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Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 10kW (LP)/9kW (NG), 100 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7172

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Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 10kW (LP)/9kW (NG), 100 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7172
Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 10kW (LP)/9kW (NG), 100 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7172

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Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 10kW (LP)/9kW (NG), 100 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7172

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$4189.00

  • Offer: Mfg. E-Rebate: Free 7-Year Warranty with Purchase - $735 Value See Details

  • Shipping: 

    Free shipping (lower 48 states) - Factory shipped

    Heavy/large item. Lift gate service available.

  • Store Pickup: 

    Not available - online only
  • 5 Year Limited Warranty for automatic standby generators
  • Generac generators and engines are Engineered and Built in the USA using domestic and foreign parts.
  • True Power™ Technology delivers best-in-class power quality with less than 5 percent total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances.
  • Generac's G-Force Engine is a purpose-built, pressure-lubricated engine capable of handling the rigors of generator use, resulting in power that’s more reliable and requires less routine maintenance
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  • FREE 7-Year Warranty with Purchase—a $735 Value

    Purchase a qualifying Generac home standby generator and receive a FREE 7-Year Warranty. See details.

    Terms and conditions apply. Generator must be purchased between 4/6/26−6/12/26 and activated by 8/23/26.

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  • Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 10kW (LP)/9kW (NG), 100 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7172
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  • Generac Battery Warmer Pad, Model# 7101
Price for all three:

$4376.98

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Product Summary

As the #1 selling home standby generator brand, Generac's Guardian Series® generators provide the automatic backup power you need to protect your home and family during a power outage. Now coming with FREE Mobile Link™, allowing you to monitor the status of your generator on a phone, tablet or computer from anywhere in the world. 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. Generac's Guardian Series offers benefits that few competitors can match. Engineered and built in the U.S.A., the new lineup of home standby generators are engineered to save you money on installation while offering the same reliability and peace of mind you get from all Generac home standby generators. Features that simplify the process for our installers include removable door panels, a base pad that requires minimal ground preparation and more efficient wiring techniques that save time on installation. Innovative engine design and rigorous testing are at the heart of Generac’s success in providing the most reliable generators possible. Generac’s G-force engine is purpose-build, capable of handling the rigors of generator use, resulting in power that more reliable and requires less maintenance than any competitive engine. All backed by 24/7/365 customer support and a nationwide dealer network of more than 5,000 strong, the best in the market.

What's Included

    (1) Standby generator (1) 100 Amp 16-circuit transfer switch (1) Pre-attached composite mounting pad

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Features + Benefits

  • 5 Year Limited Warranty for automatic standby generators
  • Generac generators and engines are Engineered and Built in the USA using domestic and foreign parts.
  • True Power™ Technology delivers best-in-class power quality with less than 5 percent total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances.
  • Generac's G-Force Engine is a purpose-built, pressure-lubricated engine capable of handling the rigors of generator use, resulting in power that’s more reliable and requires less routine maintenance
  • 24/7
  • 365 Customer Support Team standing by all day, every day from our headquarters in Wisconsin to answer any questions you might have.
  • Quiet-Test™ Self-Test Mode runs at a lower RPM for a five or twelve minute test, making generators significantly quieter than other brands while consuming less fuel.
  • Tough, Durable All-Aluminum Enclosures: Our RhinoCoat™ powder-coated finish helps make corrosion-resistant aluminum perfect for all weather conditions.
  • Includes Mobile Link™ remote monitoring for checking the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using your smartphone, tablet or PC for free
  • 100A 16 circuit Transfer Switch Included

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

89720

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

415.0 LB

Voltage

120/240

Rated Kilowatts LP

10

Surge Kilowatts LP

10

Rated Kilowatts NG

9

Surge Kilowatts NG

9

Max. Amps

41.7

Fuel Type

Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
AttributeSpecification

Engine Brand

Generac

Engine Model

OHVI

Engine Displacement

460 cc

Enclosure Material

Aluminum

Start Type

Automatic

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

No

Transfer Switch Amps

100

Auto Shutdown

Yes

Product Weight

338.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

48.0 x 25.0 x 29.0 in

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  1. Can mice get inside of the cabinet and make a nest since the generator is dormant most of the time?

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    1. Mice should not be able to get inside of the generators cabinet. It is enclosed.

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  2. What model transfer switch does this include?.  Which part number?

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    1. The generator will come with a 100 amp 120/240 volt single phase 16 circuit automatic transfer switch model number RTG16EZA3.

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  3. What size breaker is on the generator?

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    1. The generator will come with a 45 amp MLCB breaker.

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  4. What are the dimensions of the generator for pouring a concrete slab

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    1. The dimensions for the generator are 48" L x 25" W x 29" H.

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  5. Is this generator fuel diesel fuel

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    1. This generator is designed to run on liquid propane or natural gas; it cannot run on diesel. We do offer a 15kW home standby generator, item 43437, which will run on diesel.

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  6. does this run on propane?

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    1. This generator can run on either propane or natural gas.

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  7. What is the advantage of Generac over a portable unit that has the same power?

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    1. The advantage of a standby generator is the unit will automatically come on when there is a power failure detected. With a portable generator, the user will need to start up the unit and connect it to the transfer switch.

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  8. does the unit switch off of the grid when it runs the monthly tests

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    1. Typically, a home standby generator should be exercised without load between once a week and once a month. It should be exercised under load once a month or once every 3 months. It will perform these exercises without load. The homeowner will need to manually transfer load to the generator to perform any exercises under load.

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  9. Can a generac generator be hooked up to any make transfer switch?

    1 answer

    1. It would be recommended to use a Generac transfer switch. This model comes with a 100 Amp transfer switch.

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  10. Is the propane generac 10 kW (LP)/9 kW (NG), 100 Amp, more expensive to run than the gas generator?

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    1. This generator can run on either propane or natural gas. You would need to check your local gas service companies for their rates on propane and natural gas.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

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