Cost Guide
What actually makes up an installed price — equipment, labor, electrical work, fuel connection, transfer switch, pad, and permits.
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Use the Cost CalculatorTotal installed cost, typical single-family home
$9,000–$16,000
Covers equipment, labor, transfer switch, pad, and standard permitting for a common 14–22 kW whole-house setup. Complex sites, panel upgrades, or premium equipment can push this higher.
Portable/small standby unit (7–10 kW)
$4,200–$6,200
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Mid-size whole-house unit (14–20 kW)
$6,000–$8,800
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Large whole-house unit (22–26 kW)
$8,800–$12,500
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Commercial/large residential (30 kW+)
$12,500–$18,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (7–10 kW)
$2,000–$3,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (14–20 kW)
$2,600–$3,900
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (22–26 kW)
$3,400–$5,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Installation labor (30 kW+)
$4,500–$6,500
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Panel upgrade or subpanel work (if needed)
$800–$3,000
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Wiring and load center connection
$500–$1,800
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Natural gas line extension
$400–$1,400
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Propane line setup (tank already present/leased)
$700–$1,900
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Automatic transfer switch, equipment + install
$900–$1,800
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Composite equipment pad
$150–$400
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Poured concrete pad
$300–$900
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Electrical and building permits (combined)
$200–$700
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
Inspection fees
$100–$300
Estimated range. Actual cost depends on equipment, site conditions, and local labor rates.
