Generator Maintenance
A generator only helps if it starts when you need it. Our scheduled maintenance plans keep your standby generator inspected, serviced, and ready — so it performs the moment the power goes out across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Keep your backup power ready for the next outage
A standby generator sits unused for months, then is expected to start instantly and run for hours or days under load. Like any engine, it needs regular maintenance — oil and filters, battery checks, and a load test — to be ready when it counts. A neglected generator is the one that fails on the worst night of the year.
Power Up offers scheduled maintenance and service plans that keep your generator in top condition. We inspect, service, and test your unit on a regular cadence so you're never left wondering whether it'll start when the lights go out.
Why homeowners & businesses choose Power Up
Licensed & insured technicians
Your generator is serviced by trained professionals who know how to keep it running reliably.
Scheduled service plans
Regular, proactive maintenance on a cadence — so upkeep happens before a failure, not after.
Battery & startup checks
A dead battery is the most common reason a standby generator won't start. We check and replace as needed.
Full inspection & tune-up
Oil, filters, fluids, connections, and controls inspected and serviced to manufacturer recommendations.
Tested under load
We verify your generator actually runs and carries load, not just that it starts — so there are no surprises.
Upfront, honest pricing
Clear pricing on maintenance and any needed repairs. You approve before any work begins.
How it works
Choose a plan
We recommend a maintenance cadence based on your generator and usage, and set a schedule.
Scheduled visits
We come out on schedule to inspect, service, and test your unit — no need to remember it yourself.
Service & test
We change fluids and filters, check the battery and controls, and run a load test to confirm readiness.
Report & recommend
We let you know your generator's condition and flag anything that needs attention before it becomes a problem.
How often should a standby generator be serviced?+
Most manufacturers recommend at least an annual service, with more frequent checks for units that run often or carry heavy loads. We'll recommend a cadence based on your specific generator and how you use it.
Why does my generator need maintenance if it rarely runs?+
That's exactly why it does. Sitting idle, batteries discharge, oil degrades, and small issues go unnoticed — until the generator is asked to start and run for an extended outage. Regular maintenance is what makes sure it's ready on that day.
What's included in a maintenance visit?+
A typical visit includes checking and changing oil and filters, inspecting the battery and connections, examining the controls and transfer switch, and running a load test to confirm the unit performs. We'll note anything that needs repair.
Do you service generators you didn't install?+
Yes. We maintain and service standby generators from the major brands, whether or not we installed them. We'll assess the unit and get it on a healthy maintenance schedule.
What if you find a problem during maintenance?+
We'll explain the issue, what it'll take to fix, and the cost — and get your approval before doing any repair work. The goal is to catch small issues during maintenance before they cause a failure.
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