A Generator Maintenance Checklist for Houston Homeowners
A standby generator that has not been serviced is the one most likely to fail when you need it.
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Generac generatorsA Generator Maintenance Checklist for Houston Homeowners
What you can do: look for debris, leaves or anything stacked against the unit, keep the area around it clear, and check the display for fault messages. What a technician should do: change the oil and filters, test the battery, inspect the unit and the transfer switch, and run it under load, following the manufacturer's service schedule. Keep a record of each visit, because some warranties expect it.
If you see a fault code, hear unusual noise, or the unit did not start in a recent outage, call us rather than waiting for the next storm.
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How often should a generator be serviced?
Follow the manufacturer's schedule for your unit, which is at least once a year for most home standby generators.
Can I do the maintenance myself?
You can keep the area clear and watch for fault messages. Service work and load testing should be done by a trained technician.
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