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Compare license-checked local installers, evaluate Generac, Cummins, Kohler and other options, estimate the right system size, and avoid having your information resold to several contractors at once.

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1,183 installers · 223 cities · 40 states

License-checked

Every listing's license is confirmed active on the state board's own records before it's approved.

Not resold in bulk

A quote request goes to at most 3 installers, never blasted to a pile of competitors at once.

Brand-agnostic

We compare Generac, Cummins, Kohler and others side by side, not just one manufacturer's dealer network.

Rechecked annually

License status is re-verified every year, or immediately after a correction request.

Verification methodology

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How LumoWatt works

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Enter your location

Find license-checked generator installers serving your area.

2

Estimate and compare

Review likely system size, brands, service details, experience, warranties, and financing information where an installer has provided it.

3

Connect with fewer companies

Choose which installers you want to contact instead of having your information distributed widely.

Why LumoWatt?

  • Brand-agnostic

    We show every brand, not just one dealer network.

  • Not resold in bulk

    A quote goes to at most 3 installers you pick.

  • License-checked

    Every listing is verified. See our standards.

General search / mass lead formLumoWatt
Unstructured resultsLicense-checked profiles
Licensing unclearCheck status + last-reviewed date
No sizing helpBuilt-in size & cost estimator
Info shared broadlyYou pick who's contacted
One brand's dealers onlyEvery brand, side by side

Field availability varies by installer — not every listing has filled in every field yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Is LumoWatt free for homeowners?
Yes. Browsing listings, comparing installers, and using the generator sizing calculator are all free.
How does LumoWatt check installers?
We confirm each installer's electrical contractor license is active on the state licensing board before they're listed, and re-check annually. See our listing standards and verification methodology for details.
Will my information be shared with multiple companies?
A quote request goes to at most 3 installers you choose, it is never blasted to a large list of companies.
Does LumoWatt install generators?
No. LumoWatt is a directory and comparison tool, not an installer. All installation work is done by the independent businesses listed here.

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