Generator Maintenance

Generator Maintenance in Westchester, NY and the Tri-State Area

For commercial generator maintenance, businesses can count on Lippolis Electric for professional service at an affordable price. As a family-owned and operated business, we appreciate how important it is to protect and maintain your investment in an alternate and reliable power source.

When you think of standby generator maintenance, you could compare it to the upkeep of another piece of motorized equipment you probably count on to start and operate efficiently — your car or truck. Without regular automotive maintenance like replacing filters, checking fluid levels and changing brakes and tires, where would you be? And while everyone has their own comfort level for how much car maintenance they do themselves, for the really important jobs and inspections, we all tend to have a trusted mechanic who helps keep us safe on the road.

Why Preventative Generator Maintenance Is Essential

A major storm hits, power lines go down — and you’re counting on your backup generator to kick in and work perfectly. But for that to happen, everything from its fuel and lubricants to its internal components must be in good working order. That’s why preventative maintenance conducted by a professional technician is crucial for you to have the peace of mind you deserve.

Moreover, whether you’ve purchased a gas-fueled or diesel backup generator, your investment will undoubtedly last longer and run more efficiently if you schedule regular maintenance check-ups. And depending on the annual running times required of your generator, you could see your unit last as long as 20 years if it’s properly maintained.

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Clearly, the first thing to understand is that how much you run your generator will affect how often you need to have it checked. But in general, there are two things to do when scheduling maintenance.

First, follow all manufacturer’s recommendations for system checks like fuel and coolant, as well as for starting and lubrication systems. Second, regardless of how often you run your generator, scheduling annual or even semi-annual inspections is one of the smartest decisions you can make to ensure you have a reliable alternative source of power. From not losing perishable foods to having climate control for your living or work space, you’ll be glad your generator is in good working order when a situation arises and you suddenly need it.

What’s Included in Generator Maintenance?

When you schedule generator maintenance with Lippolis Electric, one of our expert technicians will go through a maintenance checklist to examine and check all the systems of your backup power supply. Since we’re a full-service electrical contractor, we don’t just check your generator unit and leave it at that — if we detect a problem with the electrical hook-up to your home or business, we can help you with that too.

The following are just a few of the maintenance tasks we perform as needed during regularly scheduled generator inspections. We:

• Change filters — such as oil, fuel and/or air filters
• Change spark plugs
• Flush the coolant system
• Check the battery and connections
• Check for oil and fuel leaks
• Inspect all wiring and AC/DC systems
• Check air induction and exhaust systems
• Inspect all control panels

Lippolis Electric for the Health of Your Generator

When looking for generator maintenance companies, you need to look no further than Lippolis Electric, Inc. With more than 35 years of experience maintaining generators throughout Westchester County and the surrounding areas, we’re committed to supplying you and your equipment with top-notch service at a competitive price.

For more information or to schedule a maintenance visit, contact us today.