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Product Summary

As the #1 selling home standby generator brand, Generac's Home Standby Generators provide the automatic backup power you need to protect your home and family during a power outage. Connected to your existing LP or natural gas fuel supply, it starts within seconds of sensing power loss - automatically - and runs for as long as necessary until utility power returns. Choose from just enough power to cover essential circuits or whole house coverage. This affordable automatic standby generator offers protection for about half the cost of central air conditioning. Long, best-in-class service intervals mean you spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying the comfort that comes with owning a standby generator. Innovative engine design and rigorous testing are at the heart of Generac's success in providing the most reliable generators possible. All backed by 24/7/365 customer support and a nationwide dealer network of more than 9,000 strong.

What's Included

    (1) 14kW Next Generation Air-Cooled Standby Generator

Portable power where you need it

Portable power use cases

POWER TO KEEP GOING.

No power? No problem. Life doesn’t have to stop because of an outage. Keep your daily routine going and stay connected in every moment using our reliable home generators for power outages.

POWER TO STAY SAFE.

Power down your worry. Power up your safety. This home generator ensures security cameras, refrigerators, and heat and A/C units continue running through an outage, so the people that matter most are taken care of inside.

POWER TO STAY COMFORTABLE.

Redefine what happens during outages with a reliable power backup everyone can enjoy. From binge-watching TV shows to late-night gaming, our generators have the whole family and their favorite indoor activity covered.

How much power do you need?

Example generator wattage calculation
DEVICERUNNING
WATTS
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WATTS
Laptop computer225 None
Blender400450
Flat-screen TV150 None
Box fan200 None
Cell phone battery charger25 None
Outdoor light string250 None
Inflator pump50150
Slow cooker250 None
Microwave - 1000 watts1000 None
Total2550         plus       450
GENERATOR
SIZE

Minimum
starting watts
for your needs

All running watts + highest starting watt = Total wattage needed

Approximate running watts and additional starting watts for common devices
DEVICERUNNING
WATTS
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WATTS
Recreation AM/FM radio100 None
Box fan, 20"200 None
Blender400450
Cell phone battery charger25 None
Flat-screen TV150 None
Electric grill1650 None
Inflator pump50150
Outdoor light string250 None
Slow cooker250 None
Household Coffee maker1500 None
Laptop computer225 None
Hair dryer - 1250 watts1250 None
Light bulb - 100 watts100 None
Microwave - 1000 watts1000 None
Security system500 None
Television - 27"500 None
Toaster1200 None
Space heater1800 None
Outdoors Electric hedge trimmer400 None
Electric lawn mower1200 None
Electric line trimmer - 9"350 None
Electric edger960 None
Electric chain saw - 12" (1/2HP) 900 None

*Watts listed are approximate. Check your appliances for actual requirements. Total wattage requirements assumes intermittent starting of devices.

Features + Benefits

  • Whole House Protection: Keep your family comfortable and connected during power outages. Avoid the disruption of losing refrigeration, heating/cooling, lights and connectivity of your devices with a Home Standby Generator that automatically detects an outage and delivers backup power to your home
  • Electronic Fuel & Ignition Control (EFIC) improves cold starting performance, lower fuel consumption (less operating cost)*, and lower emissions*
  • Remote Monitoring & Control: Built-in Cellular Connectivity allows you to monitor performance and control your generator with Mobile Link app whether you're home or away. Provides real-time updates and maintenance alerts right on your device.* *Requires Mobile Link premium subscription
  • Superior Reliability: Oil level sensors monitor oil level to help ensure generator readiness, support in cold climates with improved cold start performance and sloped roof & rear intake to reduce risk of ice or snow intrusion
  • New Enclosure Design includes easy to remove panels and easy access to customer connection points. The new design better matches the latest trends in home design and exterior colors, while the sloped roof reduces water, dirt, ice build up, and prevents staining.

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

6842946

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

476.0 LB

Voltage

240

Rated Kilowatts LP

14

Fuel Type

Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
AttributeSpecification

Engine Brand

Generac

Engine Displacement

817 cc

Start Type

Automatic

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

No

Product Weight

391.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

46.4 x 26.3 x 30.7 in

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty