Here in North Alabama, storm season and winter weather mean power outages - and a generator only helps if it actually starts. The problem? Generators sit unused for months, and that's exactly what causes them to fail.

Why generators won't start

Just like any small engine, fuel left sitting in a generator gums up the carburetor. Add a dead battery on electric-start models, and you're in the dark with a machine that won't run.

Keep it ready

  • Don't store it with untreated fuel. Run it dry, or use a stabilizer.
  • Start it every month or two and let it run a few minutes under a little load.
  • Change the oil per the manual, and keep a spare plug and filter on hand.
  • Have it serviced before storm season - not during it.

Not sure it'll run?

Bring it in before the next storm and we'll service it and load-test it so you know it's ready. See our generator repair & service.