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At Palmer, we want to ensure that your generator is functioning when you need it. If you have an automatic standby generator – a permanently installed, exterior backup power system that automatically detects power outages and restores electricity within seconds – our technicians are here to help you stay ready for whatever the New England season has in store for us.
Year-Round Peace of Mind
A standby home generator keeps your power on during an outage. It is installed outside of your house (like an AC unit) and comes on automatically, whether you are home or away, all within seconds of a power outage.
What a Service Visit Actually Includes:
When you call for spring maintenance, here’s what a qualified technician will do:
- Inspect the whole system for wear, damage, and rust.
- Change the oil and filters to clear out winter buildup.
- Run a load test to make sure it produces the required power.
- Check the battery to ensure it can start the engine.
- Verify safety systems are operating correctly.
This isn’t just checking a box. Each step catches different potential problems. An inspection might spot corrosion you didn’t know was there. A load test reveals whether your generator can reliably power your home under real conditions.
When it’s done, you’re not wondering anymore. You know your generator works.
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Winter Does a Number on Your System
Your generator wasn't built to sit untouched for six months, and cold temperatures can do real damage to the equipment. Generators that sit through a winter and don’t receive proper service could potentially develop multiple problems.
Rust and Moisture Accumulate
Temperature goes up, temperature goes down, temperature goes up again. This cycling creates condensation inside engines, and moisture plus metal equals corrosion. Internal corrosion weakens components, increases electrical resistance… It's a chain reaction that starts invisibly and compounds over months.
Oil Gets Thick
Oil thickens in cold weather. This might sound minor, but it really matters. Thick oil makes cold starts significantly harder. Your generator's engine has to work much harder to turn over when the oil is too thick. Every internal component faces extra strain. And strain reduces the chances of a successful start, especially when you're already dealing with all these other winter-inflicted problems working against you.
Batteries Don’t Store as Much Power
When temperatures drop, a chemical process called sulfation happens inside the battery. And it's permanent — you can't reverse it. A generator battery can lose up to 50% of its capacity during a cold winter. That's huge. When spring arrives and you need that battery to start your generator, it could already be half as powerful as it should be. A battery that was once strong enough to turn the engine might not have enough power anymore.
Ready to get your generator ready? Spring is the perfect time to schedule maintenance!
Get your generator ready- Schedule your appointment!
Get your generator ready- Schedule your appointment!
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