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Generac Guardian 22kW · Manotick, ON

Installed on gravel pad · natural gas · 200A ATS

Certified & accredited
GGENERAC
ESAELECTRICALSAFETY AUTH
CSACERTIFIEDCSA / cUL
BBBACCREDITEDA+ RATING
G4.9 ★★★★★87 reviews
5-yr Warranty
2019 Serving Ottawa
Why this matters in rural Ottawa

When the grid fails, it's not just the lights.

Rural Ottawa runs on wells, septic, sump pumps and gas furnaces — every one of them needs electricity. Here's what's on the line every storm.

Your sump pump

Ottawa's high water table means basements start taking water within hours. No power, no pump, no protection.

One flood = $20K+ in damage

Your well & septic

No electricity means no water pressure. No flushing, no showers, no drinking water — for days when outages drag on.

Typical outage: 1–7 days

Your heating

Even gas furnaces need electricity for the blower. Winter outages can freeze pipes in 4–6 hours in an unheated home.

Frozen pipe claim: avg $5K
What you get for $0

A fixed-price quote. No pressure. No surprises.

We connect you with a certified Generac-authorized installer who visits your property, measures everything, and hands you a locked-in quote within a week.

Fixed-price, written quote

No surprise add-ons after the fact. Everything itemized before you commit.

5-year Generac warranty

Parts & labour, included. 10-year extended optional.

10-second auto switchover

200A ATS protects every circuit. Sump, well, furnace — all on.

Financing from $175/mo

OAC through our partner. Details on your quote.

How it works

Three simple steps. About five weeks to running.

1

Request a quote

60-second form. We map your home and route you to the closest certified installer.

2

Free site visit

A certified Generac installer assesses your electrical panel, fuel source, and pad location.

3

Fixed-price quote

All-in, written, no surprises. You decide — no pressure, no follow-up calls if you say no.

What it actually looks like

A real Generac, on a real rural Ottawa property.

Discreet, weatherproof, self-testing. The green status light means it's armed — every Tuesday for 12 minutes, it runs a diagnostic and pings your phone if anything's off.

  • Installed on a level gravel or concrete pad, ~60cm from the house
  • Runs on natural gas where available, or 500-gal propane tank
  • 60–67 dB at 7 metres — about as loud as a normal conversation
  • Mobile Link app: see runtime, test results, utility outage alerts
What rural Ottawa says

Homeowners in Greely, Manotick, and Barrhaven.

Real reviews from real installs. We don't stage testimonials — we link to Google.

★★★★★
"The 2022 derecho was the wake-up call. Three days without power, sump pump quit, bailing water out of the basement. Got the Generac last spring — now when the lights flicker, I just smile. Handles the sump, the well, the furnace, everything."
MB
Melanie B.
Homeowner · Greely, ON · Installed 2025
Verified on Google
★★★★★
"We host grandkids every other weekend and I was always anxious about a winter outage. House is on a well, gas furnace — both need power. Our Generac runs a 12-minute self-test every Tuesday and I get a ping that it passed. Money well spent for peace of mind alone."
ML
Marie L.
Homeowner · Barrhaven, ON · Installed 2024
Verified on Google
★★★★★
"I work from home on a rural feeder that goes down a few times a year. After losing a full workday during a spring storm, I asked GeneratorQuote for a quote. The installer was out within a week. Quote to running — about five weeks. No surprises, fixed price."
BS
Brent S.
Homeowner · Manotick, ON · Installed 2024
Verified on Google
Why waiting is a bad call

Lead times hit 12–16 weeks after the first October storm.

Every major Ottawa outage triggers a buying panic. Here's the pattern — and where you want to land on it.

2018

Ottawa tornado

Thousands without power up to 6 days.

2022

Derecho

1M+ Ontario customers. Rural outages 7+ days.

2023

Ice storm

350K+ Hydro Ottawa customers affected.

2025

Spring windstorms

Ottawa River outages across Manotick, Carp.

Quote-to-running timelines through the year

Spring: 4–6 wks
Summer: 6–8
Oct–Dec: 12–16 wks
JanAprJulOctDec
Common questions

Everything Ottawa homeowners ask before booking.

How much does a whole-home Generac cost installed?
For a typical rural Ottawa home, expect $15,000–$22,000 all-in. Smaller homes under 2,000 sq ft without A/C run $13K–$16K. Larger homes with central A/C and electric heat run $20K–$25K. Quote includes generator, 200A ATS, pad, gas line, electrical, permits, commissioning, warranty. No surprise add-ons.
How long from signed quote to running generator?
Typically 4–8 weeks. 1–3 weeks for the ESA electrical permit, 1–2 weeks for gas line scheduling, and 1–2 days for actual install. October–December peak stretches to 12–16 weeks as everyone panics after the first big outage.
Natural gas or propane — which is right for me?
Natural gas is simpler where available — unlimited runtime, nothing to refill. In most of rural Ottawa gas isn't available, so propane is standard. A 500-gallon tank gives a 22kW generator about 5–7 days of continuous runtime at typical load.
Will it run my sump pump and well pump?
Yes — this is the core reason rural Ottawa homeowners install them. The 200A automatic transfer switch protects every hardwired circuit in your panel, including sump and well. Both run automatically within 10 seconds of the outage, without you being home.
How loud is it?
60–67 dB at 7 metres — about a normal conversation. A portable runs 75–85 dB (lawn mower); a residential A/C runs 50–60 dB. Ottawa noise bylaws easily met. The weekly 12-minute self-test is quiet enough that neighbours indoors rarely hear it.
Annual maintenance cost?
One annual service visit — oil + filter change, spark plug check, battery test. Typically $250–$400/year. Most dealers offer maintenance plans bundling parts and labour. The unit self-diagnoses weekly and alerts you via the Mobile Link app if anything needs attention.
Warranty and lifespan?
Generac Guardian includes 5-year parts & labour standard. 10-year extended available. G-Force engine rated for 10,000+ run-hours; residential generators accumulate 100–200 hours/year — engines last 25–30 years. The unit will likely outlast the roof.
What if I'm away when the power goes out?
That's the whole point. The generator starts automatically within 10 seconds, powers your entire home, and shuts off when utility returns. You get a push notification via Mobile Link. Sump keeps running, pipes don't freeze, fridge stays cold — you might not even know there was an outage until you check the app.
Does a generator increase my home's resale value?
Yes — by 3–5% in outage-prone areas, based on Ottawa real-estate data. Standby generators have become expected for buyers relocating from the city. A functioning Generac with valid warranty is fully transferable.
Am I locked in to your installer?
Never. Your quote has zero obligation. Most homeowners close with the referred installer because of speed and price, but if you want to compare other Ottawa dealers, that's entirely up to you.

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