Power outages can be dangerous and uncomfortable. This is especially true for individuals and businesses that rely on electricity for essential services such as air conditioning in the Fort Worth, TX summer heat, appliances such as refrigerators or stoves, and necessary electrical devices for work or leisure. Unfortunately, most power outages are unpredictable, leaving your home or business without power unexpectedly. In these situations, it is advantageous to have a working generator to retain comfort, safety, and any necessary electrical services.

As a home or business owner, you are always thinking and preparing ahead for every scenario. In the event of a power failure or outage, you should be able to rely on your generator for backup power. Since this is the case, it is important to know you can trust a certified and experienced electrical repair team to provide generator repair and replacement parts when you encounter an issue. Moreover, if you wish to install or replace a generator, our Buffalo Electric team can discuss your needs, provide you with recommendations, and install your new generator.

Common Generator Problems

Whereas a generator can be an excellent safeguard in the event of a power failure, it may provide unreliable service or completely fail when it is experiencing an issue. It is important to contact our Buffalo Electric electricians at the first sign of trouble, to avoid inconvenient experiences or emergency electrical situations. The most common signs that you require generator repair include:

  • Your generator does not start up quickly, easily, or at all.
  • You notice inconsistent power output, or it shuts down at random intervals.
  • Your generator is running but it is not generating any electricity.
  • Your generator has flickering lights.
  • There are strange or strong odors coming from the machine.
  • You hear rattling or squeaking noises coming from the machine.
  • You have not run your generator for more than 6-months.
  • Your generator is leaking fuel or coolant fluid.
  • You notice that your generator is on an unlevel surface, or the ground has sunk beneath it leaving it tilted.
  • You notice exposed or frayed wires.

Professional Generator Repair Services

At Buffalo Electric, our electricians are trained and experienced in generator repair. We provide troubleshooting, repair and replacement services that ensure your generator is in working order. If you require emergency repair service in the Fort Worth, TX area, you should not hesitate to contact us, and we will ensure safety by restoring the essential power supply in a timely manner.

Troubleshooting

When our electricians arrive for generator repair, you can expect us to perform a thorough inspection of your generator and your electrical system. Our electricians have the trained eye, the knowledge, and the extensive experience to recognize the source of the problem, the immediate concern, and any further damages that may have occurred due to the issue. We will run a series of tests in order to determine exactly what is causing your particular issue.

Once we have diagnosed your generator, we will discuss any generator repair or replacement before performing the work. If the situation calls for it, we may discuss your electricity needs and if your current generator is well-suited for your home or business needs.

Repair

Our electricians receive up-to-date training on all new and advanced electrical equipment while maintaining a strong knowledge and expense with many different generators. In this way, you can rest assured that you are receiving the very best generator repair for your Fort Worth, TX, home or business. We will repair your generator promptly on-site and ensure that the wiring for your generator is properly installed.

Parts

In some cases, when you require a repair, our electricians will recommend replacing certain parts or upgrading specific parts of the generator. At Buffalo Electric, we have access to high-quality parts and generators with a wide range of brands; no matter what type of generator they have, we will be able to quickly pull or receive parts and install them carefully. Moreover, our qualified electricians may notice that you can benefit from an upgraded part to ensure safety, improve reliability, improve efficiency or increase the lifespan of your equipment.

Replacement and Installation

When your generator has completely failed, is a significantly older and outdated machine, or is not serving your particular needs anymore, you may benefit from a total generator replacement. Likewise, if you do not have a generator and wish to benefit from having a reliable power source, you can take advantage of Buffalo Electric’s expertise and products. Our electricians will discuss your needs and preferences with you prior to making any recommendations. We will also offer to remove any existing generator and install your new generator, ensuring that it is properly placed and wired.

Generator Maintenance

Many individuals and businesses rely on their generators during a power outage, yet they may forget that system maintenance is incredibly important to its reliability in times of need. Buffalo Electric can assist with routine generator maintenance so that you will not need to worry about unexpected issues or malfunctions when you need your generator the most.

You may wish to have your generator inspected and professionally serviced every year. If your generator is aging or on the older side, you may wish to receive maintenance more often such as quarterly or semi-annually. Our electricians can assist with developing a maintenance plan that works for your specific generator. A few of the most significant benefits of regular Buffalo Electric maintenance include:

  • Your generator will run at peak performance during a power outage.
  • You will prevent major or expensive generator repairs in the future.
  • You will increase the lifespan of your equipment.
  • Our electricians will spot minor issues or room for important upgrades.
  • Your generator will not have clogs, excessive dirt buildup and other common issues.

Generator Installation, Repair, and Replacement Services You Can Trust

At Buffalo Electric, we pride ourselves on providing professional, reliable generator installation, generator repair, and generator replacement services to Fort Worth, TX, and the surrounding area. 

Contact us to find out more about our generator services or schedule an appointment today!