Standby generator installation
Whole-Home Generator Installation in Scottsboro & Huntsville, AL
Prime Time installs whole-home standby generators with automatic transfer switches across Scottsboro, Huntsville and North Alabama, from sizing to gas and electrical hookup to the first storm. Our electricians hold the Alabama license the work requires, so the panel, the transfer switch and the generator are one job.
- Licensed & insured · AL HVAC Lic #22163 · AL Electrical Lic #08682
- 24/7 emergency service
- Upfront written pricing
- 4.7★ on Google · 38+ reviews
What a whole-home generator costs in North Alabama
Your generator quote is one written number that includes the transfer switch, pad, gas line, electrical work and permit, so there is nothing to add later. The factors below are what move it.
What moves the price
- Generator size (kW) and whether it must start the whole house or essentials
- Natural gas vs propane, and the length of the gas run
- Transfer switch type and any panel upgrade needed
- Distance from the panel and trenching
- Concrete pad vs composite pad, and site prep
- Permit fees by jurisdiction
Generators are financed with approved credit on most installs; ask for the monthly payment on your quote.
Who needs a standby generator
- Outages that last hours after every ice storm or spring thunderstorm
- Medical equipment, a well pump, or a sump pump that cannot lose power
- A freezer, home office, or livestock that depends on electricity
- A heat pump you want running through a winter outage
- Tired of dragging a portable generator into the rain
How a visit goes
Sizing visit
We list what you want powered, from whole-house to essentials only, check the gas or propane supply and the panel, and pick a generator size that starts your AC without stalling.
Written quote
Generator, transfer switch, pad, gas line, electrical work, permit, startup and first-year maintenance on one page with the monthly payment.
Installation
Pad set, generator placed to code clearances, transfer switch wired to the panel, gas line run by a licensed gas fitter, permit and inspection handled.
Startup and test
We simulate an outage, confirm the transfer time, set the weekly self-test, connect remote monitoring, and walk you through it.
What we handle
- Air-cooled standby generators for whole-home or essential circuits
- Automatic transfer switch installation
- Load-management modules for larger homes on smaller generators
- Natural gas and propane hookups through licensed gas fitters
- Panel upgrades required for the transfer switch
- Manual transfer switches and inlet boxes for portable generators
- Annual maintenance, battery and oil service
- Repair and troubleshooting on existing units
WHY PRIME TIME
BUILT ON TRUST,
BACKED BY RESULTS
We're not a call center or a national franchise. We're your neighbors — and we treat every job like it's our own home.
LICENSED & INSURED
Fully licensed with the state of Alabama for both HVAC and electrical work.
SAME-DAY SERVICE
We answer the phone and send a tech — often the same day you call.
UPFRONT PRICING
No hidden fees. You'll know the price before we start any work.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you're not happy, we come back and make it right. Period.
LOCALLY OWNED
Born and raised in North Alabama. Your money stays in the community.
WARRANTY ON WORK
All labor comes with a 1-year warranty. Parts warranties vary by manufacturer.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
WHAT NEIGHBORS SAY
4.7 stars across 38 Google reviews.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions we hear every week
What is the average cost to install a home generator?
It depends on generator size, how far the gas line and wiring run, and whether the panel needs work. The generator is only part of it; the transfer switch, pad, gas line, electrical work and permit are the rest. Our quote includes every one of those lines.
What size generator do I need for a 2,000 square foot house?
Usually 18 to 24 kW to run the whole house including a central AC or heat pump, or 10 to 14 kW with load management or essential circuits only. We size from your actual equipment, not square footage.
How much does a big-box store charge to install a generator?
National retailers subcontract the installation, and the quoted install price often excludes the gas line, pad, permit and panel work. Compare the all-in number. Our quote includes every one of those lines.
Natural gas or propane?
If you have natural gas at the house, use it: no tank to refill. On propane, we size the tank for at least several days of runtime and can coordinate the tank set.
How long does installation take?
One to two days on site once the generator is in hand, plus permit and inspection scheduling.
Do you service generators you did not install?
Yes. Annual maintenance, batteries, oil and repairs on existing units across North Alabama.
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