You’ve made the smart decision to invest in a standby generator to protect you, your home and possessions in case of a power outage. These generators can provide protection for decades, but only if you take care of them. That is why you need a standby generator maintenance agreement. These are often sold with the generator. Buit if you have a standby generator and don’t have a maintenance agreement, here are the 10 reasons you need one.
Standby Generator Maintenance Agreement Benefits
- Prevents unexpected breakdowns. A maintenance plan will provide for periodic inspections of your standby generator. These inspections will ensure that your generator is ready to perform when needed.
- Remote monitoring alerts if there are issues. Problems can occur at any time. Many maintenance agreements include remote monitoring by either the homeowner, the electrical contractor, or both to ensure if a problem does occur it can be addressed immediately.
- Extends the life of the generator. As mentioned above, standby generators can last for decades. Having your generator serviced regularly will help ensure that happens.
- Enhances security. Your home’s security system, outdoor lighting and cameras all need electricity to run. A well-maintained standby generator will ensure there is no break in power to run these important functions. Your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors may run on electricity as well; if so, the generator will protect them.
- Cost savings. The inspections included in your maintenance plan will identify small and inexpensive problems before they become larger and more expensive problems and, in some cases, can prevent the need for replacement.
- More cost savings. If your generator does fail, imagine the cost of replacing spoiled food, damage to your house and possessions from flooding in case your sump pump fails, or the need to check into a hotel because your house is too hot or too cold. Regular maintenance will reduce that risk.
- And more cost savings. Regular maintenance will allow your generator to operate more efficiently, reducing fuel costs.
- And more cost savings. In case your generator does need repair or even replacement, the maintenance agreement may include discounts.
- Warranty protection. Many generator manufacturers require regular maintenance to keep the warranty valid.
- Peace of mind. You have enough to worry about. With a standby generator and accompanying maintenance agreement, losing power in your home is one less thing with which to be concerned.
What Should the Standby Generator Maintenance Agreement Include?
A good standby generator maintenance agreement should include the following
- 24/7 remote monitoring
- Discounts on repairs and replacements
- At least one (two is better) service appointment per year including maintenance and inspection of:
- Air filter
- Air induction/exhaust
- Automatic transfer switch
- Control panel
- Instrumentation
- Safety controls
- Windings and bearings
- Systems including:
- Lubrication system
- Advanced lubrication system
- Cooling system
- Fuel system
Contact Ravinia Plumbing for a Standby Generator and Standby Generator Maintenance Agreement
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric’s knowledgeable and licensed electricians can help you select and then install the standby generator right for you and offer a comprehensive standby generator maintenance agreement. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 98 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we are the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical company in Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.