Generator Maintenance & Repair – Stay Ready When the Grid Isn’t

A standby generator is only as reliable as the care it receives. Dust-choked filters, weak batteries, or outdated firmware can turn a 10-second promise into silence at the moment you need power most. Goodkin Electric’s factory-certified technicians give Bullhead City–area homeowners and businesses round-the-clock confidence with preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and real-time monitoring for Generac-certified standby generators.

Why Planned Maintenance Matters

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  • Warranty Protection – Generac requires annual service by certified pros to keep the five-year limited warranty intact.
  • Longer Engine Life – Fresh oil, clean filters, and valve-lash checks reduce wear and overheating.
  • Lower Fuel Costs – Proper spark and air-fuel ratios keep LP or NG bills in check.
  • Zero-Hour Confidence – Battery load tests and weekly exercise logs catch failures before monsoon storms arrive.

Need Emergency Generator Repair?

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Unexpected failure? Call (928) 542-8492 and a licensed technician is dispatched for:

  • Starter & Battery Issues – jump-starts, replacements, charging-system checks
  • Fuel & Carb Problems – regulator adjustments, carb cleaning, LP/NG leak fixes
  • Control Board Errors – diagnostics with Generac Service Tool, firmware reloads
  • Wet-Stacking & Exhaust Leaks – load banking, gasket replacement, safe vent reroutes

Every truck carries OEM filters, spark plugs, oil, belts, and the most common Guardian™ and Protector™ boards, so 90 % of repairs finish on the first visit.

Service Packages Built for Arizona Climates

PlanVisits / YearIncluded ServicesBest For
Silver1Oil & filter, battery test, firmware update, 25‑point inspectionSeasonal or vacation homes
Gold2Silver + valve lash, spark plugs, Mobile Link™ alert testingYear‑round residences
Platinum4Gold + quarterly run‑time analytics, gas‑pressure log, priority parts & labor pricingMedical, hospitality, data closets

Tip: Bundling a maintenance plan with a surge‑protected panel upgrade can lower some homeowners‑insurance premiums.

Our 4-Step Preventive Protocol

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  1. Baseline Health Check – Pull last 100 event logs, verify alarm history, Mobile Link™ connectivity.
  2. Mechanical Service – Drain oil, replace filter, inspect air-intake path, torque fasteners.
  3. Electrical & Fuel Diagnostics – Battery CCA test, alternator output, gas-line pressure & leak-down.
  4. Load Simulation & Report – 10-minute full-load test, infrared scan, digital service report emailed the same day.

All work is logged in your digital portal for warranty audits and resale value.

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Real-Time Monitoring Keeps You Ahead of Outages

Every new installation—and many retrofits—includes Mobile Link™ cellular monitoring:

  • Weekly self-test confirmations direct to our service desk
  • Low-battery, low-oil, or fault alerts pushed to your phone
  • Remote firmware updates without a service call
  • 12-month performance analytics delivered in an annual health report

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Generac recommends a full service every 200 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. Desert dust or critical loads may require semi-annual visits.