Here in Wayne, PA, Mother Nature always has the final word, and with this winter looking to be colder than ever, it pays to have a generator on-hand to provide power and heat for your households. Generators can be invaluable tools, but sizing and installing them are only part of the overall process. Once your generator is placed, you need to keep it ready to go and ensure that it can do the job the minute you need it to. The last thing you want to do in the middle of a crisis is deal with a problem with your electrical power. The more you can practice these simple tips, the better your generator will respond in a crisis.
Keep it Fueled
Some types of generators are fed by gas lines in your home, in which case you don’t need to worry about fuel. Others, however, need to be fueled by the homeowner. Know what type of fuel you need and what the system’s fuel consumption rate it. You should always keep at least 3-4 days’ worth of fuel on hand, and every member of the household should know the refueling procedure.
Maintain It and Keep It Tested
Once the generator is installed, you should schedule maintenance on it once a year. That lets you get a handle on any problems that crop up, as well as dealing with little problems like loose bolts and dusty components. Furthermore, you should test it once a month or so just by turning it on and letting it run for 10-15 minutes. That way, you can spot any discrepancies in the way it functions and schedule a repair session before you have need of the generator in question.
For quality generator servicing and repair, the professionals at Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Inc., are standing by to help!