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Is a Whole-Home Generator Worth It in Central Texas?

After the 2021 winter storm and repeated grid strain, more Central Texas families are asking whether a whole-home generator is worth the investment. For many, the answer is yes.

What a standby generator does

A whole-home standby generator kicks on automatically within seconds of an outage — keeping your AC, heat, refrigerator, medical equipment, and well pump running until power returns. No cords, no gas cans, no cold house.

The real payoff

Beyond comfort, it protects against spoiled food, frozen or burst pipes, and lost income if you work from home. It also adds resale value, and buyers in storm-prone Texas notice.

Cost, financing, and warranty

Deane is an authorized KOHLER generator dealer. We size the unit to your home, handle the permitting and gas hookup, and can install in as little as four weeks. Financing is available, and installs are backed by our 10-year parts & labor warranty through JB Warranties. Book a free assessment to get a firm quote.