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Guardian 22 kW
2026 rating is 22 kW LP / 21 kW natural gas (model 7260), a step up from older 19.5 kW NG listings. Aluminum enclosure, automatic transfer switch sold in a package or separately.
The default whole-home size in much of the US
- Propane
- 22,000 W
- Natural gas
- 21,000 W
- Noise
- 67 dBA
- Weight
- 451 lb
Specifications
| Fuel | Propane · Natural gas |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 120/240V |
| Propane running / peak | 22,000 W |
| Natural gas running | 21,000 W |
| Engine | Generac G-Force 1000 |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Runtime note | NG full-load consumption on a recent 22 kW sheet is about 311 cu ft/hr |
| Noise note | About 67 dBA at normal load, 23 ft. Quiet-Test near the mid-50s on prior sheets. |
| Start | Automatic |
| THD | <5% |
| Warranty | 5-year limited with registration |
| Price | $6,309 |
| Price note | Example MSRP for a 22 kW cellular variant; packages differ |
| Source | Generac 22 kW product page and 2026 sell sheet |