Your virtual generator assessment
Complete your generator plan from home.
Complete the guided assessment below to give New Dealer the photos, measurements, and project details needed to prepare your personalized standby generator quote.
- One question at a time
- Progress saves automatically
- Complete information before dealer review
Guided assessment
Tell us one detail at a time.
Use your phone for the requested photos. Every photo uploader includes an example, and your progress is saved so you can finish later.
Your progress saves automatically.
Basic information
Tell us about you and your home.
Start with the name and address for the property where the generator would be installed.
Your name
Project address
Basic information
How can we reach you?
Your contact details let the generator professional follow up about your quote. If you save and finish later, we can text a private resume link to your mobile number.
Phone number
Email address
Basic information
May we save your progress and contact you about this generator project?
Project details
What has you looking into a standby generator?
Project details
Where are you in the buying process?
Project details
Is any additional approval required for this project?
Size your generator
How many people do you plan on needing this generator for?
This and the next questions help your generator professional size the system correctly. Include everyone who may rely on the home during an outage.
Size your generator
What is the approximate square footage of the home?
A close estimate is fine. Square footage helps account for the home’s general electrical and lighting load when sizing the generator.
Electric appliances
Which kitchen appliances are currently powered by electricity?
Select only electric appliances, not appliances powered by natural gas or propane. Set the quantity for each item you select.
Electric appliances
Which HVAC appliances are currently powered by electricity?
Select only electric appliances, not appliances powered by natural gas or propane. Set the quantity for each item you select.
Electric appliances
Which everyday household appliances are currently powered by electricity?
Select only electric appliances, not appliances powered by natural gas or propane. Set the quantity for each item you select.
Electric appliances
Which other appliances are currently powered by electricity?
Select only electric appliances, not appliances powered by natural gas or propane. Set the quantity for each item you select.
Electric appliances
Is there anything we missed that could affect generator sizing?
Choose Yes if there is another electric appliance, special electrical need, or important sizing detail that was not covered.
Electric appliances
What did we miss?
List any additional electric appliances, equipment, or sizing details.
Fuel
Is gas currently available at your home?
We will ask about the current fuel type or the fuel source you are planning to use.
Fuel
Which gas appliances are in the home?
Fuel
What other gas appliances are in the home?
Planning mode
You’re entering planning mode.
The questions are complete. Next, use your phone to take a few guided photos that help the generator professional understand the electrical setup and property layout.
- We will show an example before every requested photo.
- Start indoors with the electrical panel, then move to the meter and outdoor equipment.
- Clear, well-lit photos help produce a faster and more accurate quote.
Electrical
Panel 1: Take a wide photo of the electrical panel and surrounding area.
Stand far enough back to show obstructions and the open space in front of the panel.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 1: Take a clear photo of the breakers inside the panel.
Make sure the number of circuits and the amperage markings can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 1: Take a clear photo of the panel schedule.
The schedule is usually on the back of the panel door and maps appliances to breakers.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Is there another electrical panel?
Electrical
Panel 2: Take a wide photo of the electrical panel and surrounding area.
Stand far enough back to show obstructions and the open space in front of the panel.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 2: Take a clear photo of the breakers inside the panel.
Make sure the number of circuits and the amperage markings can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 2: Take a clear photo of the panel schedule.
The schedule is usually on the back of the panel door and maps appliances to breakers.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Is there another electrical panel?
Electrical
Panel 3: Take a wide photo of the electrical panel and surrounding area.
Stand far enough back to show obstructions and the open space in front of the panel.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 3: Take a clear photo of the breakers inside the panel.
Make sure the number of circuits and the amperage markings can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 3: Take a clear photo of the panel schedule.
The schedule is usually on the back of the panel door and maps appliances to breakers.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Is there another electrical panel?
Electrical
Panel 4: Take a wide photo of the electrical panel and surrounding area.
Stand far enough back to show obstructions and the open space in front of the panel.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 4: Take a clear photo of the breakers inside the panel.
Make sure the number of circuits and the amperage markings can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 4: Take a clear photo of the panel schedule.
The schedule is usually on the back of the panel door and maps appliances to breakers.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Is there another electrical panel?
Electrical
Panel 5: Take a wide photo of the electrical panel and surrounding area.
Stand far enough back to show obstructions and the open space in front of the panel.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 5: Take a clear photo of the breakers inside the panel.
Make sure the number of circuits and the amperage markings can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Panel 5: Take a clear photo of the panel schedule.
The schedule is usually on the back of the panel door and maps appliances to breakers.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Take a wide photo of the electric meter and surrounding area.
Show about five feet on every side of the meter, including any obstructions.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Take a clear photo of the label on your air-conditioning condenser.
Move close enough that the model and electrical information can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Do you have another air-conditioning condenser?
Choose Yes if there is a second outdoor air-conditioning unit with its own equipment label.
Electrical
Take a clear photo of the label on air-conditioning condenser 2.
Move close enough that the model and electrical information can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Electrical
Do you have a third air-conditioning condenser?
Choose Yes if there is one more outdoor air-conditioning unit with its own equipment label.
Electrical
Take a clear photo of the label on air-conditioning condenser 3.
Move close enough that the model and electrical information can be read.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Fuel photos
Take a wide photo of the propane tank or preferred tank location.
Show the surrounding area with roughly five feet of clearance.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Fuel photos
Where is the propane tank or preferred tank location?
Fuel photos
Take a close photo of the natural gas meter.
Get close enough for the information on the meter to be readable.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Fuel photos
Take a wide photo of the natural gas meter.
Step back and show five to ten feet on both sides of the meter.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Fuel photos
Where is the natural gas meter located?
Property photos
Take a photo of your preferred generator location.
Try to stay at least five feet from windows, doors, and vents. A location closer to the fuel source and electrical service is usually easier to evaluate.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Property photos
Take a wide photo of the front of the home and front yard.
Zoom out enough to show as much of the property as possible.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Property photos
Take a wide photo of the right side of the home.
Show the house, obstacles, and available clearance.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Property photos
Take a wide photo of the left side of the home.
Show the house, obstacles, and available clearance.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Property photos
Take a wide photo of the back of the home and back yard.
Show the house, obstacles, and available clearance.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 15 MB.
Property photos
How far is the preferred generator location from the fuel source?
Enter your best estimate in feet. Measure from the planned generator location to the natural gas meter, propane tank, or planned fuel-source location.
Property photos
How far is the preferred generator location from the electric meter?
Enter your best estimate in feet. Measure from the planned generator location to the electric meter.
Final details
Is there anything else the generator professional should know about the project or preferred location?
Choose Yes if there are access concerns, placement preferences, property restrictions, or other details that could help with the quote.
Final details
Please share those final project details.
Include anything that may help the generator professional understand the property or your preferred location.
Final details
Would you like to include a short walkthrough video?
A video walkthrough is one of the most helpful things you can provide. It gives the generator professional a clearer view of the layout, access, distances, and possible installation challenges, which can make your quote faster and more accurate.
Final details
Record a short walkthrough video of the project and property.
Walk from the electrical panel to the electric meter, fuel source, and preferred generator location. Move slowly, show the surrounding space, and briefly describe anything important. A one- to three-minute video is usually enough.
Uploads immediately. Maximum file size: 32 MB.
Review
Your complete project is ready for review.
Every applicable question and requested upload is complete. Your generator professional will receive the project only after you submit it.
Assessment received
Thank you. Your project is ready for professional review.
New Dealer now has your complete answers and requested photos. A team member will contact you about your personalized quote and next steps.
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Progress saved
Text your private resume link
We will send one text containing a private link that returns you to this saved assessment without starting over.
What happens next? New Dealer will receive your project after every applicable field is complete, then follow up about your quote and next steps.