BuyerZone users' home generator requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their home generator purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of home generators other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: home generator purchasing requirements

"It need to be 1800rpm liquid cool brushless generator 8-12kw . It could be used low hr. good condition . No Chinese or Indian engines . Only made in USA , Europe or Japan ."
-- Residential buyer, Miami, FL

"I am looking for a 3500 watt propane generator and I would like to spend less than $450. "
-- Residential buyer, Germantown, MD

"I need a natural gas generator to power the heat, the refrigerator and the stove and some lights during ice storms."
-- Residential buyer, Hendersonville, NC

"We will be runing to homes and a pump house off this."
-- Residential buyer, Olalla, WA

"I would the unit to be a Turn-Key started will need a Manual transfer switch with an external Diesl fuel tank and extra oil and fuel filters. Must be easy to change filets as well as oil."
-- Residential buyer, Gibbon, NE

"3 or 4 ton A/Celectric range and dryerwell pump and septic pumphouse is mostly fluorescent lightingoil hot water baseboard heat (six zones) and domestic hot water."
-- Residential buyer, Forked River, NJ

"5k - 8k, auto throttle, voltage regulation for sensitive equipment,."
-- Residential buyer, Montrose, WV

"240 VAC Split Phase, Automatic Transfer Switch Option, Fuel Oil Tank, Liquid Cooled Option, Liquid-Liquid Heat Exchanger Option."
-- Residential buyer, Coventry, CT

"Along with the ATS, I would prefer a main breaker load panel as I want to energize a 100A breaker at the main panel, that will then feed the distribution panel inside the house. the ATS and load panel will need to be exterior use rated js."
-- Residential buyer, Santa Cruz, CA

"We are in a ice storm without power since 12/30/06 i have 3 kids and cant afford to keep staying in a hotel. thanks."
-- Residential buyer, Bertrand, NE

"No special mediacal equipmdent. Need backup for basic electrical needs."
-- Residential buyer, Aptos, CA

"Generator may be utilized for security system to be installed at later date."
-- Residential buyer, Monroe, WA

"We have a 290' well that would be required to start."
-- Residential buyer, Gold Hill, OR

"2 each 3 pin 117 volt outlets 1 each 4 pin 220 single phasee outlet Multi-fuel engin, Gas , natural gas and Propane."
-- Residential buyer, Bremerton, WA

"10 circuit transfer switch. to run oil burner,well pump,appliances (refg,freezer) three circuits of lights. for living room,computer room,kitchen. must be electric start."
-- Residential buyer, Newton, NJ

"I need a 10KW to 12KW generator per my electrician's recommendation."
-- Residential buyer, Prior Lake, MN

"30A L14 Interface, Propane consumption per hour at rated load, noise level, etc and of course price. Already have 7.5KW transfer switch system installed. Thanks!"
-- Residential buyer, Seattle, WA

"Has to be able to supply total household including well electic range and hot water heater and 2 ref and 2 deep freegers."
-- Residential buyer, Ayr, NE

"My main concerns are to power my sump pump (small) and my hot tub (3000w?) and my refridgerator during power outages. Very rural area."
-- Residential buyer, Skykomish, WA

"6500 to 8500 watts. 2200 sf home with natural gas heat and hot water. Use of washer/dryer not a consideration. 25 cf refer and 18 cf freezer in garage. Gas range. Electric oven not a consideration. Standard microwave oven. Computer system (battery backed up). Television. Thanks, M Morrow."
-- Residential buyer, Bellingham, WA

"Looking for a backup generator for temporary use in case of a poweroutage, to keep certain appliances running."
-- Residential buyer, Syracuse, NY

"Looking for kohler 12kw with 200amp RTS auto transfer switch with a nema 3R box."
-- Residential buyer, Hydesville, CA

"IF YOU CALL MY HOME PHONE (RETIRED) AND YOUR NAME AND NUMBER DOESN'T SHOW ON THE CALLER ID YOU WILL NOT GET AN ANSWER EXCEPT THE ANSWER MACHINE. (I TYPE IN ALL CAPS NORMALLY- I'M NOT YELLING!) ABOUT 5.0 KW, MUST HAVE SUSTAINABLE & VERIFIABLE 60 Hz,OUTPUT,GASOLINE/GASAHOL OPERATED,PORTABLE WITH WHEELS,ELECTRIC START,( maybe pull start back up option ? )."
-- Residential buyer, Kodak, TN

"I don't know the requirements. I am looking for a generator to power the house completely when there is a power failure."
-- Residential buyer, Charlotte, NC

"Want a propane powered generator for emergency use only -- around 4 or 5 KW."
-- Residential buyer, Bozeman, MT

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