generator won’t start, battery not holding charge, inverter/power station error codes, seasonal storage and maintenance, fuel stabilization for gas generators
How to Stabilize Gas in a Generator for Long-Term Storage The most common reason a generator will not start after months of storage is not a broken part. It is old gasoline. Fuel degrades faster than most people expect, and ethanol-blended pump gas makes it worse. The residue left behind clogs the carburetor, and suddenly … Read more
Generator Overheating or Shutting Down Under Load? Common Causes A generator that runs fine at light load and then overheats, stalls, or shuts itself off when you plug in something heavy is telling you something. Heat is hard on small engines, and ignoring it can lead to expensive damage or a generator that quits right … Read more
Overloading a generator is one of the fastest ways to damage both the generator itself and whatever’s plugged into it. A simple wattage meter takes the guesswork out of load management, letting you know in real time exactly how close you are to your generator’s limit. Why You Need a Wattage Meter Most people estimate … Read more
A generator that won’t start after months in storage is one of the most common (and most frustrating) issues homeowners face — usually right when a storm is already rolling in. The good news: it’s almost always one of four fixable issues, not a dead unit. 1. Check the Fuel First Gasoline degrades within 30-60 … Read more