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July 13, 2025

Protect Your Home from Outages: Generator Maintenance Tips

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In today's digital age, maintaining a continuous power supply is crucial. Outages can disrupt daily activities, endanger sensitive equipment, and, for those with medical requirements, become a serious concern. At Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, we offer not only installation but ongoing generator maintenance to ensure your home remains powered even during outages.

Importance of Generator Maintenance

Regular maintenance is vital for extending the life of your generator and ensuring it performs when you need it most. Generators are like any other mechanical equipment—they require periodic checks and services to operate efficiently. Routine maintenance helps prevent unexpected failures and costly repairs.

As Maria, a satisfied customer from Vinton, shares, "Darrell and John with Wisler did a great job installing my new generator. They were on time, professional, courteous, and explained how everything worked. Highly recommend!!"

Key Maintenance Tips

Visual Inspection Before we run your generator, we recommend performing a visual inspection. Look for signs of wear and tear that could indicate an impending breakdown. Check all components, connections, and hoses for any visible damage. Keeping your generator clean and free of debris is essential.

Oil and Filter Change Regularly changing the oil and filters is essential, as oil acts as the lifeblood of your generator. Oil changes ensure all parts are lubricated and functioning properly. The frequency of oil changes can vary depending on the generator model and usage, but it is generally recommended every 50 to 60 hours of use or at least annually.

Fuel System and Battery Check Generators rely heavily on their fuel systems and batteries. It’s important to ensure your fuel is clean and replaced as needed to prevent contamination and ensure proper flow. We also check the battery's condition, terminals, and charger to keep everything in optimal working order.

Ron N. from Collinsville highlights, "Roger was professional, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to conduct an estimate for generator installation... [he] took the time to explain options and differences in different models." This level of detail helps our clients make informed decisions about their generator maintenance.

Load Test Performing a load test is essential to verify that your generator can operate under a full load for an extended period. This helps confirm that the generator will not only start when needed but can also sustain your home’s power needs.

Professional Maintenance

While some generator maintenance tasks can be done by homeowners, more sensitive operations should be handled by a professional technician. As Steven Stanley shares, "Wisler job estimator Roger Custer was very easy to talk with and expressed no negative thoughts about what I wanted... I look forward to feeling more power secure soon."

Reliable Partner in Power Security

When you partner with Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, you can count on us for expert installations, proactive maintenance, and efficient repair services. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, punctuality, professionalism, and expertise sets us apart.

Maria's testimonial about receiving courteous and informative service reflects the kind of experience we strive to deliver to every customer.

Investing in generator maintenance ensures your home remains a haven, especially during unforeseen power outages. Protect your home and your peace of mind with proactive steps and professional support.

Contact Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric at (540) 234-2001 or visit https://callwisler.com/ to schedule your generator maintenance service today.

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