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 Dust-choked filters, weak batteries, or outdated firmware can turn a 10-second promise into silence at the moment you need power most.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

- 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?

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
Plan | Visits / Year | Included Services | Best For |
---|---|---|---|
Silver | 1 | Oil & filter, battery test, firmware update, 25‑point inspection | Seasonal or vacation homes |
Gold | 2 | Silver + valve lash, spark plugs, Mobile Link™ alert testing | Year‑round residences |
Platinum | 4 | Gold + quarterly run‑time analytics, gas‑pressure log, priority parts & labor pricing | Medical, 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

- Baseline Health Check – Pull last 100 event logs, verify alarm history, Mobile Link™ connectivity.
- Mechanical Service – Drain oil, replace filter, inspect air-intake path, torque fasteners.
- Electrical & Fuel Diagnostics – Battery CCA test, alternator output, gas-line pressure & leak-down.
- 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.

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
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Your Answer Here
Generac recommends a full service every 200 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. Desert dust or critical loads may require semi-annual visits.
We change oil and filters, test the battery, update firmware, run a 10-minute load simulation, and email a 25-point inspection report the same day.
Basic tasks like clearing debris are fine, but warranty compliance and safety testing require a certified technician.
Yes—Kohler, Cummins, Briggs & Stratton—but we specialize in Generac and stock OEM parts for faster turnaround.