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Generator Service & Repair in Cleburne
A standby generator only earns its keep if it starts when the power drops. We find out why yours is throwing codes, failing its weekly exercise or not transferring, fix it properly and leave the pad and yard as clean as we found them.
Keeping your backup power ready to run
Most generator problems start small. A battery loses its charge, a starter contactor sticks, oil runs low or a mud dauber nest blocks an air intake. None of that shows up until the next outage, when you need the unit most. Regular service catches these issues on a calm day instead of a dark one.
Our work covers both sides of the system: the engine and generator end outside, and the automatic transfer switch and wiring that tie it into your home. That second half is electrical work, and it is handled under a Master Electrical License. Our business is a licensed electrical contractor, TECL 36609.
We work around your home with care. Drop cloths go down where we kneel by the panel, old filters and fluids leave with us, and we sweep the pad before we pack up.
What we check, test and replace
- Starting battery and charger
- A tired battery is the top reason a standby unit won't crank, so we put it under load and measure what the onboard charger is actually delivering. If either is weak, you'll know before the next outage does the testing for you.
- Fresh fluids and new wear parts
- The engine gets drained and refilled with clean oil. Both the oil filter and the air filter are swapped for new ones, and spark plugs are replaced when the run hours call for it. Everything we pull off the unit is bagged and hauled away with us.
- Transfer switch check
- We confirm the automatic transfer switch senses utility loss, signals the generator and moves the load cleanly, then returns it when power comes back. We also look for heat marks and loose lugs inside the switch.
- Controller codes and settings
- We read stored fault codes, confirm the weekly exercise schedule and update settings where needed, so you know what the unit has been doing between visits.
- Load test under real demand
- Where the setup allows, we run the generator with your home's circuits on it and watch voltage and frequency. A unit that idles fine can still stumble once the air conditioner kicks in.
- Enclosure and fuel line inspection
- We clear debris, nests and grass clippings from vents, check the fuel connection for wear and look over the pad and clearances around the unit.
Signs your generator needs attention
A warning light on the controller
Red or yellow lights and codes like low battery, overcrank or low oil pressure mean the unit has already detected a problem. It may not start at all next time.
It skipped its weekly exercise
Most standby units run for a few minutes each week. If you no longer hear it, something is stopping it.
Lights flicker while it runs
Surging, dimming or a rough engine sound under load can point to fuel delivery, governor or voltage regulation issues.
The power came back but the generator kept running
That usually points to the transfer switch or its sensing wiring, not the engine.
It has been a year or more since service
Texas summer heat is hard on batteries and oil. A unit that sat through August without a check is due.
How your service visit runs
- 1
A quick phone conversation
Let us know the brand printed on the enclosure and anything odd you've spotted, like a warning light or a missed weekly run. Then we pick a day for the service visit that fits your week.
- 2
Look and listen first
We read the controller history, inspect the unit and transfer switch and start the generator before touching anything. You hear what we hear.
- 3
Explain what we found
We show you worn parts and photos of any trouble spots, and give you the cost of repairs before we start them. Nothing beyond routine service happens without your okay.
- 4
Service, repair and test
We complete the maintenance and any approved repairs, then run a simulated outage to confirm the full handoff works.
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Clean up and walk you through it
Old parts, fluids and packaging leave with us, and the pad is swept. We show you the controller status and leave notes on what to watch for.
What affects the cost of generator service
Routine maintenance is fairly predictable once we know your unit. Repairs depend on what has failed and how hard it is to reach. We tell you the price before any repair work begins.
- Size and type of generator
- Larger air-cooled and liquid-cooled units take more oil, larger filters and more time than smaller models.
- Parts needed
- A battery or set of plugs is a small item. A failed control board, starter or voltage regulator costs more and may need to be ordered.
- How long it has been neglected
- Skipped years add up. Corroded battery terminals, brittle hoses and dark, thick oil all take extra time and parts to put right.
- Transfer switch condition
- Repairs inside the switch, like replacing a contactor or retightening burned connections, add time beyond engine maintenance.
Generator service questions
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How often should my standby generator be serviced?
We suggest a yearly visit for the typical standby unit, and an extra check after any outage where it ran for a long stretch. Hours on the meter count just as much as months on the calendar. We can look up what your model's maker recommends and set a schedule around it.
Can you service a generator another company put in?
We can. Who set the unit originally doesn't matter to us, and we work on most standby brands. If the first install has a wiring or clearance issue, we point it out, show you why it matters and lay out the choices for fixing it.
Is there a warranty on your repairs?
Our repair and service work comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty. Parts carry whatever coverage their maker provides, and we will tell you what that is when we install them.
Can you service a portable generator hookup?
We check and repair the electrical side, including the inlet box, interlock kit and cord connection to your panel. If your home has no safe connection yet, our Generator Installation page covers adding one.
Will you make a mess of my yard?
No. We set tools and parts on a mat, catch fluids in drain pans and take everything we removed with us. You should find the area around the unit tidier than before we came.
Get your generator ready before the next outage
A short visit now beats finding out it won't start during an ice storm. Give us a call, tell us about your unit and we will set up a time.