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If your home has a standby generator, it’s essential to keep it in good working order. Otherwise, it may fail when you need it most. To help, Davis & Green offers expert home generator maintenance in Midlothian, VA.
With the help of our experienced technicians, you can extend your generator’s lifespan and ensure its performance. Contact us today!
A home standby generator represents a significant investment you’ve made in your home. The good news is that the average model will last for 20 to 40 years with proper care. However, home generator maintenance can be tricky.
That’s because your generator’s needs will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. For example, heavy or extended usage calls for more frequent oil and air filter changes. Additionally, frequent generator use can increase how often your generator needs its spark plugs replaced.
There are even some generator maintenance tasks you cannot perform on your own. For example, many of the latest-generation generators from Generac and Kohler have sophisticated control systems. Those occasionally require firmware updates to ensure reliable performance.
Firmware is the built-in instruction set that tells your generator how to function. Over time, manufacturers release new versions to address operating problems. Only authorized maintenance technicians have access to the firmware updates. Regular professional maintenance is necessary to keep your generator up to date.
If you don’t use your generator frequently, a single yearly maintenance visit should suffice. However, it’s always wise to schedule an extra appointment after any period of extended usage. That becomes especially important if your extended usage period exceeds 200 operating hours. Beyond that, your generator may suffer unnecessary wear and tear without addressing its maintenance needs.
There are also some maintenance tasks you should carry out on your own in between professional maintenance visits. One of them is to periodically turn on your generator and let it run for 30 minutes, ideally under load. That will help you spot any issues that crop up between maintenance visits. For example, your generator’s battery might require replacement. When it runs low, your generator won’t start when you need it to. And besides using a multimeter to check your battery, the best way to test it is to start your generator.
Since 1984, Davis & Green has been the go-to provider of home generator services in Midlothian. Our team of generator specialists has the training and skill to service generators of any make or model. Plus, we’re a locally owned and operated company that understands the needs of area homeowners.
That’s also why we’re active in a variety of community efforts, including the Special Olympics of Virginia. We’re even Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ rating. Please read some of our customer reviews to learn more about what to expect from us.
For quality home generator maintenance services in Midlothian, contact our team at Davis & Green today!
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