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Whole home generator company recommendation?

Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:30 pm
Posted by Passingas
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2023
8 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:30 pm
Who to use and/or who not to use?
Thanks
Posted by Mom2KandK
Member since Jun 2010
183 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:36 pm to
We bought a Kohler generator from Steadfast, and we were very pleased with the installation.
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
138904 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:36 pm to
Briggs & Stratton
Posted by Whodisbe
Member since Jan 2019
145 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:39 pm to
Craig's Electrical and Generator Service
Posted by Lutcher Lad
South of the Mason-Dixon Line
Member since Sep 2009
7953 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:44 pm to
Great to have in an outage, especially those prolonged ones! With power out for 8 straight days my Generac kept us comfortable. The $500 natural gas bill was well worth it, in my opinion.
But it's the maintenance checks that give me the red arse! 2 checks per year, that last 12 minutes per time at $500 each is a bit excessive, don't you think?
What's a fellow to do?
Posted by Fencepimp
Brusly
Member since Jun 2022
1248 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:51 pm to
Delta if you’re in Monroe
Posted by LsuNav
Sacramento
Member since Mar 2008
2420 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:52 pm to
What is the cost of an install in Shreveport and the surrounding parishes?
Posted by HogBalls
Member since Nov 2014
9391 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 12:57 pm to
I don’t know who you will use but go ahead and spend the extra and get a Kohler. The boots on the ground guys that were wiring mine in and doing the setup told me you will never regret getting the Kohler over Generac as they are a lot more heavy duty built and quieter.
Posted by GrammarKnotsi
Hammond
Member since Feb 2013
10180 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

Briggs & Stratton



This..

some fella named Mark sends out a guy every quarter to remind me how to use mine and change its oil...
Posted by OGTiger
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2005
2867 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:03 pm to
Stay away from A-Lectric in Shreveport. Terrible experience.
Posted by Slip Screen
Magnolia, Texas
Member since Jan 2005
2210 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:17 pm to
We had a 24KW Generac installed about 4 years ago. Nothing but good things to say so far.
Posted by TigerAlum1982
Member since Sep 2011
1580 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:04 pm to
We used HMC for ours. They are in Geismar and made it a very easy process.
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
36503 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:06 pm to
Optimize if your in BR for instillation and maintenance.

I got four quotes and not only were they the cheapest, but they took care of all the permits, CO2 detectors, and worked with Entergy on my gas meter when others wanted me to pay for those things. Permit guy came out and said he could tell Optimize did the work because they do the best job. They come out annually to do maintenance, and their customer service has been very responsive.

I don’t usually don’t go out of my way to recommend companies, but they have been great. 5 stars, would recommend.
Posted by Boston911
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2013
2639 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:14 pm to
You may want to do some research about how many homes in your neighborhood have generators, the last time we had a storm there were a lot of natural gas generators that failed because there was so many generators in the neighborhood consuming the available natural gas.
Posted by hoopde
Member since Sep 2026
93 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:15 pm to



Any generator will be expensive.

But it is absolutely a wonderful thing to have. We don’t even know when the power goes out in the neighborhood, it automatically switches to the generator and does so quickly.

You'll be glad you have one.
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
12808 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:23 pm to
This is how soft Americans have become. Now even middle class homes have house generators.

Give me a portable generator to power a fridge, a fan, and a light and I’m good.
Posted by dinner roll
buttery goodness
Member since Feb 2006
6655 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:33 pm to
Hamster & Sons. They’ll keep it running.
Posted by hoopde
Member since Sep 2026
93 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:35 pm to
Call me soft all you want, doesn't bother me at all.

We enjoy the comfort and convenience. Our generator easily powers the entire house, including the hot tub.
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
64187 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:39 pm to

I went with Briggs & Stratton

Nothing wrong with the unit, but as competition choices get smaller, look at.

Company dominate in your area
Ability to get annual service on what you install

Would get another Briggs & Stratton, but now it is pretty much impossible to get the needed annual service. In this market will have to eventually switch to Generac in this market.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
117990 posts
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:41 pm to
Steadfast Electric
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