Frequently Asked Questions
Lennox Generators
Why should I purchase a residential standby generator and not just a portable generator?
What is a residential generator?
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?
At the heart of the Lennox™ Residential Generator is the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), which monitors incoming voltage from the utility line leading to your home. When utility power is interrupted, the transfer switch immediately senses the problem and signals the generator to start. Within seconds, power is transferred from the utility line to the generator, which then begins supplying electricity to your pre-selected circuits. At the same time, the ATS safely closes off the utility line, preventing any “backfeed,” which is dangerous and could short–circuit wiring in your home and neighboring homes, and even prove fatal to a worker repairing downed power lines. Later, when the ATS senses that utility line voltage has been restored, it automatically shifts the electrical load back to the utility line. After running a short cool-down cycle, the generator shuts down and returns to standby mode.
NOTE: A residential standby generator is not an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system and does not meet the minimum requirements for medical generators as required in NFPA 99, 101 and 110. Therefore, residential standby generators are not intended for use with dialysis machines, breathing machines or other medically necessary equipment or electronics requiring uninterrupted power.
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?
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