Protecting Your Backup Power System
Preventative generator maintenance covers the regular upkeep and service of diesel and natural gas generator sets to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity.
A well-maintained generator is essential for providing a dependable backup power supply during outages or emergencies. It's a best practice to proactively protect your backup power system by following a routine maintenance schedule.
Benefits of Backup Maintenance
Our preventative generator maintenance packages can extend the service life of your system and can save you time, money, and stress in the long run.
Extend Generator Lifespan
Proper maintenance helps prevent premature wear and tear on your generator's components. By keeping your system in top condition, you can significantly extend its lifespan, maximizing your investment and reducing the need for costly replacements.
Comply with Regulations
Many facilities have strict regulations regarding backup power systems. Regular maintenance helps ensure that your backup generator meets all relevant codes and standards, keeping your facility compliant and avoiding potential fines or legal issues.
Reduce Repair Costs
Preventative maintenance allows our skilled EGSA-certified technicians to catch minor issues before they develop into major problems. By addressing these concerns early, you can avoid expensive repairs and minimize unplanned downtime.
Improve Efficiency
A well-maintained standby generator operates more efficiently, consuming less fuel and producing fewer emissions. This reduces your environmental impact.
Increase Reliability
Regular maintenance ensures that your generator is always ready to perform when you need it most. By identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate, you can minimize the risk of unexpected failures during power outages.
Gain Peace of Mind
With preventative maintenance, you have confidence in knowing that your backup generator is in expert hands. Our EGSA-certified emergency power technicians will keep your system in optimal condition, giving you one less thing to worry about during an emergency.
Customized Service Packages for Standby Generator Maintenance
At Prime Power, we recognize that every facility has unique backup power needs. That's why we offer customized generator maintenance plans tailored to your specific requirements. Our EGSA-certified technicians will work with you to develop a maintenance schedule that fits your budget and ensures maximum reliability.
What are the causes of backup generator failure?
Generator failure can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from poor maintenance to environmental conditions.
Battery Failure
Weak, damaged, or improperly maintained batteries can fail to start the standby generator during a power outage, rendering the backup power system useless.
Lack of Maintenance
Neglecting regular maintenance, such as oil changes, filter replacements, and coolant system servicing, can lead to premature wear and tear on generator components, resulting in failures.
Fuel Issues
Problems with fuel quality, contamination, or improper storage can cause clogged fuel lines, injectors, or filters, leading to generator failures or reduced performance.
Overloading
Running a generator at or above its rated capacity for extended periods can cause overheating and damage to the engine, alternator, or other components.
Coolant System Issues
Leaks, clogs, or low coolant levels can cause the backup generator to overheat, leading to engine damage and failure.
Electrical Problems
Faulty wiring, loose connections, or damaged components within the generator's electrical system can cause failures or erratic performance.
Environmental Factors
Exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, or corrosive atmospheres can accelerate wear and tear on backup generator components, leading to premature failures.
Improper Installation
Standby generators that are not installed correctly, such as those with inadequate ventilation or improper mounting, can experience failures due to overheating or vibration-related damage.
Age and Hours of Operation
As generators age and accumulate running hours, the likelihood of component failures increases, especially if proper maintenance has not been performed.
Incorrect Application
Using a generator that is not suitable for the intended application, such as an undersized unit or one not rated for the required environmental conditions, can lead to failures.
Reliable Backup Power with Preventative Maintenance
Regular preventative maintenance, performed by Prime Power's best-in-the-business EGSA-certified technicians, can help identify and address many of these issues before they lead to generator failure.
Working with Prime Power, you have a trusted partner who can minimize the risk of unexpected failures and ensure that your backup power system is ready to perform when you need it most.
