68% Greater Motor Starting Capability and 7% More
Power Than Competitors
MILWAUKEE, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The most powerful home standby generator has gotten
even better. The 26kW PowerProtect™ Home Standby Generator from
Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions now has more motor starting
power and comes with the longest and most comprehensive warranty
for ultimate peace of mind. With an extremely active hurricane
season predicted, now is the time to invest in backup power.
The PowerProtect 26kW generator is more powerful than ever with
65.6kVA of motor starting capability – 68% more motor starting
power than the leading competitor. Motor starting power ensures a
smooth startup of large appliances like air conditioners and
refrigerators.
The 26kW PowerProtect generator also offers superior power on
natural gas. With Briggs & Stratton's NGMax™ technology, the
26kW delivers 7% more power on natural gas than the leading
competitor. All PowerProtect generators are designed to
run on both natural gas (NG) and liquid propane (LP) fuels. NGMax
technology ensures maximum power on NG. For homes with natural gas,
a Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect standby generator is the ideal
choice.
When shopping for a standby generator, homeowners should check
the specifications closely. The industry norm is to rate standby
generators based on their power output in kilowatts (kW) on LP –
despite the fact that LP isn't as frequently used. In fact, more
than 70% of American households have access to NG, making a Briggs
& Stratton generator a smart choice for homes with NG.
Briggs & Stratton has also extended the standard warranty
for its entire line of PowerProtect generators. All Briggs &
Stratton standby generators are now backed by a seven-year,
worry-free comprehensive warranty that covers parts, labor and
technician travel, meaning there are no hidden fees. For those who
purchase a unit through a Briggs & Stratton dealer, a 10-year
dealer-exclusive warranty is also available.
"We're raising the bar even higher with the new and improved
26kW generator that bests the competition on all fronts – power,
motor starting, engine performance, durability and warranty," said
Tom Rugg, SVP & President of
Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions. "Unlike other brands, we
are very transparent about our ratings and warranty coverage. With
a Briggs & Stratton home standby generator, homeowners can
enjoy true peace-of-mind during power outages."
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect home standby generators are
powered by the company's trusted and proven commercial-grade
Vanguard® engine that's built to run continuously for
days on end in the toughest environments. Another unique feature is
the Eco-Cise™ smart weekly test mode that significantly reduces
noise and fuel consumption, shrinking the weekly generator test
from 5-20 minutes down to just 16 seconds.
PowerProtect generators are designed to work seamlessly with
Briggs & Stratton Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). The ATS
senses when utility power goes out and within seconds switches the
home or business to generator power.
Homeowners can enjoy ultimate flexibility by adding a
Symphony® Choice Kit to their system. Symphony
technology is a power management system that automatically
balances a home's electrical loads. Users can prioritize up to
eight high-wattage appliances, like air conditioning units,
electric stoves and dryers, to ensure they have the power they
need.
In addition, easy-to-use Infohub™ software from Briggs &
Stratton allows homeowners and businesses to monitor the status of
their generator and receive important maintenance reminders and
updates from their phone or via email.
In 2021, Briggs & Stratton was the first in the market to
offer a 26kW standby generator. In addition, its PowerProtect Home
Standby Generators are designed, engineered and assembled in the
U.S.
With a complete line of 13kW, 18kW, 22kW and 26kW models, Briggs
& Stratton Energy Solutions delivers reliable power to match
every homeowner's needs. (The 13kW, 18kW and 22kW PowerProtect
generators were introduced in the fall of 2023, replacing the
company's previous 12kW, 17kW and 20kW units.)
PowerProtect 26kW Home Standby Generator
The
26kW generator measures 46.5" x 26.8" x
28.4," delivers over 26kW on liquid propane and 24kW on
natural gas. The 26kW model comes with 65.5kVA of motor starting
power to ensure a smooth startup of large appliances like air
conditioners. In addition, it is non-emergency certified,
meaning homeowners and businesses can partner with their local
utility's demand response program and receive statement credits or
other incentives for helping to reduce the overall load on the
power grid. The 26kW PowerProtect home standby generator has an
MSRP of $6,640.
PowerProtect 22kW Home Standby Generator
The 22kW
generator measures 46.5" x 26.8" x 28.4," delivers a
full 22kW on both liquid propane and natural gas and
can handle the energy requirements of mid-sized to large
homes. The 22kW model comes with 45kVA of motor starting power to
ensure a smooth startup of large appliances like air conditioners.
The 22kW is designed for emergency and non-emergency use. The
non-emergency certification means homeowners can enroll in their
local utility's demand response program and receive statement
credits or other incentives for helping to reduce the overall load
on the power grid. The 22kW PowerProtect home standby generator has
an MSRP of $5,877.
PowerProtect 18kW Home Standby Generator
The 18kW
generator measures 46.5" x 26.8" x 28.4" and delivers
18kW on liquid propane and natural gas and can handle the
energy requirements of mid-sized to large homes. The 45kVA motor
starting power is 10% greater than the competition in the same
power class and handles large appliances with ease. The 18kW is
designed for emergency and non-emergency use. The non-emergency
certification allows homeowners to participate in their local
utility's demand response program and receive statement credits or
other incentives for helping to reduce the overall load on the
power grid. The 18kW PowerProtect home standby generator has an
MSRP of $5,513.
PowerProtect 13kW Home Standby Generator
At
28.5" x 25.5" x 37.6," this upright unit boasts an
ultra-compact footprint and is ideal for tight lot lines and small
and mid-sized homes. In fact, the 13kW has a 39% smaller footprint
compared to competitive models. A front exhaust design allows for
ultimate installation versatility. The 13kW delivers 13kW on
liquid propane and 11.5 kW on natural gas. The 37kVA motor starting
power is 12% greater than the competition in the same power class.
That means more power is available to start up large appliances and
equipment like an air conditioner. The 13kW PowerProtect home
standby generator has an MSRP of $4,369.
For more information on home standby generators and battery home
storage systems from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions, visit
energy.briggsandstratton.com/powerprotect.
For disclaimers and complete specifications, visit
energy.briggsandstratton.com
About Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton,
headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power
solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is
the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment
and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion
batteries, standby generators, energy storage systems, lawn and
garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs &
Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®,
Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs &
Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced
in more than 100 countries on six continents.
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