Name: Champion 12.5kW Home Standby
Brand: Champion
Price: 4199.00 USD

For homes that want essentials backed up automatically at a low price and a long parts warranty.

Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Covers the essentials, including a well pump and furnace, on a 16-circuit switch
10-year warranty, the longest here
Low price per kW for a small kit

Cons

The Champion Select Circuit Standby family

Every Champion Select Circuit Standby model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Propane	Rating	Price
Champion 8.5kW Home Standby	8.5 kW	4.2/5	$3,299
Champion 12.5kW Home Standby (this one)	12.5 kW	4.3/5	$4,199

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

For budget buyers who want a whole-house switch and a long warranty for essentials and a small air conditioner.

$4,999

For small homes or cabins that need a few essential circuits backed up automatically on a tight budget.

$3,299

For smaller homes that only need the fridge, furnace, well pump and lights during an outage, at a low price.

$3,896.10