Generators can provide decades of faithful service, but that number depends on your maintenance schedule. Service quality will determine your equipment’s life span and fuel efficiency. The team members at Stashluk Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Generators are consummate experts on the servicing needs of industry giants like Generac, Honeywell, and General Electric. That’s why our generators last.
The Benefits of Generator Maintenance
At Stashluk, we understand that technical expertise isn’t enough. We offer convenient scheduling and 24/7 emergency service, so we’re just the company to keep on speed dial. We opened our doors more than half a century ago, and we’ve been solving difficult problems ever since. There’s no generator problem we haven’t treated. If you live in the Summit, New Jersey area, come to us with your generator woes. We’ll breathe life back into your equipment.
Signs That Your Generator Needs a Service
- Puddles of fuel or coolant are collecting underneath your equipment.
- Your generator is overheating or using more fuel than usual.
- Your equipment sputters and coughs when you turn it on.
What Does Generator Maintenance Include?
Generator Maintenance Service & The Stashluk Annual Safety Check Includes:
- Remove cart and recycle used old engine oil and filters (oil and air)
- Supply and install new 5w/30 synthetic motor oil, factory oil filter, factory air filter
- Remove old spark plugs, then calibrate and install new spark plugs
- Inspection and check integrity (at the generator)
- Inspect for physical damage
- Chassis and housing assembly, cabinet locks, and hinges
- Generator mounts, safety access covers, and mounting fasteners.
- Engine mounts, manifold fasteners, stepper motors, linkages
- Cooling fan assembly
- Wiring connections at the generator
- On-board microprocessor (main control)
- Gas connections and piping
- General main and control wiring connections and feeder cables back to the house.
- Auxiliary external convenience circuits and breaker, main generator safety output breaker
- Access microprocessor code history and check logged codes during year’s operation and weekly tests for possible adjustment needs, etc.
- Examine for possible rodent/insect infestation
- Inspection and check integrity (at the transfer switch)
- Inspect for physical damage
- Chassis and housing assembly, cabinet locks, and hinges
- Generator mounts, safety access covers, and mounting fasteners.
- Wiring connections at the transfer switch (main high-voltage and control trigger wiring)
- Electronics where applicable
- General main and control wiring connections and high voltage feeder cables (transfer switch feeding house and power leads that feed from the generator to transfer switch).
- Whole house main service safety disconnect at transfer switch
- Solenoid faction (normal power to generator power)
- Examine for possible rodent/insect infestation
- Functional testing and examination
- Upon completion of servicing and visual inspection, system run testing is performed.
- Manual start and run testing engine, then re-checking fluid level
- Full cycle testing simulating a “real” power failure
- Run load testing and full operation
- Upon completion system is buttoned up (closed and cabinet lock functions checked) and placed back in service ready for the next year/power failures
FAQs About Generator Maintenance
How often should my generator be serviced?
Generators usually need a once-over every six months, with an in-depth service every two years. If you rarely use your equipment, schedule maintenance after every 200 hours of use. Every few months, you’ll also need to perform routine tasks like air filter cleaning and fuel changes. If you’re a health care facility, you need a weekly inspection to comply with federal and state licensure requirements.
In simple terms, what does generator maintenance entail?
Basic inspections will check your fuel, coolant, battery, and components to find out if they need repair or replacement. We’ll also replace filters and make sure your engine is consuming the right amount of fuel. Every inspection also includes a log of every action we take so that later diagnoses are easier to make.
What can I expect from an operating inspection?
When we perform operating inspections, we observe your generator in action to make sure we don’t miss any symptoms that are invisible upon inspection.
Stashluk has amassed over 70 years of experience, so generator maintenance is second nature to us. Our team doesn’t miss a thing, so you’re always assured of dedicated, reliable service. We’re famous for our ability to solve the problems that perplex other technicians. We make easy work of every crisis no matter what time of night you call.
