What size home generator do I need? A 17 to 20 kW generator is needed to run a whole house. A 13 to 16 kW generator may suffice for smaller houses 1,500 sq. ft. or less. Is it worth getting a ...

A 1,000- to 3,000-square-foot home can usually get by on a 16,000-watt (16 kW) generator, while a larger home between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet would need a 20,000-watt (20 kW) generator.

Makinex will launch a 32-kW Power Generator. The new model contains advanced alternator technology bringing control, flexibility and reliability to construction sites. The 32 kW Power Generator is ...