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  {
    "id": "generac-guardian-26kw",
    "name": "Generac Guardian 26kW (7291)",
    "brand": "Generac",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 6400,
    "priceHigh": 7400,
    "score": 9.3,
    "bestFor": "Large homes (2,500+ sq ft) with multiple AC zones, electric appliances, or a home office that can't go dark.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/generac-guardian-26kw/",
    "powerKw": 26,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Generac G-Force 1000 Series, 999cc V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Aluminum, corrosion-resistant (Bisque)",
    "homeSqFt": 2600,
    "connectivity": "Wi-Fi — Mobile Link remote monitoring included",
    "weightLb": 518,
    "dimensionsIn": "48.5 x 25.1 x 28.6",
    "noiseDb": 67,
    "releaseYear": 2024,
    "warranty": "5-year limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A service-entrance ATS included"
  },
  {
    "id": "generac-guardian-24kw",
    "name": "Generac Guardian 24kW (7209)",
    "brand": "Generac",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 5900,
    "priceHigh": 6900,
    "score": 9.1,
    "bestFor": "Large homes that want whole-house backup without quite paying the 26kW flagship price.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/generac-guardian-24kw/",
    "powerKw": 24,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Generac G-Force 1000 Series, 999cc V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Aluminum, corrosion-resistant",
    "homeSqFt": 2600,
    "connectivity": "Wi-Fi — Mobile Link remote monitoring included",
    "weightLb": 455,
    "dimensionsIn": "48 x 25 x 29",
    "noiseDb": 67,
    "releaseYear": 2021,
    "warranty": "5-year limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A service-entrance ATS included"
  },
  {
    "id": "generac-guardian-22kw",
    "name": "Generac Guardian 22kW (7210)",
    "brand": "Generac",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 5400,
    "priceHigh": 6400,
    "score": 9,
    "bestFor": "The most popular whole-house size in America — 2,500 sq ft homes with central air.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/generac-guardian-22kw/",
    "powerKw": 22,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Generac G-Force 1000 Series V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Aluminum, corrosion-resistant",
    "homeSqFt": 2500,
    "connectivity": "Wi-Fi — Mobile Link remote monitoring included",
    "noiseDb": 67,
    "releaseYear": 2021,
    "warranty": "5-year limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A service-entrance ATS included"
  },
  {
    "id": "kohler-26rcal",
    "name": "Kohler 26RCAL 26kW",
    "brand": "Kohler",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 6300,
    "priceHigh": 7300,
    "score": 8.9,
    "bestFor": "Generac skeptics who want the other big American brand — especially on propane, where it makes a full 26kW.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/kohler-26rcal/",
    "powerKw": 26,
    "fuel": "Natural gas (24kW) + liquid propane (26kW)",
    "engine": "Kohler Command PRO V-twin, 999cc",
    "enclosure": "Corrosion-proof composite",
    "homeSqFt": 2600,
    "connectivity": "OnCue Plus remote monitoring",
    "weightLb": 500,
    "dimensionsIn": "48 x 26 x 29",
    "noiseDb": 67,
    "releaseYear": 2022,
    "warranty": "5-year / 2,000-hour limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A RXT ATS with load shedding (bundled kits)"
  },
  {
    "id": "kohler-20rescl",
    "name": "Kohler 20RESCL 20kW",
    "brand": "Kohler",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 5200,
    "priceHigh": 6200,
    "score": 8.8,
    "bestFor": "Mid-size homes that want Kohler build quality at a mid-range price — and the quietest exercise cycle in this roundup.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/kohler-20rescl/",
    "powerKw": 20,
    "fuel": "Natural gas (18kW) + liquid propane (20kW)",
    "engine": "Kohler Command PRO CH1000, 999cc V-twin, 32 hp",
    "enclosure": "Corrosion-proof composite",
    "homeSqFt": 2200,
    "connectivity": "OnCue Plus remote monitoring",
    "weightLb": 500,
    "dimensionsIn": "48 x 26 x 29",
    "noiseDb": 64,
    "releaseYear": 2018,
    "warranty": "5-year / 2,000-hour limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A RXT service-entrance ATS included (200SELS kit)"
  },
  {
    "id": "champion-14kw-axis",
    "name": "Champion 14kW aXis (100837)",
    "brand": "Champion",
    "tier": "budget",
    "priceLow": 4400,
    "priceHigh": 5400,
    "score": 8.7,
    "bestFor": "Budget-conscious buyers and cold climates — the best value standby generator with the best warranty.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/champion-14kw-axis/",
    "powerKw": 14,
    "fuel": "Natural gas (12.5kW) + liquid propane (14kW)",
    "engine": "Champion V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Steel, sound-dampened with gull-wing doors",
    "homeSqFt": 1800,
    "connectivity": "Wi-Fi ATS setup + monitoring",
    "noiseDb": 62,
    "releaseYear": 2023,
    "warranty": "10-year limited (longest standard in the class)",
    "transferSwitch": "aXis whole-house ATS with Wi-Fi (100A/150A/200A options)"
  },
  {
    "id": "cummins-rs20a",
    "name": "Cummins QuietConnect RS20A 20kW",
    "brand": "Cummins",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 7800,
    "priceHigh": 9000,
    "score": 8.5,
    "bestFor": "Buyers who want commercial-grade Cummins engineering and the most compact 20kW footprint.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/cummins-rs20a/",
    "powerKw": 20,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Cummins/Onan V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Aluminum exterior, galvanized steel interior",
    "homeSqFt": 2200,
    "connectivity": "Cloud Connect smartphone app",
    "weightLb": 540,
    "dimensionsIn": "34.1 x 36 x 27.3",
    "noiseDb": 65,
    "releaseYear": 2020,
    "warranty": "5-year limited",
    "transferSwitch": "Sold separately (Cummins ATS)"
  },
  {
    "id": "generac-guardian-18kw",
    "name": "Generac Guardian 18kW (7182)",
    "brand": "Generac",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 4900,
    "priceHigh": 5900,
    "score": 8.8,
    "bestFor": "Mid-size homes (1,500–2,500 sq ft) that want whole-house Generac backup at a mid-range price.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/generac-guardian-18kw/",
    "powerKw": 18,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Generac G-Force 1000 Series V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Aluminum, corrosion-resistant",
    "homeSqFt": 2200,
    "connectivity": "Wi-Fi — Mobile Link remote monitoring included",
    "noiseDb": 67,
    "releaseYear": 2021,
    "warranty": "5-year limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A service-entrance ATS included"
  },
  {
    "id": "briggs-stratton-20kw",
    "name": "Briggs & Stratton 20kW PowerProtect (040657)",
    "brand": "Briggs & Stratton",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 5400,
    "priceHigh": 6400,
    "score": 8.4,
    "bestFor": "Buyers who want a 10-year warranty and a commercial Vanguard engine without paying Cummins money.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/briggs-stratton-20kw/",
    "powerKw": 20,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Commercial-grade Vanguard V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Galvanneal steel, automotive-grade paint",
    "homeSqFt": 2200,
    "connectivity": "InfoHub wireless monitoring",
    "noiseDb": 66,
    "releaseYear": 2021,
    "warranty": "10-year limited parts (PowerProtect)",
    "transferSwitch": "200A service-entrance ATS included (PPX kits)"
  },
  {
    "id": "generac-guardian-14kw",
    "name": "Generac Guardian 14kW (7228)",
    "brand": "Generac",
    "tier": "budget",
    "priceLow": 4300,
    "priceHigh": 5300,
    "score": 8.3,
    "bestFor": "The cheapest way into a genuine Generac whole-house system — smaller homes and essential-circuits backup.",
    "url": "https://backuppowerguide.com/generators/generac-guardian-14kw/",
    "powerKw": 14,
    "fuel": "Natural gas + liquid propane",
    "engine": "Generac G-Force V-twin",
    "enclosure": "Aluminum, corrosion-resistant",
    "homeSqFt": 1800,
    "connectivity": "Wi-Fi — Mobile Link remote monitoring included",
    "noiseDb": 67,
    "releaseYear": 2021,
    "warranty": "5-year limited",
    "transferSwitch": "200A service-entrance ATS included"
  }
]