Commercial Generator Maintenance Tips for Tucson Businesses?

10/17/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to commercial damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Pima County.

Power outages can disrupt business and affect productivity in the workplace. When operating as they should, commercial generators keep the power running when the power grid is down. Our Northeast Tucson and Oro Valley/Marana East teams offer these tips from the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety to prepare for power outages 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. 

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 on its maintenance plan weekly to ensure it is properly functioning in 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 correctly.  

Portable 

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

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Our team in Northeast Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana East is Here to Help ® when your Tucson commercial business or home has a storm damage emergency. Call us today at 520-760-9352.

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