{"id":1221,"date":"2018-09-07T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T09:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weeksservicecompany.com\/?p=1221"},"modified":"2022-01-19T21:19:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T21:19:59","slug":"getting-the-most-out-of-your-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weeksservicecompany.com\/getting-the-most-out-of-your-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Most Out of Your Generator"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Investing in a generator is fairly high up on the list of wise decisions you could make, even though you might not have needed one before. The thing is, we don\u2019t think about a generator most of the time — it\u2019s only when we need one that we realize how essential they can be.<\/p>\n

Although there might be little risk of a particularly dangerous storm that could knock your home\u2019s power out for an extended period of time, the cost of purchasing a generator before disaster hits is well worth the benefits of having one when everything goes dark.<\/p>\n

That said, there\u2019s more to owning one than simply unboxing it and shoving it in corner of the garage. Like any appliance, it needs careful maintenance and check-ups to ensure it will perform the way it\u2019s supposed to whenever you need it most. Knowing what to do to get your generator running at optimum efficiency can be tough, though. That\u2019s why Weeks Service Co.<\/a><\/u> is here to help!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got a handy list of tips for you to run through, and by doing so you\u2019ll have the smoothest generator in town. We\u2019re League City\u2019s generator experts, and our technicians can help with whatever generator-related questions or problems you have – just get in touch!<\/p>\n

Check On It Often<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As we noted above, a generator needs love and care in the same way that other engine-based pieces of equipment do. To make sure it won\u2019t cut out when you need it most, you should perform a quick check on your generator every year or so.<\/p>\n

Just turn it on and see if it runs, first of all. After that, check to see if the oil needs to be replaced – and if you want to really be certain it will work, have your generator tuned up as well.<\/p>\n

Switch Fuel Types<\/h2>\n

We commonly associate generators with gasoline because that\u2019s fuel used for most designs. But you might be able to switch that out for a more efficient fuel source: propane. Liquid propane is easier to deal with than gasoline. It doesn\u2019t go bad, so you don\u2019t have to replace it as often, and all you have to do is swap the tank out on the generator. No more messes from trying to pour out of big gas cans!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Plug It in Directly<\/h2>\n

One mistake we see often is from generator owners plugging their unit directly into their home\u2019s circuits. Don\u2019t do this! You\u2019re making a dangerous and unnecessary risk by doing that.<\/p>\n