I have a Generac 16KW with automatic transfer in Wisconsin. I have a 100 amp service so this is able to run anything in the house we wish. Our range, dryer, hot water heater, furnace are all natural gas as is the Generator. We have had outages of 3 days and never knew the power was out. The Generac does self test itself once a week, which can be set by the user. Our house we are moving to in the Villages has a 150 amp service with all gas appliances so I would guess a 16 KW would probably run the whole house. You would want to do a calculation and might decide on a 20 KW. We are considering the installation of one in The Villages. The full installation cost approx $5000.00 up here. I will guess The Villages will cost more.
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