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Davis & Green provides homeowners with peace of mind through comprehensive generator maintenance services in Richmond, VA. Our region is no stranger to extended power outages that cause food spoilage and other damage.
That’s why many homes in our region have a backup generator that automatically provides power in an emergency. Home generator maintenance is essential to ensuring reliable operation and maximizing your investment.
A common question among new generator owners in Richmond concerns how often you should schedule home generator maintenance. The answer depends on how much you use your generator, which can vary from year to year.
Most manufacturers recommend scheduling maintenance after a specific number of hours or cycles, typically around 200. If you use your generator more than that in a given year, you may have to schedule two or more maintenance appointments.
If you use your generator less than that, schedule maintenance at least once a year. In our area, many experts recommend early spring as the best time to schedule. That way, you’ve serviced your generator in advance of the most severe thunderstorms.
If you have to schedule a second appointment, aim for early fall. This ensures you’re prepared for winter storms and helps avoid seasonal service delays.
Generator maintenance is similar for most backup generator systems. That said, we perform multipoint inspections that are specific to the generator brand and model. If your generator is under warranty, we’ll ensure all required tasks are completed to maintain coverage.
Once we’ve completed the maintenance, we’ll provide all the documentation you need for your records. That will be the proof you may require should you ever need to file a warranty claim.
Maintenance often begins with a visual inspection through which we’ll look for any obvious damage, including corrosion. Our electrician will thoroughly clean the generator, which is essential to its long-term condition.
We’ll also check the exhaust system for blockages and clear the air intake and exhaust vents as necessary. That’s important for both performance and safety reasons.
Most generators require an oil change at least once a year, which is another reason to schedule regular maintenance. We’ll remove the old oil and dispose of it properly. Then, our electrician will refill your generator using the appropriate oil. We’ll replace any oil and air filters and check and top off the generator’s other fluids.
The final stage of maintenance is thorough testing to ensure the generator is operating correctly. We will test the automatic transfer switch, a critical component in ensuring a smooth power switchover during outages. We’ll also perform load bank testing to ensure the generator operates properly under a full load.
We are a fully licensed and insured electrical contractor with more than 40 years of experience delivering expert generator services.
Our licensed electricians provide maintenance for all brands and models of home generators and follow each manufacturer’s warranty requirements. We also offer flexible service plans designed to make ongoing maintenance easier and more convenient for homeowners.
Davis & Green provides personalized generator maintenance service in Richmond. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our maintenance plans.
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