Power you can trust
You can feel the security of having a global power leader in your own backyard with Cummins Home Generators. For more than 100 years, Cummins has powered everything from heavy-duty trucks to trains and tractors. We've provided dependable power generation to hospitals, data centers, and stadiums around the world.
Now you and your family can rely on that same expertise to get the latest in power technology with our generators for homes. Be prepared for bad weather, rolling outages, ice storms and more - and never lose your wi-fi or the contents of your freezer again.
Permanently installed standby generator power
QuietConnect Series Home Generators
When you want a permanently-installed home generator ready to provide power automatically when needed, QuietConnect is the way to go. Cummins QuietConnect generators are engineered, tested and manufactured in the USA and offer the best features for whole house generators:
- Quiet operation
- Sturdy design
- Monitoreo remoto
- Dependability from a world leader in power generation
Watch a video review of the Cummins QuietConnect Home Generator
Find the best whole house generator for you
Cummins offers three types of home generators, in different configurations specific to your needs:
- Permanently-installed 13 - 100 kW home standby generators that power up when needed. These generators can be fueled by natural gas or LP gas.
- Heavy-duty 9,500-watt portable generators that you can hook up to your home as needed for backup power. Fueled by gasoline or propane.
- Lightweight and versatile 2,500- and 4,500-watt portable generators that run on gasoline and are perfect for camping or outdoor activities
See which option is right for you
What makes a Cummins Home Generator right for you?
- Powerful, clean-burning engines run on natural gas or propane for eco-friendly, efficient performance.
- Patented sound attenuation technology makes Cummins generators quiet and neighborhood friendly.
- Remote monitoring allows you to observe and control your standby generator from anywhere with your mobile device.
- Quiet performance and compact design allow Cummins generators to be installed close to your home and blend into almost any landscape.
What size home generator do you need?
Use our home generator size calculator to estimate what type of generator you'll need to ensure reliable backup power for your home.
If you prefer to talk to a friendly, knowledgeable local dealer and get a free, no-obligation home assessment, we invite you to request a home generator consultation.
Request a Free In-home Assessment
How much home generator power do I need?
The size of your home generator depends on how much power you need. La energía que necesita depende de los artículos esenciales a los que quiera alimentar durante un corte de energía. You can use our Home Generator Sizing Calculator to determine the size that's right for you.
Home Generator Warranty Coverage
We back up your proven Cummins home generator with a competitive base home generator warranty with fewer exclusions than other brands. Con opciones de garantía extendida rentables para que tenga cobertura total por hasta 10 años. Please speak to your Cummins Authorized Dealer for more information.
Learn more about home generators
How does a whole house generator work?
Home generators are smaller than the generators used in commercial and industrial applications, but work in the same way, and have the same components. La mejor manera de instalar un generador para el hogar es conectarlo al panel eléctrico principal de la casa, para que pueda alimentar todos los circuitos eléctricos de la casa cuando sea necesario. Esto se hace con un dispositivo conocido como conmutador de transferencia. The transfer switch prevents electricity from traveling from the generator and into the power lines, so utility workers don't risk getting an electric shock from someone's home generator when they are working on the lines.
La mayoría de los hogares utilizan generadores como energía de reserva. En caso de un corte eléctrico, el generador detecta la pérdida de energía y se activa automáticamente, generalmente en segundos.
Los generadores portátiles son versiones reducidas de los generadores para el hogar y cuentan con un motor de aproximadamente la mitad del tamaño de un motor de cortadora de césped. Hay disponibles muchos generadores portátiles que pesan 50 libras o menos. Su portabilidad los hace muy adecuados para viajes de campamento, comidas al aire libre y proyectos de construcción.
Los generadores portátiles modernos vienen con salidas de CA estándar y puertos de carga USB. Algunos incluso tienen conectividad Bluetooth y una aplicación que permite al usuario monitorear el estado del generador desde un teléfono inteligente. Otros tienen baterías integradas que proporcionan energía durante algún tiempo sin tener que arrancar el motor. Los generadores portátiles nunca deben usarse en interiores, dentro de un vehículo o dentro de una tienda de campaña porque pueden liberar monóxido de carbono mortal.
How much does it cost to run a whole house generator?
Learn more about the cost of running home standby generators in our resources section.
What appliances and necessities can you run with a home standby or portable generator?
Here's a general guide to what you can power with different size generators. (Para simplificar, estos ejemplos utilizan las necesidades de energía de los electrodomésticos. The actual power consumption of your appliances could vary.)
¿Qué puede alimentar un generador de 9,000 vatios?
This range of power needs means you can probably use a portable generator instead of a whole house generator. Un generador portátil de 9,000 vatios puede hacer funcionar una de las siguientes combinaciones, pero no ambas al mismo tiempo.
- Refrigerador, horno microondas, cocina eléctrica y lavaplatos, O
- Aire acondicionado central en casas más pequeñas, lavadora y plancha
¿Qué hará funcionar un generador de 13, 000 vatios?
Este tamaño de generador es un excelente generador de nivel inicial para alimentar las habitaciones que elija. Un generador de 13,000 vatios podría alimentar todas las comodidades básicas a continuación:
- Aire acondicionado central
- Calentador de agua eléctrico
- Horno de gas
- Puerta eléctrica de garaje
- Refrigerador
- Congelador
- Microondas
What can you run with a 20,000 watt generator?
Un generador de reserva de 20,000 vatios es ideal para alimentar toda la casa durante un corte de energía, especialmente si tiene una casa más grande o si los cortes son más prolongados. A 20,000-watt generator could power the following essentials in addition to the list above:
- Lavaplatos
- Lavadora
- Secadora (eléctrica)
- Estufa (a gas o eléctrica)
Home Generator Accessories
Your authorized dealer can provide your home generator, an automatic transfer switch, and installation. Our remote monitoring app makes operation and maintenance easy.
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