Generator Questions, Help and Tips

Why should I purchase a residential standby generator and not just a portable generator?

A Lennox™ Residential Generator is installed permanently outside your home and is fueled by either natural gas or liquid propane (LP) gas. When an outage occurs, the generator starts up automatically—whether you're home or away—restoring power in as little as 10 seconds. Competitive models take up to 30 seconds to begin providing backup power.

Lennox™ Residential Generators claim to be extremely quiet, but other manufacturers make similar claims. Whose claim do I believe?

How does a residential generator work?

Why should I purchase a generator from Lennox instead of the competition?

How does a Lennox generator protect my computer, TV or other electronic devices?

Can a Lennox generator provide enough backup power for my entire home—including air conditioning?

How do I know my generator is always ready and able to work properly when a power outage occurs?

How long will the generator operate under continuous usage?

How big is the generator?

Who is qualified to install my generator?

Are permits required prior to installation?

Could there be extra costs related to the permitting process or actual installation?

What is the warranty coverage on a Lennox™ Residential Generator?