A standby generator is wired into your home and fuel supply and starts by itself when the power fails. That convenience also means more parts that can fail: the engine, the battery, the controller, the fuel connection and the transfer switch.
Common standby generator problems include:
- A battery that has lost charge, which is one of the most common reasons a standby unit will not start
- Fault codes or warning lights on the controller
- A transfer switch that does not move the load to the generator
- Fuel supply problems, including closed valves or low pressure
- A generator that starts and then shuts down
- A unit that has not been exercised or serviced for a long time
Repairs start with reading the codes and checking the basics, then testing the engine and the transfer switch. Call and describe what your generator shows, and we will connect you with a local provider who works on standby systems.
