Generator Maintenance Tips for Fox Lake Businesses?

1/24/2023 (Permalink)

We restore commercial property damage 24-hours a day in Lake County.

Our local team in Northwest Lake County is on call and ready to assist businesses with property damage emergencies every hour of the day, 365 days a year, in Fox Lake. A backup generator in good working condition will enable your business to remain open when a power outage occurs. Here are some tips from the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety to prepare for inclement weather by servicing your generator:

The time to maintain a generator is well before a major storm or disaster strikes (when professional assistance may be unavailable, power lines are down, and access roads are blocked). Backup power can help maintain a consistent building temperature and reduce the risk of freezing pipes leading to business disruption and damage. 

Portable 

• Store in a dry location
• Set up a maintenance schedule to include periodic test runs for the unit 

Permanent

• Permanent generators should have a proper maintenance plan that includes weekly, monthly, and annual checks. See the manufacturer’s specifications for more information.  
• Run the unit weekly on its maintenance plan to ensure it is properly functioning in case of an emergency. Individual units may have a timer that allows a programmed test to be scheduled, and qualified personnel should oversee these scheduled weekly tests.  
• Check the generator enclosure for loose debris or other conditions that could cause the unit not to function properly.  

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