ServicesGenerator Service & Repair
Generator Service & Repair in Hudson Oaks
A standby generator sits quiet for months, then has to carry your home the moment the lines go down. We service and repair home generators and their transfer switches, so the battery, oil, filters and connections are ready before you need them.
Keeping the generator you have ready to run
Most generator failures are small things left too long. A battery that has lost its charge, oil that has broken down from heat, a loose lug in the transfer switch or a controller fault nobody noticed. None of these are dramatic until the night the power goes out and the unit will not start.
Our generator service and repair work is built around regular upkeep. We look after the engine side and the electrical side together, because a healthy engine does no good if the transfer switch never hands it the load. Regular care also adds years to an expensive piece of equipment you have already paid for.
If your unit is beyond sensible repair, we will say so plainly and talk through options, including our generator installation service. Most of the time, though, a careful service visit is all it needs.
What a service visit covers
Battery test and terminals
The starting battery is the most common reason a standby unit fails. We load-test it, clean the terminals and check the charger that keeps it topped up.
Oil, filters and spark plugs
We change the oil and oil filter, replace or clean the air filter, and inspect the plugs. Long stretches of heat are hard on oil, so we match the interval to how your unit actually runs.
Transfer switch inspection
We check the contacts, wiring and terminations inside the automatic transfer switch, tighten what has worked loose and confirm the switch moves cleanly between utility and generator power.
Controller and exercise settings
We read stored fault codes, confirm the weekly exercise cycle is set and running, and make sure the unit reports the right status.
Load test under real conditions
With your permission, we simulate an outage so the generator starts, takes the load and returns your home to utility power. It is the only way to know the whole system works.
Written findings
You get notes and photos of what we found, what we did, and anything worth planning for at the next visit.
Signs your generator needs attention
- It missed its weekly exercise
- If you no longer hear the unit run its short test cycle, something has stopped it. Often it is the battery or a controller setting.
- A warning light or fault code
- A red or amber light on the controller means the unit has logged a problem. Some faults will keep it from starting at all.
- Hard starts or rough running
- Cranking for a long time, surging or uneven sound during exercise points to fuel, ignition or air filter trouble.
- Lights flicker on generator power
- Unstable voltage can damage electronics and appliances. It usually traces back to the engine governor, loose connections or a transfer switch issue.
- It has been more than a year
- Even a unit that seems fine needs oil, filters and a battery check on a regular schedule. Spring is a good time, ahead of the summer storm season.
How the visit runs
- 1
Schedule by phone
Tell us the make, the approximate age and anything you have noticed. We set a time and let you know whether you need to be home for the load test.
- 2
Inspect before touching anything
We look over the enclosure, the battery, the controller history and the transfer switch first, so we understand the condition of the system before any work starts.
- 3
Service and repair
We complete the routine maintenance and walk you through any repair the inspection turns up. Larger repairs are explained and priced before we go ahead.
- 4
Test, tidy and report
We run the unit under load, reset the exercise schedule, clean up around the enclosure and leave you with written notes and photos.
What affects the cost of generator service
A routine service visit is the most predictable part of owning a generator. Repairs vary more, and we explain those costs before any work goes ahead. These are the main things that move the price.
- Size and engine type
- Air-cooled units are simpler to service than larger liquid-cooled engines, which need more oil, coolant checks and extra filters.
- Parts needed
- A battery, plugs or filters are routine. A failed controller board, starter or transfer switch component costs more, and some parts must come through the manufacturer.
- How long since the last service
- A unit that has gone years without care often needs more work on the first visit than one that has been looked after regularly.
- Access to the unit
- Tight side yards, overgrown landscaping or a transfer switch in a hard-to-reach spot can add time to the visit.
Generator service questions
- How often should a standby generator be serviced?
- Most residential units need a full service at least once a year, plus a battery check. Units that run often during outages or sit through long hot summers may need oil changed sooner. We will suggest an interval based on your unit and how much it runs.
- Do you work on my generator brand?
- We service most residential air-cooled and liquid-cooled standby generators and their transfer switches. Tell us the make and model when you call. If a repair needs a part only the manufacturer supplies, we will tell you before ordering it.
- Is it worth repairing an older generator?
- Often, yes. Batteries, plugs, filters and many switch components are straightforward to replace. If the engine or alternator has a serious fault on an older unit, we will give you an honest comparison between repair and replacement.
- Do I need to be home during the visit?
- Not for most of the routine work if we can reach the unit and the transfer switch. For the load test we briefly switch your home to generator power, so we prefer someone is there to know when it happens.
- Can you check the connection for a portable generator?
- Yes. We inspect inlet boxes, interlock kits and the related wiring so a portable unit feeds your panel safely and cannot backfeed the utility lines.
Get your generator ready before the next outage
A service visit now costs far less than finding a dead battery in the dark. We serve Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Willow Park, Aledo and nearby towns.