Standby Generators
Enjoy peace of mind, no matter what happens outside
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.
Life doesn’t stop when the power goes out.
Here are a few scenarios where a home generator can make all the difference.
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If you or a loved one use medical devices like oxygen machines, ventilators, or CPAP machines, a power outage can disrupt your care. Reach out to a Kohler dealer to identify a generator that powers essential equipment when you need it.
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Remote workers and home-based businesses can’t afford downtime. Whether you’re on an important video call, managing online orders, or running a storefront, KOHLER generators keep your operations running smoothly—no interruptions, no lost income.
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A vacant home is especially vulnerable during a power outage. Prevent costly damage from frozen pipes, mold, or flooding with a reliable generator that automatically kicks in—even when no one is there to turn it on.
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For those embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle, a KOHLER generator ensures you have a dependable energy source. Whether you’re living in a remote cabin or an eco-friendly home, you’ll never be left in the dark.
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From hurricanes and tornadoes to wildfires and blizzards, extreme weather can knock out power for days—or even weeks. With a KOHLER generator, you can weather the storm with confidence, knowing your home and loved ones are protected.
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Whether it's a wine collection, musical instruments, exotic pets, or more, KOHLER keeps your home climate stable and your valuables safe. Safeguard what matters most.
How it works
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Your generator is connected to your home’s electrical systems, continuously monitoring the utility power.
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Your generator’s Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) detects the disruption in utility power within seconds.
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The generator supplies your home with electricity until your utility power is restored.
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As power is restored, the ATS automatically switches back to utility grid power. Your generator remains in standby until the next outage.
Features & Benefits
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Power Boost Technology
PowerBoost lets you effortlessly start large loads without dropping power to other appliances.
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Commercial Engines
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.
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No Refueling
Standby generators run on your home’s natural gas or propane. No refueling or extension cords, just clean, reliable power.
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Fastest Return To Power
Kohler generators restore power to your home faster than competition.
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Weather Proof Enclosure
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.
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Remote Monitoring
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.
Why Kohler?
Since 1920, we’ve built the best generators in the world. We have high standards for our generators, so you have reliable power when you need it most
What size generator do I need?
Select which scenario best describes your power needs below.
Here’s a quick guide 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.
Just the basics
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.
14 kW
12 kW
10 kW
Our most popular generators. These generators power everything that keeps your home running comfortably—furnace, refrigerator, sump pump, lighting, internet, washer/dryer, and more—ensuring comfort and security during any outage.
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20 kW
26 kW
30 kW
Power it all
These KOHLER generators are built to handle the heaviest power loads, keeping everything in your home running—from the furnace and sump pump to your hot tub and espresso maker. With KOHLER, you can power it all, effortlessly.
26 kW
38 kW
48 kW
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Real stories from real owners
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A+ Customer Service “I cannot thank you enough for your kind assistance in purchasing my seat lift chair. I have never dealt with a company that went above and beyond the way you did.” Suellen P. – Pennsylvania • Smooth Sailing “The installers were wonderful. Everything went smoothly. The product is still new, but is good” Eileen B. – Pennsylvania •
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