Troubleshooting

Generac LP5500 Problems and Solutions: Expert Tips

Generac LP5500 Problems and Solutions: Expert Tips

If you own a Generac LP5500 generator, you know how reliable and powerful it can be.  This propane-powered generator can deliver up to 5,500 watts of electricity, enough to run your essential appliances and devices during a power outage.  It also has a low-oil shutdown feature, an hour meter, and a fuel gauge to help

Onan Generator Code 36: Causes and Solutions

Onan Generator Code 36: Causes and Solutions

Sometimes, while running your Onan generator, it might stop on its own without any command from the control panel. At the end, it shows an error code of 36. Error code 36 is a common issue that can occur on Onan generators for a variety of reasons, including low fuel, clogged filters, or problems with

Generac Fault Codes: What Are They

Generac Fault Codes: What Are They?

Generac generators are designed to provide you with a reliable source of backup power in case of a power outage. However, there may be times when your generator displays error codes, which can be frustrating and confusing, especially if you’re not familiar with the codes. Generac fault codes are designed to help you troubleshoot and

Generator overheating,

Generator Overheating: Causes and Solutions

If you own a generator, especially a diesel generator, you may have experienced overheating issues for a short period of time. If you do not address the issue promptly as it emerges, it can cause permanent damage to your generator. Therefore, understanding the common causes and solutions for why the generator overheats can help you

What Is Generac Service Schedule A? [Answered],

What Is Generac Service Schedule A? [Answered]

If you own a Generac home standby generator, it’s important to keep up with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule to ensure that your generator operates at peak performance when needed.  When it comes to maintenance, Generac recommends two types of maintenance schedules, A and B. Service Schedule A, recommended every 200 hours or two years,

Generator Shuts Off After 20 Minutes: Troubleshooting Tips,

Generator Shuts Off After 20 Minutes: Troubleshooting Tips

If your generator shuts off after 20 minutes of use, you’re not alone. This is a common problem that various factors can cause. Fortunately, with some troubleshooting, you can usually identify and fix the problem quickly. Over the years of repairing generators as a generator repairer, one of the possible causes of a generator shutting

Homelite Weedeater Won't Start: Causes And Solutions,

Homelite Weedeater Won’t Start: Causes And Solutions

A weedeater, also known as a weed whacker or string trimmer, is typically a gasoline or electrically-powered device for cutting grass and weeds.  It uses a flexible monofilament line instead of a blade, which makes it less dangerous and better suited for trimming around obstacles like trees and fence posts. Sometimes, it might refuse to

Generator blowing white smoke,

Generator Blowing White Smoke (Best Ways to Fix it)

Let me say you have been using your generator for a while now, and you noticed your generator is smoking maybe after oil change and after a while it stops, and sometimes it doesn’t till the generator off itself. This continues for days—putting oil in your generator crankcase always as you noticed that whenever you

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