A standby generator only protects your home if it starts when the power goes out. One Source Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical provides generator maintenance, inspections and repair for homes and businesses in Birmingham, AL and nearby communities, so your backup power is ready for the next storm.
Generator Maintenance in Birmingham, AL
Generators sit idle most of the year, and small problems such as a weak battery, old oil or a loose connection often go unnoticed until an outage. Routine maintenance catches these issues early. A typical maintenance visit includes:
- Battery testing and terminal cleaning
- Oil and filter changes based on run time and the manufacturer’s schedule
- Air filter and spark plug inspection
- Fuel line and connection checks for natural gas and propane units
- Automatic transfer switch inspection and testing
- Exercise cycle review and a test run
- Control panel and error code review
Most residential standby generator manufacturers call for professional service at least once a year, and more often for generators that run frequently.
Generator Repair and Troubleshooting
Contact us if your generator:
- Won’t start during its weekly exercise cycle or during an outage
- Starts but doesn’t power your home
- Shows a warning light or error code
- Shuts down while running or runs rough
- Leaks oil, coolant or fuel
- Makes unusual noises or smells
Our technicians check the generator, the automatic transfer switch and the fuel supply to find the cause, then explain the repair.
Generator Service When the Power Is Out
If your generator fails during an outage, contact One Source right away. We provide generator service across Birmingham and nearby communities, including Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Pelham and Alabaster.
Planning a New Generator?
If your generator is aging or no longer covers what you need, learn about whole-home generator installation in Birmingham or take our quick generator quiz to see what size fits your home.
Generator Maintenance and Repair FAQs
How often should my generator be serviced?
Most residential standby generators should be serviced at least once a year, or more often if the generator runs frequently or the manufacturer recommends it.
Why won’t my generator start?
Common causes include a weak or dead battery, low oil, a fuel supply problem, a tripped breaker or a control board fault. A technician can test each one and find the cause.
My generator runs, so why didn’t my house get power?
The automatic transfer switch may not be moving your home’s circuits to generator power. We test and repair transfer switches as part of generator service.
Can you service my generator if One Source didn’t install it?
Contact us with your generator’s make and model and we’ll let you know how we can help.