Generac Guardian Generator

With Generac’s Guardian Series, you need never invest in a larger backup power system than you need. From essential circuit coverage to backing up your entire home, there is a Guardian Series home backup generator that fits the bill. Generac’s Guardian Series kicks in within seconds of determining power loss—automatically—and runs for as long as necessary until utility power returns.
With Generac’s Guardian Series, you need never invest in a larger backup power system than you need. From essential circuit coverage to backing up your entire home, there is a Guardian Series home backup generator that fits the bill. Generac’s Guardian Series kicks in within seconds of determining power loss—automatically—and runs for as long as necessary until utility power returns.

About the Generac Guardian

Mobile Monitoring

Allows you to monitor the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Easily access information, such as the current operating status and maintenance alerts. Connect your account to your authorized service dealer for fast, friendly and proactive service. With Mobile Link, you are taken care of before the next power outage.

OHVI Engine

Your Guardian Series generator might have to get you through days—or weeks—without utility power. Its OHVI engine, specifically designed for generator use, provides the reliability to power through the most severe outages.

True Power

Best-in-class power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion means clean, smooth operation of your sensitive electronics and appliances.

Quiet Test

Runs at a lower RPM for a five or twelve minute test, making generators significantly quieter than other brands while consuming less fuel.

About the Generac Guardian

Mobile Monitoring

Allows you to monitor the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Easily access information, such as the current operating status and maintenance alerts. Connect your account to your authorized service dealer for fast, friendly and proactive service. With Mobile Link, you are taken care of before the next power outage.

OHVI Engine

Your Guardian Series generator might have to get you through days—or weeks—without utility power. Its OHVI engine, specifically designed for generator use, provides the reliability to power through the most severe outages.

True Power

Best-in-class power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion means clean, smooth operation of your sensitive electronics and appliances.

Quiet Test

Runs at a lower RPM for a five or twelve minute test, making generators significantly quieter than other brands while consuming less fuel.

Interlock Kits & Generators - Getting the Most out of your Generator

Setting up a generator manually, running cords, and managing power usage yourself can be inconvenient and potentially hazardous if you find yourself in hazardous weather that affects your power. A transfer switch and interlock kit can make using your generator safer, easier, and more convenient.

An interlock kit and a generator transfer switch disconnects your home from the utility grid before powering it with a generator. This avoids damage to your generator and connected devices when power is restored. This device eliminates the chance of your generator back-feeding the utility system, potentially harming workers who are trying to restore power.

An interlock kit uses a simple metal plate to prevent the main breaker, or the generator’s supply breaker, from turning on while the other is active. During a power outage, the homeowner would turn off the main breaker and all branch circuits, then slide the interlock plate away from the generator’s breaker, allowing it to be turned on. Branch circuits could then be turned on individually, being careful not to exceed the generator’s output capacity.

A transfer switch reroutes important circuits to a secondary service panel, where a transfer switch can disconnect from utility power before connecting those circuits to the generator. Transfer switches can be manual or automatic, and they can power a few select circuits or an entire home.

Interlock Kits & Generators - Getting the Most out of your Generator

Setting up a generator manually, running cords, and managing power usage yourself can be inconvenient and potentially hazardous if you find yourself in hazardous weather that affects your power. A transfer switch and interlock kit can make using your generator safer, easier, and more convenient.

An interlock kit and a generator transfer switch disconnects your home from the utility grid before powering it with a generator. This avoids damage to your generator and connected devices when power is restored. This device eliminates the chance of your generator back-feeding the utility system, potentially harming workers who are trying to restore power.

An interlock kit uses a simple metal plate to prevent the main breaker, or the generator’s supply breaker, from turning on while the other is active. During a power outage, the homeowner would turn off the main breaker and all branch circuits, then slide the interlock plate away from the generator’s breaker, allowing it to be turned on. Branch circuits could then be turned on individually, being careful not to exceed the generator’s output capacity.

A transfer switch reroutes important circuits to a secondary service panel, where a transfer switch can disconnect from utility power before connecting those circuits to the generator. Transfer switches can be manual or automatic, and they can power a few select circuits or an entire home.