Some Fall Readiness Advice for Your Generator, from Denver Metro Homeowners
It is worth considering if your generator is up to the task of the season’s first big storm. And when was the last time you put it through its paces? You may not like to think of an October night with the power off and the cold setting in and your backup does not come on.
Unsettling questions, to be sure. We have no shortage of homeowners with that same worry. Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air has been using our know-how for over a decade to make certain the homes of our Denver Metro clientele are powered, safe and warm. For a little peace of mind before the fall weather arrives, a call to (720) 807-5715 will have the Yeti crew at our company put you in order.
The Front Range does not wait for Colorado. It can be all sunshine and mild one day, then the next you have heavy snow and downed lines. A generator is useless if it will not do its job. Here is how to be ready for the fall.
Why Prep in the Fall
There is good reason to attend to it now. The summer heat is behind you and you have not yet had to contend with winter in full force. So it is as good a time as any to have the generator serviced or fixed without an active outage making matters more pressing.
A fall storm in the Denver Metro, be it in Arvada, Aurora or Castle Rock, can leave you in the dark in short order. Ask most and they will say they should not have put off thinking about their generator until the first snow hit.
Do Some Checking Yourself
Before you ring us up, you can run through some of the basics. Our checklist for the season would be:
- Start the generator and let it go for a few minutes
- Check for leaks in the unit and the oil
- Verify the fuel is in proper shape, whether diesel, propane or natural gas
- Have a look at the battery and connections for any sign of corrosion
- Clear away leaves or what have you that could impede airflow
- Listen to the way it runs; anything odd or rough?
If you notice something is not right, do not delay. A small thing in the fall can become a major failure by mid-winter.
Let the Pros Handle Some of It
A technician will be more thorough than a cursory glance and find what you do not. In addition to Generac, which has a good name in Denver, we service American Standard, Eaton and QuietCool for your home comfort. We want to cover all bases in servicing your generator so you are not left in the lurch.
All too often a homeowner only discovers a problem after the power has gone. An autumn tune-up will preclude that. Dial (720) 807-5715 to make an appointment.
Does Your Generator Need Some Attention?
Any of these would be cause for concern:
- It will not start or is hard to
- Unsteady output
- Any new noise, vibration or smell
- Error lights or codes on the panel
- It has been a year or more since an inspection
- The age of the unit and a lack of a complete service to date
One of those is enough to warrant a phone call. Better than having to do it in a snowstorm.
And the Rest of the System
Your heating, electrical panel and indoor air quality are under a strain from the cold and contribute to the safety and comfort of the home, so give them some thought as well.
At Absolute Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air we are your one stop for HVAC, plumbing, generators, indoor air and the like. One call is all it takes. Should an unanticipated repair be needed, we have same-day financing to keep your budget intact.
We Will Make Sure You Are Ready for Fall
Our BBB A-rating, “Best of Mile High” and the 5,000 reviews on Google speak for the kind of service we bring to the Denver Metro and Front Range. We are here seven days a week, around the clock.
(720) 807-5715 and the Yeti crew will have you in a position to face the fall, rather than have a storm show you what you did not do.