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Standby generators typically run 15–25 years with regular maintenance, but a unit that's undersized for a growing household, or one that's failing repeatedly, is often cheaper to replace than to keep patching.
Replacement means removing an existing generator and installing a new one, often reusing the existing pad, fuel line, and transfer switch location where they're still compliant with current code and correctly sized.
Reusing an old fuel line or pad only makes sense if it still meets current code — a contractor should verify this rather than assume it, especially on installations over 10 years old.
