Backup generators provide a reliable source of power during a power outage. They can be used to power your entire home or business, or they can be used to power specific appliances or devices. Backup generators can be installed either temporarily or permanently, and they require regular maintenance to ensure that they are operating properly.
Installation of Backup Generators in North Vancouver, BC
Most likely, you rely on electricity for almost every aspect of your day-to-day life. However, bad weather, natural disasters, and power outages can make your life unpredictable. A power outage can leave your home or business without the tools it needs to operate.
Tashlight Electric installs business and home backup generators in North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, and surrounding areas. Whether you need a generator for your home or business, or you need to install one for your family or business, we can help. No matter what the situation is, we will work with you to create a plan that works for you and your budget. We offer high-quality, American-made generator installation services to keep you running during any power outage.
The installation of a backup generator is a complex process that should be performed by a qualified electrician. The electrician will assess your needs and determine the best location for the generator. They will also need to install a transfer switch to allow the generator to power your home or business’s electrical system.
Home Standby Backup Generator Repair & Installation
Tashlight Electric’s residential generator installation services will help you prepare for any disaster by providing you with a dependable backup power source. For peace of mind down the line, we also offer reliable generator repair services to keep your home’s power running smoothly.
We’ll work with you to select the right location for your generator before getting the site ready for installation.
Once you’ve chosen the right location, we’ll install the backup generator on your gravel or concrete slab. Then we’ll connect the generator to your fuel and electrical lines. Once everything is connected, we will conduct an outage simulation to make sure everything is working as it should.
Business Standby Backup Generator Installation
Power outages can cause significant business downtime, and in some cases, downtime that you can’t afford. You have a schedule, and as a business owner, you need to stick to it. We can help you keep your business safe and productive, even during unpredictable times like wildfires, earthquakes, and other weather disasters.
Investing in our commercial generator solutions can help you protect your business from power outages and other local power failures, including brown outs. It usually only takes a day for a commercial generator company to install your transfer switch, move the backup generator into place, connect electric lines from the generator, make the proper connections between the generator and the fuel source, and then hook up the electricity and fuel connections.
Our team of licensed electricians, plumbers, and electricians can help you get your backup generator up and running.
Backup Generator Maintenance & Common Repairs
Backup generators require regular maintenance to ensure that they are operating properly. This maintenance includes changing the oil, replacing the filters, and cleaning the generator. If your generator is not properly maintained, it may not work when you need it most.
The following are some of the most common backup generator repairs:
- Oil change: The oil in a backup generator should be changed every 25-50 hours of operation.
- Filter replacement: The air filter and fuel filter in a backup generator should be replaced every 100 hours of operation.
- Spark plug replacement: The spark plugs in a backup generator should be replaced every 300 hours of operation.
- Generator starter repair: The generator starter may need to be repaired if the generator does not start.
- Generator alternator repair: The generator alternator may need to be repaired if the generator is not producing enough electricity.
If you notice any problems with your backup generator, it is important to call a qualified electrician to repair it immediately.
The Benefits of Backup Generators
Installing a backup generator transfer switch for your business can provide you with a variety of advantages, such as:
- Automating the switchover of your power supply and determining which parts are affected
- Reducing your financial liability Decreasing your company downtime
- Offering remote monitoring options
- Our generators are robust and long-lasting enough to provide power for your whole home or business
Warranty maintenance and repairs are included in all generator and system parts. If we install your generator and any issues arise, we will come back to do the repairs. You can schedule regular maintenance to ensure your unit is running smoothly.
Contact Tashlight Electric Today
Buying a backup generator for your home or business is easier than ever when you work with professional installers and qualified electricians. We’ll help you schedule an installation or service today so you can feel confident in your backup generator’s performance.
For more information about our commercial and home generator installations in North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, and surrounding areas, contact us today. You can give us a call or fill out our contact form at any time, and we’ll be there to help.
