Time for a Generator Tune-Up
If your house came with a standby generator, that’s a great addition for your family’s safety and your peace of mind. But that handy generator may not have come with a service or maintenance contract.
To ensure that your generator is operating safely and that it will be there when you need it, SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TODAY with the Southern Electrical team of generator experts today and give your generator a much-needed inspection and tune-up.
1. storm readiness
Now (before severe weather strikes) is the perfect time to give your standby generator a tune-up.
- There are more power outages during hurricane season and warm weather than there are in Winter.
- Clear weather allows you to examine, service and repair the generator while you’re less likely to need heat or air conditioning.
- Most generator manufacturers recommend a twice-yearly tune-up.
- A SESCOS electrician can make sure it’s done safely and according to manufacturer and warranty requirements.
2. Make it Last
A generator should last for 5000 hours, which translates to about 20 or 30 years or more. That’s a long time to last but it also means there are more chances for things to start wearing out.
- Regular maintenance will keep your generator running at peak performance and with total safety.
- Extreme temperature changes will mean more frequent or more thorough inspections.
- If it’s diesel-powered, you shouldn’t leave fuel in the tank all year.
- Protect your investment by having it professionally serviced by one of SESCOS trained experts.
3. Keep it Clean
It sounds basic, but a clean generator is a well-running generator.
- Don’t allow trash and leaves to pile up around the generator.
- Have a qualified electrician change the oil.
- Look for any leaks or tears in the coolant lines.
- SESCOS technicians will clean or replace the air and oil filters.
4. All Systems Go
In addition to weekly and monthly spot-checks, take advantage of Spring weather to do a full seasonal inspection. This should be done by a licensed electrician and should include:
- Checking the battery cables, connections, and electrolyte levels.
- Inspecting belts and hoses.
- Checking the muffler and exhaust systems.
- Inspecting all electrical systems.
- Looking for signs of rust, corrosion or insect damage.
- Testing the voltage and frequency.
- Replacing any worn-out mechanical parts.
- The specifics will vary depending on what type of generator you have, what kind of fuel it uses and whether it’s air-cooled or liquid-cooled.
5. Go with a Pro
You shouldn’t attempt to check or repair your standby generator yourself. Your SESCOS technician can perform the maintenance any time that’s convenient for you and keep a detailed log of all inspections, replacements, and repairs.
- Every generator is different, but at SESCOS we sell, install and service a huge variety of them and we know generators inside-out.
- Our technicians take care of code issues and local regulations for your peace of mind.
- If you’re unfamiliar with the specifics of your generator, your DIY job could do more harm than good.
- Letting one of SESCOS generator experts service it will save you time, money and headaches.
6. Time to Relax
When your generator is properly maintained it’s easier to relax as stormy weather approaches. Just as it’s standing by to power you up in case of an emergency, SESCOS team of trained technicians is standing by to make sure it’s fully powered, running cleanly and ready to go to work.
You have better things to do this Spring than tackling a complex, confusing and possibly dangerous task like a generator tune-up on your own. When you Call SESCOS we will set up a regular maintenance schedule to keep your generator at peak performance.