Will Your Home Generator Be Ready When You Need It?

Will Your Home Generator Be Ready When You Need It? - Lee Company

Installing a home generator is a smart way to make sure your family is protected from the next power outage. But are you sure your generator is ready?

Dishwashers, refrigerators, and other appliances do their jobs every day, making it easy to spot problems. But your generator is used during emergencies. You might not know there’s a malfunction until it’s too late.

There are a number of DIY steps you can take to maintain your generator’s health. Combined with a maintenance plan by Lee Company, they can give you the confidence that your unit is ready to step in and keep the lights on – and the heat, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and kitchen appliances – when the rest of the neighborhood is in the dark.

Most generators run on either propane or natural gas. Like other small engines, they need regular use and maintenance. Every week or two, run your generator for a few minutes. You’ll become familiar with how your unit operates and be able to spot any malfunctions.

Follow the general maintenance checklist that is standard for most generators. Run the unit for 15 to 20 minutes while you inspect the air intake, exhaust, and battery connections. Keep an eye out for any frayed wiring that might cause a breakdown.

Generator maintenance from Lee Company

For safety’s sake, there are some tasks that should be left to an expert. Having a skilled technician from Lee Company perform an annual checkup can give you peace of mind that your generator is working reliably. It can also maintain your warranty, which usually requires having a professional technician perform routine maintenance at least once a year.

When you have Lee Company service your generator, we’ll maintain careful records of the work we do and have them available for fast reference in the field. Repairs go faster and customers avoid unnecessary downtime.

In addition, you’ll always understand what we did and why. Our technicians use XOi technology to create a permanent visual record of their work, and we include a link to the footage on your service ticket. The technology captures photos and videos in real-time to enable customers to assess challenges, make confident decisions, and document our work.

Be ready for anything

Lee Company professionals are standing by and ready to help with your home generator. Whether it’s installation, routine maintenance or warranty inspections, our generator experts have you covered. We are also Generac and Kohler certified. Don’t wait for the next power outage. Call Lee Company today.

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