The 6 Best Home Generators of 2021
By The Spruce
Generac PowerPact 7,500 Watt Standby Generator, Model 69981
"Best Budget"
Cummins 13 kW QuietConnect Home Standby Generator, Model RS13A
"Best Quiet"
Briggs & Stratton 10 kW Automatic Home Standby Generator, Model 040375
"Best for Small Homes"
Briggs & Stratton 17 kW Home Standby Generator, Model 040630
"Best for Medium Homes"
Briggs & Stratton 12,000 Watt Automatic Air-Cooled Standby Generator
"Best Air-Cooled"
Genarac 22,000 Watt Air-Cooled Standby Generator
"Best Overall"
Generac Protector 48,000 Watt Liquid Cooled Automatic Diesel Standby Generator
"Best Liquid-Cooled"
Briggs & Stratton 10,000 Watt Standby Generator with Automatic Transfer Switch
"Best for Small Homes"
Champion Power Equipment 14,000 Watt Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator
"Best for Medium Homes"
Briggs & Stratton 20,000 Automatic Air-Cooled Standby Generator Watt Generator
"Best for Large Homes"
Kohler 14,000 Watt Air-Cooled Standby Generator with Automatic Transfer Switch Generator
"Best Hi-Tech"