Annual service runs $250 to $450 in our markets. Here is exactly what that buys, what happens when you skip it, and how emergency response works during an outage.
A proper annual service on an air-cooled home standby unit covers: engine oil and filter change, spark plug inspection or replacement, air filter, battery load test (not just a voltage reading), valve clearance check on models that require it, automatic transfer switch operation test, a simulated outage test under real load, and a written report of findings. Typical cost in our eight states is $250 to $450 per year depending on unit size and travel. Liquid-cooled and commercial units run higher.
These are engines that sit outdoors for months and are then asked to start on the worst weather day of the year. In the failures we see, the causes cluster: a dead or weak starting battery, oil never changed past its interval, rodent damage to wiring, and blocked intake or exhaust after a storm. Every one of those is caught by a $300 annual visit. It is the cheapest insurance in the category, and it is what keeps a manufacturer warranty enforceable when you need to claim on it.
If your generator will not start during an active outage, call (816) 461-9751. Phone response during outage events is typically within 15 minutes, and no-start calls take priority in the licensed contractor network. Most outage failures are battery or fuel-supply issues that resolve on the first visit. We service all major brands regardless of who originally sold the unit.
Annual service plans in our markets typically run $250 to $450 per year, covering oil and filter change, spark plugs, air filter, battery load test, transfer switch test, and a full diagnostic with a written report. Larger liquid-cooled units cost more. Skipping it is the most common reason a generator fails on the one day it matters.
Call us at (816) 461-9751. During active outages our phone response is typically within 15 minutes, and the licensed service contractors in our network prioritize no-start calls. Most failures during outages trace to a dead battery or skipped oil service, both of which are same-visit fixes.
Yes. The licensed technicians in our network service all major brands regardless of who supplied the unit, including Generac, Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, Champion, and Kohler.
Once a year, or every 100 to 200 run hours, whichever comes first. The unit also runs a weekly self-test on its own. If your generator has Wi-Fi monitoring, turn it on: a failed self-test in calm weather is a free warning you would otherwise discover mid-storm.
Three fields, then a real person calls or texts you back, usually the same business day. Free load sizing, factory-direct pricing, no commissions.
Annual plans, all major brands, and emergency response when it counts.
Or text POWER to 816-785-1268. Real reply from a real person, usually within the hour.
