🔌 Which Generator Should I Buy? 

STEP 1 — What are you powering?

👉 A. Small / Portable Needs (Camping, Tailgating, Light Backup)

• Phone charging, lights, small appliances

• Quiet operation preferred

➡️ Recommended: HX / IH / IHT Series (Carbureted Inverter)

🔹 Models:

• XP5500HX

• XP2300iH (Inverter)

• XP7000iHT (Inverter)

✅ Best for:

• Camping / RV

• Quiet environments

• Sensitive electronics

👉 B. Medium Power Needs (RV, Jobsite, Essential Home Backup)

• Refrigerator, lights, microwave

• Window AC

• Power tools

➡️ Go to: STEP 2

👉 C. Large Home Backup / HVAC / Well Pump

• Multiple appliances

• Central AC

• Whole-home circuits

➡️ Go to: STEP 3

👉 D. Whole Home / Heavy Duty / Long Outages

• Full home backup

• Multiple AC units

• Large homes / high demand

➡️ Go to: STEP 4

STEP 2 — Medium Power Needs (4,500–10,500 Running Watts)

➡️ Recommended: HX Series (Carbureted)

🔹 Models:

• XP5500HX

• XP13000HX

✅ Best for:

• RV use

• Job sites

• Essential home backup

💡 Typical range:
5,000–13,000W (Peak Wattage on Gasoline)

👉 Alternative (if quiet matters):
➡️ XP7000iHT (Inverter)

STEP 3 — Large Home Backup (10,500–12,000 Running Watts)

Ask:

👉 Do they want Natural Gas capability?

👉 YES → HXT Series (Carbureted Tri-Fuel)

🔹 Models:

• XP13000HXT

• XP15000HXT

👉 NO → HX Series (Carbureted Dual Fuel)

🔹 Models:

• XP13000HX

• XP15000HX

When to Recommend:

• Refrigerator + freezer

• Sump pump / well pump

• Washer (gas dryer preferred)

• Central AC (soft start recommended)

💡 Typical range:
13,000–15,000W (Peak Wattage on Gasoline)

STEP 4 — Whole Home / High Demand (12,000W+)

Ask:

👉 Do they want maximum performance & fuel efficiency (EFI)?

👉 YES → EFI Models (Premium)

HX+ Series (Dual Fuel EFI)

• XP15000HX+

HXT+ Series (Tri-Fuel EFI)

• XP15000HXT+

✅ Benefits:

• Better fuel efficiency

• Easier cold starts

• More stable performance

• Ideal for long outages

👉 NO → Standard Carbureted Models

HX Series:

• XP13000HX

• XP15000HX

HXT Series:

• XP13000HXT

• XP15000HXT

When to Recommend:

• Central AC + multiple large appliances

• Full home backup

• High-demand households

💡 Typical range:
12,000W+

🔊 SPECIAL CASE — Quiet Whole-Home Backup (HIGHLY REQUESTED)

👉 Customer wants WHOLE HOME POWER + QUIET OPERATION

➡️ Recommend:

🔹 IH / IHT Inverter Models:

• XP16000iH

• XP16000iHT

• XP28000iHT

✅ Why:

• Inverter = significantly quieter than traditional generators

• Clean power for entire home

• Extremely popular option

➡️ These models are specifically designed for whole-home backup with quieter performance

⚙️ Fuel System Breakdown (IMPORTANT)

Carbureted Models

• HX, HXT, IH, IHT

• Simpler, reliable, lower cost

Fuel Injected (EFI) Models

• HX+ and HXT+ ONLY

• Better fuel efficiency

• Easier starting

• Premium performance

⚡ Quick Decision Summary (Fast Agent Version)

⚠ Important Sizing Guidance (For Agents)

• Add 20% extra capacity

• Undersizing = overload risk

⚠ Customer Disclaimer (REQUIRED)

The generator recommendations above are general guidelines only and may vary depending on the specific appliances, starting wattage requirements, and home setup.

To ensure proper generator sizing and compatibility, customers should consult a licensed electrician to perform a home power evaluation.

👍 Pro Tip for Your Team

Ask these 4 questions:

1. Do you need to run AC or just essentials?

2. Do you want natural gas capability?

3. Is this for home backup, RV, or jobsite?

4. Do you want quiet inverter power or standard generator?