It’s been over two decades since Generac created the residential generator market. Prior to that, smaller standby units were generally too costly and impractical for residential use. With the development of Generac’s OHVI engine, the #1 selling brand of home backup generators was born, and automatic standby power became both an accessible and affordable option for homeowners.
A permanently installed Generac home backup generator (known as a standby generator) protects your home automatically. It runs on natural gas or liquid propane (LP) fuel, and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit. A home backup generator delivers power directly to your home’s electrical system, backing up your entire home or just the most essential items.