Factory-Authorized Kohler & Cummins Dealer
Standby Generators
From whole-home backup to light-commercial power — professionally sized, installed, and maintained, backed by 60+ years of Banner Electric.
Why a Standby Generator
Power That Never Stops
Central Ohio weather does not wait. Ice storms, high winds, and summer thunderstorms knock out power for hours — sometimes days — whether you are in Newark, Granville, or anywhere across Licking County. A permanently installed standby generator detects the outage and restores power to your home or business within seconds, automatically.
Starts Automatically
Senses the outage and restores power in seconds — even when you are away from home.
Powers What Matters
From essential circuits to your whole home, we size the system to your real needs.
Always Ready
Runs on natural gas or propane — no refueling, no extension cords, no manual startup.
Home Standby Solutions
The Right Kohler Generator for Your Home
From essential-circuit backup to full-home coverage with 200-amp service — sized and installed across Central Ohio, with Kohler as our go-to recommendation.
Whole-Home Generators
14 kW – 48 kW
Keep the lights on, the furnace running, and the sump pump working — even during extended outages. As a Factory-Authorized dealer, we install factory-backed home standby generators across Newark, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, and the surrounding Licking County communities.
Residential Lineup
| Size | What It Powers | Equipment Range* |
|---|---|---|
| 14 kW | Essentials — TV, water heater, heating & A/C | $4,800 – $5,500 |
| 20 kW | Most major appliances — full kitchen, electronics, HVAC | $5,600 – $6,400 |
| 26 kW | Whole home — HVAC, sump pump, major appliances | $7,200 – $8,200 |
| 48 kW | Entire home with 200-amp service | $24,500 – $28,000 |
*Equipment pricing range. Labor, transfer switch options, pad, gas line, permitting, and accessories not included. Final quote based on a free in-home assessment.
Commercial Solutions
Built for Businesses That Can’t Afford Downtime
Retail, restaurants, offices, churches, and small manufacturing facilities — we handle sizing, permitting, fuel coordination, and installation across Licking County and Central Ohio.
Light Commercial Generators
30 kW – 150 kW
Retail stores, restaurants, offices, churches, and small manufacturing facilities that can’t afford downtime. We handle permitting, fuel coordination, and installation from start to finish.
Commercial Lineup
| Size | Typical Application | Equipment Range* |
|---|---|---|
| 30 kW | Small office, retail, restaurant, church | $18,500 – $22,500 |
| 48 kW | Larger restaurant, medical office, multi-tenant retail | $24,500 – $28,500 |
| 60 kW | Mid-size retail, daycare, light manufacturing | $27,500 – $33,000 |
| 100 kW | Manufacturing, larger commercial facility, multi-building | $38,000 – $48,000 |
| 150 kW | Mid-size manufacturing, critical commercial, food service | $50,000 – $62,000 |
*Equipment pricing range across Kohler and Cummins natural-gas standby models. Labor, transfer switch, concrete pad, gas line, permitting, and accessories not included. Final quote based on a free site assessment.
Common Questions
Generator FAQ
Straight answers to the questions we hear most — sizing, fuel, brands, install time, noise, and service.
What size generator do I need for my home?
Most Central Ohio homes between 1,800 and 3,500 square feet are well-served by a 20kW–26kW unit. The right size depends on what you want to keep running — HVAC, well pump, sump pump, EV charger, and kitchen loads all add up. Our free load calculation walks through your panel and tells you exactly which model fits.
Natural gas or propane — which is better?
If your home already has natural gas service, that is the easier path: unlimited fuel, no tank to refill, lower per-hour cost. Propane is a great option for homes outside the gas grid — a 500-gallon tank can run a 22kW unit for roughly 5–7 days at typical load. We help you decide during the site visit.
Which Kohler generator should I choose?
Kohler is our go-to for Central Ohio homes, and it is the only residential line we install. We like its build quality, its strong standard warranty, and how quietly it runs. We will walk you through the right model for your home, your budget, and current availability during your free site visit.
How long does installation take?
Most residential standby installs take one to two days on-site once the unit is delivered. Lead time on units is typically two to four weeks during normal demand, longer during storm seasons.
How loud is a standby generator, and how fast does it kick on?
Modern Kohler residential units run at about 65–69 dB at 23 feet — roughly the volume of a normal conversation. We always position the unit to keep it well within local Licking County noise ordinances. On start-up speed: the automatic transfer switch senses an outage within seconds and your generator is up to full power in about 10 seconds, so the gap is barely noticeable.
Do you offer service and maintenance plans?
Yes. We offer annual maintenance plans that keep your generator under warranty and ready to run — oil and filter changes, battery and coolant checks, a transfer-switch test, and a full operational inspection, typically on a twice-a-year schedule. Because we are a Factory-Authorized Kohler dealer, we can also service and repair Kohler units even if another company installed them.
Get Started
Request a Free Generator Quote
Tell us about your property and power needs. We will respond within one business day to schedule a free site assessment.