Generator Repair Services for Home and Business
A standby generator is only useful if it starts, and generator repair services are what keep that promise. Wells Electric Service repairs home standby generators and commercial units for property owners who count on backup power. Some units fail the weekly self-test. Others start up fine but never send power to the building. Both are fixable, and both need a licensed electrician to sort out. We are a Generac dealer, so we know these generators well. A repair here starts with finding the real cause instead of guessing at parts. We check the battery, the controller, the fuel supply, and the transfer switch, then explain what we found and what it takes to fix it. You get a clear answer before any work starts.
Standby Generator Repair Signs to Watch for Before the Next Outage
Most standby generator repair problems show up long before an outage does. The unit runs a self-test every week, and that test is where trouble usually appears first. If it does not start on schedule, if the run sounds rough, or if it shuts down partway through, something needs attention.
A red alarm light or a fault code on the controller is another clear signal. So is a yellow maintenance light, a battery that keeps dying, or a generator that starts but never sends power into the building. Low oil pressure shutdowns, hard starting in cold weather, and new rattles or vibration all point to parts that are wearing out. Call while the power is still on. That is the easiest time for us to test and repair.
Backup Generator Repair, Diagnostics, and Transfer Switch Testing
Backup generator repair starts with a full diagnostic, not a parts swap. We read the fault history on the controller, load test the battery, and check the charger, since a weak battery is one of the most common causes of a no-start. The fuel supply comes next. These units run on natural gas or liquid propane, and we confirm the regulator is delivering steady pressure. The automatic transfer switch gets its own test. A generator can run fine and still leave a building dark if the switch does not close. We also service oil, filters, and spark plugs, replace failed control boards, and correct wiring that is not up to code. Before we leave, we run the generator under load to confirm the repair held. Remote monitoring is available if you want the unit watched between visits.
Schedule Home Generator Repair with Wells Electric Service
Homeowners call Wells Electric Service for home generator repair because they want the problem found and fixed the first time. We are licensed electricians, so the repair covers the wiring and the connection to your electrical panel, not just the engine. Steve Wells and our team handle both residential and commercial generators.
We tell you what failed, what it costs, and what we would do if it were our own home. If a repair does not make sense on an older unit, we will say so instead of selling you parts. Every repair is done to code and tested before we leave.
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