generator heads seems to be hit and miss at best. I absolutely trust the GX630 Honda engine that the Winco uses.
Open to all opinions.