Needed: Generac Repair Person

[Aszerigan]

I've made the rounds with all the major electrician companies, and they all come out, take one look at it, and tell me they don't know how to fix it. Guess there aren't a lot of generator repair techs out there.

What it is: Generac 20kw propane generator.
The Issue: It has an overcrank warning and speed varies

It's been serviced before - we do an annual inspection of the unit. Ran fine until a couple weeks ago. Now it tries to turn over and just times out. Cranks fine, spark plugs are good, etc. Had one company out and after admitting he knew nothing about it, told me he could do a full rebuild of the gyroscopic mimbley bimbley at $150 per hour, because that's what his book said to do. Yeah, no thanks on the total guesswork.

If anyone knows these generators and wants to fix it (or suggest someone that can), I'll pay reasonable rates, trade you for any ammo you need, heck, you name it.

Just need someone that can work on a generator and knows what they're doing.

Thanks all !

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

A lot of people around here use Meadows Heating and Cooling for Generac installations. I don’t know if he’d travel far or not.

 

[Mij]

574 753 8889
This is the outfit I use, Generac certified techs. New schooling ea. year. There are some electronic upgrades (mine anyway) that solved that exact issue. Good luck.

 

[Aszerigan]

574 753 8889
This is the outfit I use, Generac certified techs. New schooling ea. year. There are some electronic upgrades (mine anyway) that solved that exact issue. Good luck.

Appreciate the suggestion. I left them a VM, but they're 2.5hrs away from us, so doubtful the drive would be worth it for them. Waiting on a call back.

 

[Mij]

Powering your home, your business, your world.

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www.generac.com

try this link???

 

[Aszerigan]

Powering your home, your business, your world.

website

www.generac.com

try this link???

Yes, I've gone there. We had an issue a few years back with Midwest Generator Solutions, and everyone else seems to be either unavailable or they're not currently doing service.

 

[Mij]

Yes, I've gone there. We had an issue a few years back with Midwest Generator Solutions, and everyone else seems to be either unavailable or they're not currently doing service.

Dang, I tried

 

[Aszerigan]

Dang, I tried

Appreciated, sir. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Skullglide]

I had a similar problem with my Mohler generator when I lost a cell in the battery. My neighbor installs Generacs, I will check with him.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I would start with the youtube.

 

[Brandon]

Dowdy? Electric. Out of Wanamaker I believe. I would check them out.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Using Natural Gas or Propane leaves Spark Plugs looking New, but they may not Perform properly.

 

[PGRChaplain]

I'd try disconnecting the Battery for 15 Minutes as well.

 

[KG1]

I would start with the youtube.

Seems like I've seen this issue come up in a few YT videos.

 

[Bluehazemay]

DM sent my friend!

 

[Frosty]

I read that as “generic” never mind….

 

[Leadeye]

I've had good luck with the Meadows guys, if they seem reluctant to travel that far you can always offer extra. No harm in trying.

 

[bwframe]

Have you contacted DocIndy? I'm not sure this work falls in his expertise, but I bet he might have a suggestion?

 

[Pepi]

All I know when a 'GAS' engine speed varies its call 'Hunting' and usually it a plugged up jet in the carb

 

[Mgderf]

Sounds like a governor acting up, but that could be electronic in nature.
Just guessing.