When your home needs backup power, Cummins whole house generators are the most trusted for reliable, durable, and powerful home standby power. Learn more about how to find the best home generator for your backup power needs.
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Why choose a Cummins Home Generator
Feel the security of having a global power leader in your own backyard with a Cummins whole house generator. Be prepared for outages with pioneering standby power. Here are some key points about Cummins generators:
Advanced Technology
Cummins integrates advanced technologies into their generators, such as digital controls, remote monitoring capabilities, and automatic transfer switches (ATS), ensuring seamless operation and management.
Cummins QuietConnect™
Cummins QuietConnect™ generators provide reliable and quiet power for homes during hurricanes and other emergencies, ensuring continuous operation of essential appliances and systems.
Efficiency
Cummins generators are known for their efficiency, which helps reduce fuel consumption and operating costs over the long term.
Quiet operation
Patented sound attenuation technology makes Cummins generators quiet and neighborhood friendly.
Remote monitoring
Observe and control your standby generator from anywhere with your mobile device.
Reliable backup
When utility power fails, your home backup power starts automatically with ATS technology.
Range of Products
Cummins offers a wide range of generator sets, including diesel generators, natural gas generators, and biogas generators. They cater to various power needs from residential backup power to large industrial installations.
10-year warranty
Cost-effective extended warranty options allow for full coverage up to 10 years.
Protect Your Home in an Outage
Is your family prepared before, during or after an outage? Be emergency ready and achieve peace of mind during unexpected outage events with the most reliable home generators. Learn more about how to be prepared during an outage event with a home generator.
How to use a generator during a power outage
- If you don’t have a generator during a power outage, prioritize safety by keeping the fridge closed to preserve food.
- Avoid fire hazards by refraining from using candles or stoves/ovens for heat.
- If you have a whole house generator, operate it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- For portable generators, use them outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Maintain proper ventilation and never use generators indoors.
These precautions will help ensure your well-being during power outages.
Be ready ahead of the storm
Severe storms can cause short-term or long-term power outages, but finding peace of mind doesn’t have to be a headache. Cummins QuietConnect™ home standby generators are safe, permanent and convenient backup solutions for your entire house.
Dealing with the aftermath of a house power outage
After a power outage, prioritize safety by considering these tips:
- Discarding perishable food and medications that may have spoiled.
- Check with your insurance to determine if they cover any damages resulting from the outage.
- Take the time to inspect electrical appliances for any potential damage before use.
- Reset clocks, alarms, and other electronic devices.
- Additionally, consider replenishing emergency supplies, such as batteries and non-perishable food items, to prepare for any future outages.
Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
When utility power fails, your home standby generator starts automatically and the automatic transfer switch connects it to your home’s electrical system. Which enables it to maintain power to your most vital appliances such as your air conditioner, refrigerator, freezer, heater, medical devices, sump pump, and wall outlets.
When utility power is restored, the ATS will disconnect the power from the generator and reconnect your home to utility power, requiring you to do nothing. After your generator is no longer needed for power, it will automatically cool down and shut down until it’s needed again. Additionally, with the Cummins Cloud Connect app you can remotely monitor your home standby unit from the safety and comfort of your home.
Cummins offers multiple transfer switch options for full range of home generators. GSHA Services, LTD local Cummins dealer will help you identify the correct solution for your specific generator transfer switch installation needs.
We install any generator brand or model
Our technicians can install any generator brand, make, or model. If you already bought one and are looking for a local installation company, give us a call. But don’t let this short list fool you. We have experience handling whole house generator installation from manufacturers all over the world. You can trust us to install your standby or emergency power generator properly, with all the right configurations to suit your needs. We install Cumminsgenerators but alsoGenerac,,Champion,KOHLER, and many more brand.
Free, No-Obligation In Home Estimate
If you’re living in Chicago, IL or surrounding areas and want to purchase a whole home backup generator for your house, you’ve come to the right place. GSHA Services, LTD sells, installs, and services Cumminsgenerators.
What size generator is needed to run a house?
Determining the appropriate size of generator to run a house involves assessing the total power requirements of essential appliances and devices that would need to be operational during a power outage. Start by compiling a list of these items and calculating their total wattage, considering both their running watts and any additional starting watts they may require. Typical household needs can range from 5,000 to 10,000 watts for basic essentials, but larger homes or those with central air conditioning may require generators with capacities exceeding 10,000 watts.
How much does a whole house generator cost?
The cost of a whole house generator can vary significantly based on several factors including the generator’s size, brand, fuel type, installation requirements, and any additional features or accessories. Generally, the price for a whole house generator can range from approximately $5,000 to $20,000 or more.
Additional costs to consider include installation expenses, which can vary based on factors such as the complexity of installation, local building codes, fuel line installation (if necessary), and any required permits.
How does a whole house generator work?
A whole house generator automatically provides backup power to a home during utility outages by detecting power loss, starting up, and transferring electricity through an automatic transfer switch to maintain essential home functions until utility power is restored.
Can I back up my whole home, or just certain parts of it?
You can choose to backup your entire home or just specific circuits depending on your needs and the capacity of the generator you install. Whole house generators are designed to provide backup power to all essential circuits in your home, including lights, appliances, HVAC systems, and other critical devices. The automatic transfer switch (ATS) allows for seamless switching between utility power and generator power, ensuring that your entire home remains powered during an outage.
Alternatively, you can opt for a partial backup solution by selecting specific circuits to be connected to the generator. This approach allows you to prioritize essential circuits such as refrigerators, sump pumps, heating systems, and select outlets or rooms in your home. This option is often chosen when installing a smaller capacity generator or when focusing on critical areas of the home during power outages.
How do you install a whole house generator?
A whole house generator is installed by licensed professionals such as GSHA Services, LTD. We have the expertise to assess the home’s electrical system, determine the appropriate generator size based on power requirements, and ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations. Hiring a qualified installer ensures the generator is installed safely and effectively, providing reliable backup power to the entire home d
What does the free, no-obligation in home consultation include?
During your consultation, an GSHA Services, LTD expert will visit your home to: determine your home’s specific installation needs and what local permits are needed before starting.
Areas we Serve
GSHA Services, LTD provides Generator, Furnace, and Air Conditioner, Installation, Repair, and Maintenance. Check out our HVAC service areas in Chicago,IL; Lake County IL; McHenry County IL; Boone County IL; Winnebago County IL Cook County IL; DuPage County IL; Will County IL; Kendall County IL; Kane County IL Dekalb County IL; Lee County IL; Ogle County IL; Kenosha County WI; Racine County Wi; Walsorth County Wi; Rock County Wi and the surrounding communities.
How do I schedule an AC service appointment?
To schedule an Generator installation estimate, call us or fiell the form. Provide your contact details and specifics about your project. Coordinate a convenient appointment time, confirm the details, and get free, no-obligate in-home estimate.
Our estimates for any project are provided without cost or obligation. If you’re considering GSHA Services, LTD for installation, you get a free estimate in your home. It’s that simple.
We can take care of all your home generator needs from helping you choose the right generator for your home environment to installing the system effectively. Now is the perfect time to protect your family and keep them safe and comfortable during unplanned power outages or seasonal storms. Schedule installation or request a free quote – fill form or call us at (224) 258-0510.
