Common Generator Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid
The most common generator maintenance mistakes homeowners make, from stale fuel to skipped oil changes, and how to avoid a dead unit…

A generator you never service is a generator that fails on the one night it matters. This section keeps yours ready.

The most common generator maintenance mistakes homeowners make, from stale fuel to skipped oil changes, and how to avoid a dead unit…
Learn the generator repair signs every homeowner should catch early, from hard starts to oil leaks, so your backup power works when…
A generator cold weather kit keeps your standby unit starting in sub-freezing temps. Here's what's inside, what it costs, and how to…
Run this generator storm preparation checklist before the next big blow: fuel, oil, transfer switch, carbon monoxide, and clearances, in plain terms.
Learn how to ground a generator safely with clear, homeowner-friendly steps, when a ground rod is required, and the mistakes that get…
Off-season generator storage done right: fuel, oil, battery, and cover tips from a former electrician so your generator storage keeps it starting…
A clear standby generator service schedule from a former electrician: what to check weekly, seasonally, and yearly to keep your home backup…
How long do generators last? Get real hour and year figures for portable and standby units, plus the maintenance habits that add…
Learn how to clean a generator air filter the right way in about 10 minutes, with clear steps, safety tips, and a…
Learn how to replace a generator spark plug in about 15 minutes. A former electrician walks you through the gap, torque, and…