Power, Panels & Backup
Generator Maintenance & Transfer Switches
A generator that hasn’t been maintained is a gamble — the one time you need it is the worst time to find out it won’t start. We provide scheduled maintenance for standby generators and install or repair the automatic transfer switches that make backup power actually automatic.
- Scheduled annual maintenance plans
- Transfer switch install, repair & replacement
- Battery, filter & fluid service
- Priority scheduling before storm season
Generator Maintenance
Why It Matters
The Switch Matters as Much as the Generator
An automatic transfer switch is what senses an outage and moves your home’s power source from the grid to your generator, and back again once utility power returns. If the switch fails, the generator itself may run fine and your home still loses power.
We inspect, repair, and replace transfer switches as part of routine maintenance, along with generator batteries, filters, and fluids — the parts most likely to fail quietly between the times you actually need the system.
“A generator is only as reliable as the last time someone checked it.”
What’s Included
Maintenance That Keeps Backup Power Ready
Every maintenance visit and transfer switch job is built around keeping your system ready before you ever need it.
Scheduled Maintenance Visits
Routine inspection, battery testing, and filter service to keep your generator ready year-round.
Transfer Switch InstallationTransfer Switch Installation
New automatic transfer switch installation for generators that don’t yet have one, or need an upgrade.
Transfer Switch Repair
Diagnosis and repair for switches that fail to transfer power automatically during an outage.
Battery & Fluid Service
Replacement of batteries, oil, and coolant on the schedule your manufacturer recommends.
Exercise Cycle Verification
We confirm your generator’s self-test cycle is actually running and starting correctly
Priority Storm-Season Scheduling
Maintenance plan customers get priority scheduling ahead of seasonal outage risk.
HOW IT WORKS
From Inspection to Verified Readiness
01
System Inspection
A licensed technician inspects your generator, battery, and transfer switch for wear or failure points.
02
Service Plan
We outline what needs service now versus what to monitor, with clear pricing before any work starts.
03
Maintenance or Repair
Filters, fluids, batteries, or transfer switch components are serviced or replaced as needed.
04
Test & Confirm
We run a simulated outage to confirm automatic transfer is working before we call it done.
FAQ
Common Questions About Generator Maintenance
How often should a standby generator be serviced?
Most manufacturers recommend annual maintenance, though homes that lose power often may benefit from twice-yearly service.
What does a transfer switch failure look like?
Usually the generator runs but power inside the home doesn’t switch over, or it switches back to utility power incorrectly. Both point to a transfer switch issue.
Can you add a transfer switch to my existing generator?
In most cases, yes. We’ll evaluate your current setup and panel to confirm compatibility.
Do I need a permit for a transfer switch installation?
Yes, transfer switch installation requires an electrical permit and inspection in Snohomish and King County. We handle both directly.
What's included in a maintenance visit?
A typical visit includes battery testing, filter and fluid checks, transfer switch inspection, and a simulated outage test to confirm everything works.
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