Our services include routine preventative maintenance (oil/filter changes, battery checks, spark plugs), system diagnostics, load bank testing, fuel system servicing, and repair of electrical or mechanical faults. These services ensure reliability, optimize performance, extend lifespan, and verify emergency power transfer switches work correctly.
Here is a detailed breakdown of typical generator services:
1. Routine Preventative Maintenance (Annual/Semi-Annual)
- Engine Service: Changing oil, oil filters, air filters, and spark plugs.
- Battery Inspection: Cleaning terminals, testing battery strength, and checking connections.
- System Cleaning & Inspection: Clearing debris from casing, intake, and exhaust; checking for rust, leaks, and pest damage.
- Fluid Checks: Verifying coolant, fuel levels, and oil levels.
- Fuel System: Checking gas pressure, lines, and, for diesel, fuel polishing.
2. Diagnostic and Testing Services
- Load Bank Testing: Simulating high loads to verify the generator can handle maximum power output.
- Transfer Switch Testing: Ensuring the automatic transfer switch (ATS) correctly shifts power during an outage.
- Voltage & Frequency Checks: Verifying stable power capacity output.
- Control Panel Checks: Inspecting fuses, wiring, and electronics for issues.
3. Repair and Specialized Services
- Component Replacement: Fixing starter motors, alternators, worn belts, and carburetors.
- Fault Troubleshooting: Diagnosing engine failures, electrical faults, and fuel leaks.
- Firmware Updates: Updating control systems on modern units.
Key Service Intervals
- General Maintenance: Recommended every 6-12 months or every 500 hours.
- Oil Changes: Often required every 50-60 hours of active use.
- Weekly Check: Most standby units run self-tests, but manual weekly checks are advised.
