April 15, 2023

Industrial Generator: 5 Reasons to Have Your Generator Serviced by a Pro

Three large industrial generators on a building's rooftop, serviced and ready in case of a power outage.

During a power outage, your industrial generator will be the backbone of your facility, saving you from potentially costly downtime. It is then important to ensure your generator is running properly by investing in proper maintenance. This can help prevent a potential failure when you need your generator most. While you may ignore industrial generator maintenance, here is a look at 5 reasons why you should let a professional regularly service your industrial generator.

1. Catch Problems Early

While industrial generators are extremely sturdy, they are prone to failure if they do not undergo the proper preventative maintenance. The fact is that wear and tear from use can cause components to fail. During regular preventative maintenance, a skilled technician can spot potential problems early and perform any necessary maintenance and repairs before any damages and issues arise. Without proper maintenance, you may find yourself facing generator failure and costly repairs that could have been avoided.

2. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks

As industrial generators run, they emit carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Inhaling this can have fatal effects. This makes regular generator maintenance critical to ensure the safety of those who work in your facility. As an experienced service technician performs routine maintenance on your generator, they will check to make sure that your generator is not leaking carbon monoxide. They will also position it properly so that it generates and releases fumes outdoors and not in an enclosed space.

3. Maximize Efficiency

To ensure that your industrial generator runs efficiently, a technician should service and inspect it regularly. A technician can address minor complications before they can significantly reduce the generator's output and performance. Your service technician will also clear the housing and mechanical components of any dirt and debris that could harm its operation. This will help ensure maximum efficiency.

4. Increased Lifespan

Industrial generators are designed with durability in mind and can last upwards of 20 years with proper maintenance. However, if you do not have your generator serviced, unnecessary wear and tear on parts can put stress on it, greatly reducing its lifespan. If you do not want your industrial generator to fail prematurely, you must have it serviced as recommended by the manufacturer. This will ensure that your generator is properly maintained and does not experience any unnecessary stress that could reduce its lifespan. 

5. Save Money

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is putting off generator maintenance as a way to save money. This can eventually prove to be a costly decision, as regular maintenance can actually save you money over time. Having your generator serviced regularly by a skilled technician will ensure that potential problems are caught early, preventing costly repairs in the future and potentially devastating downtime. Additionally, if you do not have your generator serviced regularly, it will be more prone to failure. This could mean that you will be looking for a new generator every few years. The best decision for your company's bottom line would then be to invest in a generator maintenance plan.

 

Regular maintenance will ensure that your industrial generator runs efficiently and does not break down when you need it most. However, to ensure that you get the most out of your generator maintenance plan, you must work with an experienced repair technician to help maintain and keep it running properly for years to come.

Feel free to contact us to learn how partnering with our team for your industrial power needs can help increase efficiency and reduce downtime.