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Generator guides
Everything below is written from doing the work in DFW, not from a content brief. If you are early in the process, start with cost or sizing — those are the two questions that determine everything else.
Start with cost or sizing
Natural gas, propane or diesel?
Real consumption figures, how long a propane tank actually lasts, why 20kW units make less power on natural gas, and the gas meter problem nobody warns you about.
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Will a generator run my air conditioner?
The load that decides everything in Texas. Compressor startup surge, what the ratings mean, and why load management is the cheap answer.
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Is a standby generator worth it in Texas?
An honest look, including the cases where the answer is no. Real installed costs against what the grid has actually done.
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What a whole house generator really costs in DFW
Equipment versus installation, broken out line by line, with the real bands we quote against.
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What size generator do I need?
Why air conditioning tonnage matters more than square footage in Texas, plus a calculator that gives you a range in two minutes.
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How installation actually works
Survey, quote, permits, install, inspection and commissioning — every step, including what drives the price.
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Cummins vs Generac
An honest comparison from a Cummins dealer, including the places Generac genuinely wins.
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Maintenance and service plans
What a service visit covers, how often a standby unit needs one, and why skipped maintenance is the top cause of an outage-night no-start.
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Warranty and service
The difference between the manufacturer warranty and the installer warranty, and why it matters when something breaks.
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Every question we get asked
Fuel, noise, run time, permits, air conditioning, resale value — answered without hedging.
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Still just researching?
That is fine — nobody buys a $4,286.47-and-up system on a first visit. All 35 models have their prices published, so you can do the arithmetic without talking to anyone.