When designing your dream home, there’s a lot to consider. From exciting choices like kitchen countertops to less glamorous decisions like HVAC systems, you may be forgetting one important thing: backup power. Including a home standby generator in your new build design is easier and more cost-effective than installing one later—plus, you’ll be ready for any outage when you move in. Read on to learn more about the benefits of incorporating a whole-home generator into your new home design.

Affordable Financing and Seamless Installation

If the generator is installed during home construction, you can include the cost of the generator in your mortgage, which makes it easy to afford the peace of mind a generator will provide to you in your new home.

Furthermore, you’ll save significant cost on the generator installation during the construction process since it’s typically easier than retrofitting one later, saving you money on installation costs. Integrating your new generator with existing systems, such as electrical wiring and fuel lines, can be done more seamlessly when they’re installed during the construction process. There’s no need to cut through finished walls, disrupt finished landscaping, or rewiring after your home is complete. Contractors, electricians and pipefitters working on your new home are familiar with your electrical and fuel systems and can support professional installation teams, ensuring your new generator is properly wired and connected.

Ideal Location of Generator and Fuel Source

Many homeowners will choose to have natural gas or liquid propane connected to their home to run gas power appliances such as water heaters, gas ranges, etc. Home standby generators run on the same types of fuel. During the construction phase, homeowners can ensure the gas supply they choose is sufficient and ideally located for the most efficient and cost effective generator installation.

Your builder can also design your home with the ideal placement for your generator, helping maintain the aesthetic appeal of your home while following all safety guidelines.

Meet Code and Pass Inspection with Ease

New builds can more easily comply with building codes and regulations, and all permits needed for new construction can be obtained together, including generator permits. After installation, passing all safety and performance inspections is more straightforward when the generator is included as part of the construction.

Save (and Make) Money Long-Term

Generators integrated into the home’s initial design are often easier to access and maintain, leading to potentially lower maintenance costs over time. Plus, you’ll avoid other expenses associated with power outages, such as expired food and burst pipes.

Also, if you decide to sell your home in the future, whole-home generators are a strong selling point for prospective buyers. Homes with generators stand out on the market, especially in areas prone to power outages, often allowing you to list your home at a higher price point.

Eliminate Disruptions from Power Outages

When the power goes out, all you have to do is sit back and wait a few seconds for your generator to kick on automatically. You don’t have to track down candles and flashlights or stop cooking. As soon as electricity is switched from utility power to your generator, you can continue to live life as usual, no matter the conditions outside.

Design Peace of Mind In Your New Home

Be ready for any outage with a KOHLER home generator. From water and AC to kitchen appliances and TVs, you can enjoy all your favorite features in your new home if the power goes out. Ready for an outage-free future? Request a free quote today to talk to a dealer about your options.