At Air & Energy, we know that purchasing a Kohler whole-home generator is a big decision. That’s why we want our customers to be informed about the whole process, from the beginning to the end. Although the physical generator installation only takes about a day to complete, the procedure can take up to 3 months to finalize. Thankfully, you have no need to worry! Air & Energy will take care of everything.

When  you call Air & Energy, we’ll  work with  you to schedule a time for your whole-home generator quote.

While at your home, our team members will look at your property’s location, size, gas hook-up availability, existing electric panel and many other factors that go into determining the final price of installing a Kohler whole-home standby generator.

Everyone’s least favorite part of any installation is the paperwork associated. Some of the required documents include: a Notice of Commencement, a Property Survey and an agreement between Air & Energy and you.

At this time, the gas company we work with will also complete paperwork. We will submit all of this paperwork to either the city or county to apply for a permit, which is required for installing a whole-home generator.

If You Have an HOA: Along with applying for a normal permit, homeowners may have to go through a Plans Review.

A permit is issued once the paperwork is properly submitted to the city or county and the county/city accepts the documentation. This means we can begin physically installing your new generator!

Waiting for your permits to be issued is truly the longest part of the generator installation process. Our team will keep you updated as new information about your permits is given to us.

(1) At the beginning of the day, your electric company will come out and disconnect power from the property. They determine the actual installation date so that the power meter can be properly disconnected.

(2) Air & Energy electricians set your new generator into place.

(3) Our electricians install the transfer switch and connect it to the generator- this is the system that communicates with the generator to turn it on the moment there is a power outage.

(4) Once everything electrical is connected, the electric company returns to the property, reviews our technician’s work and reconnects the power.

After all the electrical has been hooked up, it is time for the gas company to connect a gas source to the generator.

This connection can either be natural gas or an installed propane tank, which is buried underground.

Once everything is hooked up, the generator can be started up! During  your generator’s startup, our technicians will explain exactly how to use your new generator.

At this time, Air & Energy also helps register your new generator with Kohler to ensure warranties.

Last, a final inspection by the city or county occurs and the permit is closed.

• Hard Start on A/C Condenser Unit

• Surge Protection

• Load Shedding & Testing

Thank you for reading about our installation process of a Kohler Whole-Home Standby Generator. At Air & Energy, we believe that it is important for customers to be informed on all installation matters.

If you have any questions, we are only a phone call away (941-778-0773).

We would love to set up a FREE Kohler whole-home generator estimate with you!