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Generac 24 kW Home Standby Generator

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24,000 watts of backup power with Bluetooth monitoring and automatic CO/low-oil shutdown, backed by a 5-year warranty.
Generac MPN 7261 In Stock & Ready to Ship
$6,599.00
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About Product Overview

The Generac 24000KW is a whole-house standby unit built for homeowners who don't want to think twice when the power goes out. Running on a Generac G-Force engine with 997cc of displacement, it puts out up to 24,000 starting watts and holds steady at 24,000 watts on LP or 22,500 watts on natural gas - enough to carry a full home's essentials, and then some, through an extended outage.

Built-in Bluetooth lets you check status and run diagnostics from your phone, while automatic shutdowns for carbon monoxide and low oil protect the unit and your household without you having to babysit it. Note that this model does not include an automatic transfer switch, so plan for one separately. Backed by Generac's 5-year limited parts and labor warranty and assembled in the USA, it's built for buyers who want serious backup power and are ready to have it installed by a pro.

  • Generac G-Force engine, 997cc displacement
  • 24,000 starting watts
  • 24,000W continuous on LP / 22,500W continuous on natural gas
  • Bluetooth connectivity for remote monitoring
  • Automatic CO and low oil shutdown protection
  • 5-year limited parts and labor warranty; made in USA

The Details Specifications

Ships Ground Travels by ground for safe handling — common for items with a lithium battery, aerosol, or liquid inside. Nothing extra to do on your end; it simply ships by truck instead of by air.
Non-Returnable This product cannot be returned. All sales final.
Brand Generac
Model / MPN 7261
UPC 696471103731
Weight 461 lbs
Country of Origin USA
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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