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Old 04-18-2014, 06:06 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by CateP View Post
Hi-- I just got a Generac Generator installed and am looking at a $200 annual maintenance contract. The annual maintenance includes air filter and spark plug replacement, battery test and visual inspection. This seems like a lot of $$ for this kind of maintenance. I am not comfortable doing this kind of maintenance myself, but does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative? Perhaps someone who does this kind work and would charge less?

Thanks in advance.
Cate:

If you were as handy as some of the folks who have responded it might make sense for you to do your own service or hire someone you know would do the job correctly at a cheaper price. The problem is you are not handy (me neither). Therefore, I'd recommend you stick with the dealer and in doing so are certain your machine is ready to purr when needed. It is relatively short money compared to the purchase/install investment. Finally, make sure you have extra oil handy in case you run into a prolonged power outage, make sure you know how to check the oil, refill the oil, power the unit off and on, etc. Good luck.
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