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Authorized Generac dealer · Lee & Russell counties
When the power goes out, the house keeps running.
Storms, ice and hurricane remnants knock out power across East Alabama. A standby generator starts on its own and can keep your heat, air, fridge and well pump going until the lines are back up.
Free site visit and load calculation. Financing through Wisetack for qualified borrowers.
Standby vs. portable
Two very different answers to an outage.
Portable generators have their place. But if you want the house to keep running like normal, here's the real difference.
Installed once, starts on its own.
- Permanently installed outside and wired in through an automatic transfer switch
- Starts by itself when the power drops, whether or not you're home
- Runs off your natural gas line or propane tank, so nobody refuels it mid-storm
- Can be sized to cover the whole house, central heat and air included
- Runs a scheduled self-test so problems show up before the storm does
Rolled out, started and fed by hand.
- Has to be hauled out, started and refueled by hand, usually in bad weather
- Usually runs on gasoline, which has to be stored and can run short in a long outage
- Typically powers a few appliances through extension cords or a manual inlet
- Rarely big enough to run central air or a heat pump
- Has to stay outdoors and away from windows and doors because of carbon monoxide
The Monarch install
From first visit to first outage, handled.
One team coordinates the whole project, so you're not chasing an electrician, a gas supplier and an inspector yourself.
Site visit
We walk the property, look at your electrical panel and fuel source, and find a spot for the unit that meets code.
Load calculation
We list what you need powered, from the HVAC to the well pump, and size the generator to your house instead of guessing.
Permits & coordination
We pull the permits and coordinate the gas and electrical work, including your utility or propane supplier where needed.
Installation
We set the pad and generator, install the transfer switch, and make the fuel and electrical connections.
Startup & walkthrough
We commission the system, test it with a simulated outage, and show you how it works and what to expect.
Ongoing maintenance
We keep the generator on the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule so it's ready when you need it.
Why Monarch
Local, licensed and accountable.
Monarch Air is veteran-owned and run by Michael Stewart: 14 years in HVAC and 8 years in the Alabama Army National Guard. The same crew that keeps your heat and air running sets up the power behind it.
- Authorized Generac dealer
- Alabama HVAC contractor license #2024071
- Owner holds EPA Universal and NATE heat pump certifications
- The Monarch Promise: fixed right or the trip back is free, and the price doesn't move once you approve it
- Financing through Wisetack for qualified borrowers, with other options if you don't qualify
Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms vary by borrower and offer; not all applicants qualify.
The Monarch Promise
Two things we put in writing.
Questions we get
Generator questions, answered straight.
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want to keep running. Central air or a heat pump, an electric water heater, a well pump and an electric range add up fast. That's why we do a load calculation on the site visit instead of quoting a size over the phone.
Should I use natural gas or propane?
If the house already has natural gas service, that's usually the simplest option because the supply is continuous. Homes without natural gas can run on propane from a tank on site. The tank has to be big enough for the generator and anything else it feeds, which we plan with your propane provider.
Do I need a permit?
Usually, yes. Standby generators generally need an electrical permit, and the gas connection often needs its own permit and inspection. Requirements vary by city and county. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections.
Where does the generator go?
Outside, on a level pad, with the clearances from windows, doors, vents and property lines that the manufacturer and local code require. We pick a spot on the site visit that meets those rules and keeps the gas and electrical runs as short as practical.
Does a standby generator need maintenance?
Yes. Like any engine, it needs periodic service such as oil, filters and a battery check on the manufacturer's schedule. Most units also run a short self-test on their own so problems show up before an outage does.
Free in-home estimate
Get ready before the next storm.
Tell us a little about your home. We'll call to set up a free site visit and load calculation. No pressure, no obligation.
- Send the form or call. It takes about a minute.
- Free site visit. We check your panel, fuel and placement, then size the system.
- Written proposal. Once you approve it, the price doesn't move.
Where we go
Lee County, Russell County, and everywhere between.
Not on the list? Call anyway — we're usually closer than you'd think.
Be ready before the lights go out.
Call and talk to a person, or book a visit online. Either way you get a site visit, a load calculation and a written price before any work starts.
Free generator estimates. Financing through Wisetack for qualified borrowers.