Whole-House Generator Maintenance
A standby generator is an engine-driven electrical system. Routine maintenance and periodic testing help keep it ready for an outage.
Common maintenance areas
- Engine oil and filter service according to the manufacturer schedule
- Battery condition and charging system
- Air and fuel filtration where applicable
- Fuel-system inspection
- Electrical connections and visible condition
- Fault history and controller status
- Operational testing
Exercise cycles are not a substitute for maintenance
Automatic exercise helps verify that the unit can start, but it does not replace scheduled service or inspection.
Prepare before severe weather
Address warning indicators, overdue service and obvious problems before a storm approaches. Follow the maintenance instructions for the specific generator model.