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

"I am looking for a generator to be used to power scientific equipment at a remote location for an extended period of time (about two months, with weekly visits). My power needs are less that 200 watts. Essentially, I need a small generator that can be run continuously - perhaps fueled by propane?Thanks!"
-- Residential buyer, Warm Springs, OR

"We want a very high quality deisel generator with the ability to run for long periods of time(weeks if necessary).It must go on automatically(Xfer switch) and run without intervention on a regular basis to avoid problems."
-- Residential buyer, Newmarket, NH

"Need to have 110 and 220 volt outlets.Quiet operation is necessary."
-- Residential buyer, Fort Wainwright, AK

"We are haveing a carnival that requires lights to be at 10 to 15 booths. We will be running 25 to 100 ft. extention cords from the generator to the booths."
-- Residential buyer, Los Angeles, CA

"I want this generator to go on automaticlly when the power goes off."
-- Residential buyer, Warren, NJ

"General household (furnace/ac, 2 refrigerators, lights in master bed/bath, kitchen and family room and 2 tvs, microwave, oven, water heater(hmm...that's gas, I believe), laptop computer)."
-- Residential buyer, Rochester, MI

"Natural gas and electric hookups are on opposite sides of the house."
-- Residential buyer, Issaquah, WA

"I need this to operate my bed and lift and possibly furnace in the event of power failure. The ped pulls 250 volts and the lift is 6.0 amps. Not sure how many volts the furnace blower pulls."
-- Residential buyer, Keosauqua, IA

"Need to run electric - microwave, oven, fridge, interior lights; gas - heat, water heater."
-- Residential buyer, Snoqualmie, WA

"The power generators have to be 220/380 50 hz system.the system has to be compatable with the joradanian power code."
-- Residential buyer, Prospect Park, NJ

"Need minimu of 18 k gen. with 400 watt transfer switch complete with all compontents to complete installation."
-- Residential buyer, Rustburg, VA

"Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Electric Start Generator w/ Cord."
-- Residential buyer, Middletown, NY

"Not sure, would need enough to power 2800 sqare foot house in case of loss of power."
-- Residential buyer, Bourg, LA

"I'm especially interested in Kohler but am willing to see others."
-- Residential buyer, Rochester Hills, MI

"I want a generator to be shipped to Africa to be used at home (Private)."
-- Residential buyer, Gettysburg, PA

"We need a generator for about 7400 running watts or maybe a little more. Did not include lights. Just refridgerator/freezer, heat pump, microwave and two televisions. Thanks."
-- Residential buyer, Hertford, NC

"Gas and electric panel are on opposite sides of garage wall. ( very near each other)."
-- Residential buyer, Renton, WA

"Propane hook up in basement to tank buried outside of house available--needed to power water well pump and refrigerators for when power goes out."
-- Residential buyer, Portland, CT

"I want one large enough to handle a 3000 square foot house."
-- Residential buyer, Vivian, LA

"I am looking for one that is quite runing for camping ."
-- Residential buyer, Forest, VA

"120/240V single phase. 8.0 KW to 10.0 KW.Currently have 200A service.Electric start."
-- Residential buyer, Rochester, MA

"Would like to have the generator hook up to my electrical panel. we only want to run a few things durning a power outage. furnance blower, bedroom lights, tv, refrigerator."
-- Residential buyer, Stanwood, WA

"The Guardian Elite 16kW Air-Cooled Generator (Quiet Source model) is the one I am looking for. It has an aluminum box, not steel, so it will not rust. I need installation, and I want an hour meter attached to it also. It will be powered by propane. I am looking to get it installed this week."
-- Residential buyer, Buckley, WA

"I need a pto generator to go in my boat. diesel engine."
-- Residential buyer, Lanexa, VA

"I want something that will run for a week in case of a large earthquake."
-- Residential buyer, Sammamish, WA

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