Jamie diagnoses and repairs standby generators that won’t start, show an error code or sat silent through an outage. Generac is the specialty; Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Champion and Cummins are welcome too.
It cranks but never fires, clicks, or does nothing at all.
Common causes
Safe to check
The controller is showing an alarm, a warning or a code you don’t recognize.
Common causes
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The power went out and the generator stayed quiet, or ran without powering the house.
Common causes
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Surging, new noises, smoke, or it stops soon after starting.
Common causes
Safe to check
Safety first. Don’t open the enclosure while the generator can start on its own, and never work on the transfer switch or fuel line yourself. If you smell gas, leave the area and call your gas utility.
Read the panel
Most home standby controllers use a simple light to show their state. The exact labels vary by make and model; check your owner’s manual for yours.
Have this ready when you call
It helps Jamie bring the right parts the first time.
or call (717) 668-9144
A repair visit
Send a request with a photo of the control panel, or call. The more detail, the better.
Jamie tests the battery, controller, fuel and transfer switch to find the actual cause.
You hear what’s wrong and what it will take to fix before any repair starts.
The repair is made and the generator is run under load, so you know it will carry the house.
From recent jobs
Recent repair calls: meters on the controls, boards and carburetors out, and service in any weather.
Generac is the specialty, and Jamie repairs the other common home standby brands too, including units someone else installed.
Repair questions
Still have a question?
Jamie answers every call and request within one business day.
It depends on what’s wrong: a battery replacement is a very different job from a controller or engine repair. Jamie diagnoses the problem first and tells you what the repair will take before he starts.
Yes. Jamie repairs Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Champion and Cummins standby generators.
Yes. Jamie works on existing standby generators, including units installed by other companies.
No. Repeatedly clearing an alarm and restarting can hide the cause or make it worse. Note the code, leave it, and request a repair.
Often, yes. Many problems are batteries, sensors and wear parts. If a repair wouldn’t make sense for the age and condition of your unit, Jamie will tell you so and walk you through replacement.
Send a request with a photo of the control panel and Jamie will reply within one business day. Or call (717) 668-9144.
