Champion generator cost
Dealers sell Champion home standby generators, so dealers quote the unit price. When sizes match, every brand costs the same to install.
At US wages, installation of a 22 kW unit adds $3,800 to $8,700 to Champion's quoted price for the electrician, gas line, pad and permit. Wage data comes from BLS, May 2025.
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Installation cost by size
| Line | Any 22 kW unit |
|---|---|
| Generator and transfer switch | Dealer quote |
| Electrician | $3,000 to $5,500 |
| Gas line | $500 to $2,000 |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 |
These labor costs are based on the average electrician wage in the US. You can find your state's wage on the state pages.
Noise levels published
| Model | Lowest | Running | Measured at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 kW aXis Home Standby | 62 dB(A) | 62 dB(A) | 23 ft |
The source here is Champion spec sheets, which cover the models on the price list above. The generator decibel chart shows every brand side by side.
Other generator brands
| Brand | Sizes | List price from | Quietest, dB(A) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Generac | 10 to 28 kW | $3,769 | 55 | Generac cost |
 Kohler | 14 to 26 kW | $5,098 | 56 | Kohler cost |
 Cummins | 20 to 30 kW | through dealers | 60 | Cummins cost |
 Briggs & Stratton | 20 to 26 kW | through dealers | 65 | Briggs & Stratton cost |
| Champion | 14 kW | through dealers | 62 | Champion cost |
At 23 ft, this quietest rating reflects the lowest published noise level. It is normally recorded during the weekly exercise run. List prices come from the manufacturers' own pages. Dealers quote the unit for Cummins, Briggs & Stratton and Champion, which sell through dealers.
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