Briggs and Stratton 17,000-watt standby generator provides managed whole house power. It meets the needs of all your essential power items, as well as managing up to two 5-ton air conditioning units, and providing access to additional high wattage appliances. Because Briggs and Stratton has been providing reliable engine power for over 110 years, you can trust the power experts to protect your home and family in a power outage. With a 5-year limited warranty -- one of the best in the industry -- we provide you with the peace of mind you need from the engine company you can trust.