by Billy Wingate | Sep 22, 2026 | Generator Maintenance, Residential Generators
Before Hurricane Season Schedule service early—before a named storm creates a rush. Confirm scheduled maintenance is current Test battery condition and charging Address yellow maintenance and red alarm lights Verify the controller is in AUTO Confirm the generator...
by Billy Wingate | Sep 15, 2026 | Generator Maintenance
Utility Power Is Back – But the Job Is Not Finished When utility service returns, your Generac transfers the home back to utility power, completes its cool-down cycle and shuts down automatically. After a long outage, the generator may have accumulated more...
by Billy Wingate | Sep 8, 2026 | Residential Generators
An Extended Outage Changes Generator Ownership During a short outage, the generator may start, carry the home and shut down without needing attention. A multi-day outage is different. The engine is working continuously in heat, humidity and storm debris, and the...
by Billy Wingate | Sep 2, 2026 | Generator Repair
Preparation Should Start Before the Storm Has a Name Living in South Carolina means enjoying everything the Lowcountry offers, but it also means taking hurricane season seriously. For homeowners in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Johns Island, James Island, Kiawah Island,...
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by Billy Wingate | Jan 30, 2025 | Commercial Generators, Residential Generators
Hurricane season may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop thinking about backup power. Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, now is the perfect time to ensure your generator is ready—or to start planning for a new one. In a...
