Generators for power outages and shutoffs
Utilities cut power ahead of high winds and fire weather, and storms do the rest. A towable generator keeps a house or a small business running for days. We deliver it; a licensed electrician connects it safely.
- Fridge and freezer
- Well pump
- Lights and internet
- Medical equipment at home
- AC or heat
- A restaurant's coolers and register
Book before the shutoff, not during it
Utilities warn customers one to two days before a planned shutoff. Units go fast in those hours. If you live in a high-fire-risk area, a rental reserved at the start of the season is the safe way.
It has to be connected safely
A generator never plugs into a wall outlet. A licensed electrician connects it through a transfer switch, or an interlock and an inlet, so the generator cannot feed the utility line. If your house has none, the electrician can install one; ask and we find one.
Running around the clock
An outage generator runs 24 hours a day. A 20 kW unit at a typical house load uses about 25 to 35 gallons a day. We plan the refills and quote the 24-hour rate up front.
Sizes most often rented for this
| Size | Good for | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 kW 25 kVA | homes during an outage, site trailers and small events | from $300 | from $750 | from $1,700 |
| 36 kW 45 kVA | bigger homes, small businesses and mid-size events | from $350 | from $900 | from $2,000 |
| 56 kW 70 kVA | small commercial buildings, film basecamps and festival stages | from $475 | from $1,200 | from $3,000 |
| 100 kW 125 kVA | whole small businesses and large events | from $650 | from $1,700 | from $4,200 |
One shift (8 engine hours a day). Delivery, fuel, cables, damage waiver and tax are quoted with the rent, in one all-in number. What the price includes
Questions
What size do I need for a house?
Most houses run on 20 kW, including a well pump and a window AC. A large house with central air needs 36 kW. Send us a photo of your main panel and the list of what must run, and we tell you.
Can I just plug in an extension cord?
For a fridge or a few lamps, a cord from the generator's own outlets works. Anything wired into the house — a well pump, central air, the whole panel — needs an electrician and a transfer switch.
How long can I keep it?
As long as the outage lasts. Daily, weekly and 4-week rates; you pay the cheapest one that covers the days.
Get a quote
Tell us what has to run, where and for how long. We find a unit at a yard near you and text you back one all-in price: rent, delivery, fuel plan, cables.
- Not sure of the size? Pick "Not sure" — we work it out from your list
- A photo of the main panel or the equipment plates helps; we may text you for it
- No payment and no commitment until you say yes to the price
- We answer within 30 minutes, 7 am to 9 pm, every day