As the fall comes and prepare your home for winter by cleaning the gutters, inspecting your roof, and sealing any cracks around your property, don’t forget to pay attention to your generator as well.
It is important to make sure your generator is in proper working condition before the cold sets in. Cold weather can make it more difficult to properly maintain your generator, not to mention the loss of heat and electricity in a heavy fall storm or an early winter snowstorm.
Clear Debris
Have you been putting a lot of extra items in your basement near the generator. These items can obstruct airflow into and out of the exhaust. That issue can have a dangerous outcome if airflow is obstructed. It might also cause the generator tp overheat and shut down. That will cut it off from operations and not provide you with the necessary power to run your home. But by keeping up with this simple maintenance, you’ll ensure your generator has proper airflow.
Test It
Even if you haven't experienced a power outage in the last few month, you should still run or test your generator every couple of months to make sure it is works properly.
Listen for Issues
If you hear odd sounds or anything out of the normal with your generator, don’t assume its OK or wait for an issues. If you leave a small issue, you could be stuck during a snowstorm without a generator that works.
Instead, contact one of our generator team for an assessment and the peace of mind knowing your generator can provide you with power you through the winter.
When it comes to backup power and your safety, you can never be too prepared.
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