Scheduled Maintenance for your Generator

We maintain all brands of automatic standby generators including the Generac, Kohler, Honeywell, Champion, GE, Briggs & Stratton, Eaton, Milbank, Cummins, and others. Not only do we service what we sell but we also service generators installed by homeowners and other installers. Give us a call if you like us to service you generator. 

Generator Warranty and Repairs

Whats Included in our Generator Maintenance?

Finger Lakes Power Systems Maintenance Procedure Checklist:

Visual Inspection
◦ Inspect for visual damage and/or unusual wear and tear
◦ Inspect all visible fuel and electrical connections 
◦ Clean debris from generator and wipe down enclosure
◦ Ensure all switches/breakers in normal operating position

General Operation
◦ Inspect and test battery and charging system
◦ Check cold weather kit for proper operation (if applicable)
◦ Test proper startup and transfer operator function 
◦ Check for any improper noises or vibrations

Fuel
​◦ Inspect and test all fuel connections. 
◦ Check to make sure that fuel pressure is accurate
◦ Touch up paint as necessary on any gas piping

Electrical
◦ Check grid voltage and generator voltage output
◦ Check grid frequency and generator output frequency
◦ Ensure there are no corroded or loose connections 
◦ Simulate a power outage

Engine 
◦ Change engine oil with synthetic oil per specifications
​◦ Change engine oil filter
◦ Change spark plugs (with proper gap)
◦ Change air filter
◦ Confirm proper valve clearance. Adjust as necessary.

​​Customer Education
◦ Answer any questions about operation, maintenance, or upgrades
◦ Advise the customer on any foreseeable future preventative maintenance items, upgrades, or repairs 

Generator Repairs or Emergency Service

Finger Lakes Power Systems technicians are Generac, Briggs and Stratton, and Kohler factory trained and certified to repair generators.  We can service whatever brand of standby generator you have!  If you have a generator that is not operating properly, under warranty or not, give us a call and we can help.