Generator Maintenance Services for Residential & Commercial Generators in Seattle & Western WA.
If you’re in the greater Seattle area and need help keeping your generator in top shape, We’ve got you covered! Whether it’s for your home or business, regular service and maintenance are key to making sure your generator runs smoothly when you need it most. W E Electric offers everything from routine inspections to full repairs, so you can have peace of mind knowing your system is always ready to kick in when the power goes out. We’ll work with you to keep things running efficiently, so you don’t have to worry about unexpected breakdowns.
W E Electric is a certified, dealer, installer, and service provider for these fine products.
Common Generator Maintenance Projects
Battery Replacement
Over time, the battery in your generator can lose its charge or stop holding power, leading to a failure to start when needed.
Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacement
Just like with any engine, changing the oil and replacing the oil filter are essential to prevent overheating and prolong the generator’s life.
Fuel System Issues
Problems like clogged fuel filters, old or stale fuel, or a dirty carburetor can prevent the generator from running smoothly or starting at all.
Electrical System Repairs
Issues with the alternator, fuses, or wiring can cause power output problems. This may include things like broken circuits or faulty transfer switches.
Spark Plug Replacement
Worn or dirty spark plugs can cause the generator to run poorly or not start, so replacing or cleaning them is a common repair.
Cooling System Maintenance
Overheating can occur if the generator’s cooling system isn’t working correctly, so repairs or replacements of the radiator or coolant system may be necessary.
Preventative maintenance and why it is important for your generator.
Generators are extremely reliable, long-lasting machines typically outlasting the lifespan of most internal combustion engines. Typical standby generators can last from 10,000 to 30,000 hours only operating 20 to 30 hours a year. This results in a lifespan of up to 30 years. But because generators operate in a unique environment where they aren’t used regularly on a daily basis, they have special maintenance needs to keep them operating reliably when you need them.
“Regular maintenance can help avoid many of these issues, but when repairs are needed, these are the most common fixes I see for residential generators.”
Preventative maintenance service plays an important role keeping your generator running smoothly. The frequency of preventative maintenance service depends on the average running time of the generator and the environment the generator is operating in. For instance, longer running times and more extreme air temperatures (hot or cold) the more frequently service may be needed.
We follow OEM recommended maintenance schedules for our preventative maintenance services. We will perform a general inspection of the unit, understand your unit’s typical workload & operating environment and provide you with a recommendation for scheduled inspections and service.
Common inspections include checking the following systems:
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