Generators Dealers

Some questions to ask generator dealers:
What maintenance services are provided? (At a minimum, a stand-by generator requires an annual checkup of oil levels, air-flow, and other factors) How long have these generator dealers been in business? How many commercial generators similar to yours have the generator dealers installed in the last year? Which brands do the generator dealers work with the most? How long have they carried the brand you're interested in? How many technicians do they have?

Additional questions to ask generator dealers before you buy a generator:
What is the generator's wattage capacity and will it support your needs, including the startup surge power required by some equipment? Does the generator have enough outlets to plug in all of the items you want to power? How noisy is the generator? Are there noise restrictions in your neighborhood? What type of fuel does the generator use? How large is the fuel tank and how many hours of operation will it provide? Is the generator easy to move around, i.e. does it have built-in wheels and handles for portability? What accessories are needed to run the generator (fuel, heavy-duty extension cords, transfer switch)?

Generator service contracts and warranties: Generators require consistent maintenance, with most of the wear concentrated on the engine/motor: changing oil and spark plugs, checking coolant, and other engine maintenance that need to be done on at least an annual basis. For this reason it's best to choose a generator dealer who offers a service plan that includes yearly visits. Pricing for a service plan will vary according to the size and type of generator you select, i.e. large, liquid cooled generators take longer to service.

Your generator dealer should offer at least a two-year parts and labor warranty with the sale of a new generator. Make sure you know what the warranty covers: some are all-inclusive, while others cover only certain parts of the generator.

Shopping online has become extremely popular during recent years. Surfing the Internet to compare generator dealers can save you a lot of time from going personally to shop for your generator. There is an abundance of generator dealer websites featuring an ever-growing selection of generators to choose from, with new and improved accessories and features. The following are the website addresses of a few generator dealers:
GensetCentral
Bowers Power