Beyond installation and repairs, it’s important that you take care of your generator with regular maintenance performed by professionals. At Pioneer Generators, we handle generator maintenance in Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas to keep your generator working as it should. Take care of your investment by scheduling a maintenance appointment today with a member of our team. Give us a call or fill out our form today to connect.
There are a few key ways to maintain your generator. Our team at Pioneer Generators can help you set up generator exercise and complete maintenance checklists at scheduled appointments. Learn more below.
Generator exercise is when your generator runs regularly outside of power outages, which can be weekly or bi-weekly, in order to make sure it is working properly. During exercise, a system check will be run. Additionally, it will make sure that all the components within your generator remain lubricated and any moisture buildup is removed. Our team can walk you through how to make sure that your generator is exercising properly and how to notice if there are any issues.
Many Nashville neighborhoods, especially those bordering wooded lots or greenbelts, see a pretty constant presence of mice, squirrels, and other small animals that are drawn to the warmth and shelter a generator enclosure provides. These pests tend to chew through wiring insulation or nest inside the unit, both of which may go unnoticed until the generator fails to start during an actual outage.
During routine maintenance, our technicians inspect the enclosure for signs of nesting material, check wiring for chew marks or exposed insulation, and confirm that vents and access points are properly sealed. For homes in more heavily wooded suburban areas, we may recommend more frequent inspections to catch pest-related damage before it leads to a costly repair.
Much of the soil throughout the Nashville area contains a high concentration of clay, which drains slowly and causes water to pool around a generator’s pad rather than run off properly. Over time, standing water near the base of your unit accelerates corrosion, undermines the pad’s foundation, and even creates a path for moisture to reach electrical components.
As part of ongoing maintenance, we check the grading around your generator to confirm water is still directing away from the unit, look for signs of erosion or shifting near the pad, and address any drainage issues before they become bigger problems. Keeping an eye on this is especially important after heavy Middle Tennessee storms, when clay soil is more prone to holding water for extended periods.
Nashville’s water supply carries a moderate amount of mineral content, which over time contributes to scale buildup inside a liquid-cooled generator’s radiator and cooling system. This buildup can reduce cooling efficiency and, if left unaddressed, cause the engine to run hotter than it should during extended use.
During scheduled maintenance, our technicians check coolant levels and quality, inspect the radiator for signs of mineral buildup or corrosion, and flush or replace coolant as needed to keep your generator’s cooling system running efficiently. Staying on top of this is particularly important for generators that see regular use during Nashville’s hot, humid summer months.
When you need generator maintenance in Nashville, TN, look no further than Pioneer Generators. Serving Tennessee since 1981, you can trust our company’s expertise when it comes to keeping your generator up and running so you won’t have to worry about losing power during an emergency. Reach out to us by phone or online form to get in touch and schedule a consultation.
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