Generator Won't start? Generac Service Made Easy!

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Most generator problems are preventable if you do the basic maintenance. I'll tech you how to service your own Generac Generator and test it. I'm a little harsh in the beginning because I want to drive my point home, some people don't learn by talking sideways, I'm straight to the point! This is the only DIY generator video I have made and I am not your technical support. please contact your local Generac dealer if you have issues. As always, do all these things at your own risk, they are dangerous and they can cause loss of life and property damage. You've now been notified.
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@cjsalzman1000 9 дней назад

Very helpful for this newbie owner. Thank you and God bless.

@karlschwab6437 Год назад

This is great! Last October, we had a Generac 14kw installed at our cottage in northern Michigan. The operation of this generator is reporting back to us via WiFi and we are not there this winter to look in on it, but it is keeping the cottage powered when we loose power so frequently. It is important for us to be able to understand how the generator works and what we can do to maintain it. Thanks for all your home standby generator videos.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Your welcome👍👍

@nathanhurst5155 Год назад

Wonderful video Rick. It’s a good thing for homeowners to know how to do basic maintenance on everything. Good explanations of what your were doing and why👍

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Thanks so much Nathan!

@Eddy63 Год назад

Very thorough training session Rickster ... Interesting as well ... Thank you Sir ...

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@zekenzy6486 7 месяцев назад

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

@marvinsellers4457 Год назад

Hey Hoss that was very informative I really enjoyed that and I don’t even have a generator a lot of good information.! Have a great week

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

@Marvin thanks man! I really appreciated hearing that! 🤜🤛👍👍

@aitutaki98 4 месяца назад

Great video!

@VE3NMW Год назад

I like your honesty on things!!

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

🙂👍👍 thank you, it's gotten me in trouble since I was a kid 🙂

@Ted_E_Bear Год назад

Rick, Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us as dumb owners don’t know what to do ! Keep up the amazing work !

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Thanks Bear!

@jakepeoples9238 4 месяца назад

I love these videos! keep em coming! awesome information!

@HVACRSurvival 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Will do!

@mwrcrft 8 месяцев назад

Great video for home owner level maintenance. I just bought a 7.5 Kw unit and the motor looks to be half of the two cylinder model and the crank rides on roller bearings not like bushings that a lot of motors have gone to, The form a funnel will be a good thing to have.

@HVACRSurvival 8 месяцев назад

Thanks !

@bladerunner1458 Год назад

Thank you for the maintenance review and tips. My 2003 unit is in Northern Michigan. From previous videos U have given me a very clear understanding how these things operate and their issues. I do all my maintenance myself since I’m a very remote farm. For survival I have to be self reliant and I’m well trained technician and engineer. Fortunately, I don’t have any critical loads (home is super insulated) that need to be attended too so I will operate the generator manually (once a day) for larger loads, and to charge a battery with inverter used for light loads during an outage. Plan to add a solar system in the future. Looks like at the end of the video U may have left the quart oil bottle in the generator compartment since you’re working with the camera. Great explanation of all the details involved with important safety notifications.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

I leave the oil for the owner, because it's an air cooled motor it will naturally burn more oil than a liquid cooled motor. I'm doing a review on a solar generator real soon. It's 3600 watts RMS and 6000 peak, I also have a 400 watt solar panel to charge it. This sounds about what you'll need. I ran the whole house with it, the only issue is you need to use power management if you want it to last. It has a 3600whr battery, the load test showed it tested at the listed rating when l tested it with a continuous 1200 watt load, it lasted about 2.1 to 2.5 HR. I did a review on a smaller solar generator a few months back that was 1200watts rms, with a 9xx watt hr battery. It did fairly well too.

@garypoplin4599 9 месяцев назад

14:49 - Another way to avoid the ‘klunk, klunk, klunks’ is to use it the way the bottle was designed to be used which is to pour with the spout in the highest position.

@ThomasMarcotte-jt9od 8 месяцев назад

Thanks. Great video.

@jeffsignore7953 Год назад

First let me say you’re great. Love watching your videos, learn so much from you and have the utmost respect for you. Not sure if I would have even touched that generator because it’s a liability issue. Windows are way to close to the generator. Generac recommends 5’ from any window, door or air intake and 3’ working clearance on sides and front.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

I said a lot of things that I cut out. I agree, there were several things that weren't correct.

@jeffsignore7953 Год назад

@@HVACRSurvival yeah I already know that you knew that. You’re way to smart to not know! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I learn a lot from you! Thanks for all you do!

@Mike_Grant 7 месяцев назад

I have an older generac generator and it is so hard to find good qualified repair techs. Just found your channel and lots of great info. Not sure if you noticed but you left the empty oil container in the generator.

@HVACRSurvival 7 месяцев назад

Negative, that has a little bit of oil left in it so when they check the oil and it’s low, they can add some to it and it lets them know exactly what type of oil has been used because people tend not to listen when you tell them.

@davidaustin9009 8 месяцев назад

Great training

@HVACRSurvival 8 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@jasonjohnsonHVAC Год назад

Good stuff Rick

@FPHA697 Год назад

Great job. Everyone can tell your not a half ass tech very thorough on you job. This hvacr industry needs more folks like you.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Thanks Brother!

@CajunReaper95 5 месяцев назад

I mean it’s pretty half assed to take things off the generator and not put them back on and say oh well the next guy might have some in his bag or carry them is it hard to put things back on after taking them off??

@FPHA697 5 месяцев назад

@@CajunReaper95 talking about the bracket

@marktomlinson3448 10 месяцев назад

Correction: Your battery tester is showing milliohms, not megohms. Milli is 1/1000, mega is 1 million!

@kevinmarchini5272 Год назад

It really helps to have it hot with the air filter it softens up those back clips especially in cold weather less chance of it breaking do to brittleness good video

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Thanks Kevin! 🤜🤛

@kevinmarchini5272 Год назад

@@HVACRSurvival 👍

@anthonymarino4260 5 месяцев назад

WELL DONE THANKS FOR SHARING

@HVACRSurvival 5 месяцев назад

No problem 👍👍

@gray8797 5 месяцев назад

Great video!!! Very helpful. BTW I think you left the oil container inside the generator. Hope no damage done.

@HVACRSurvival 5 месяцев назад

I did! I leave that so the customer has some to add when it goes low and they will know what they need.

@jeremywalker1668 Год назад

You DA MAN!!

@DieterMe Год назад

A 2 zylinder 1 Liter combustion engine is not a hack and made simple and cheap. Nice Video.

@DrMGomezJr 6 месяцев назад

Nice little sermon...

@dougking7592 Год назад

Nice job brother as always

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Much appreciated👍

@dougking7592 Год назад

👍🏻

@dougking7592 Год назад

👍🏻

@HVACGUY Год назад

Love the generator videos

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Thanks for checking it out!

@harrydickson4575 Год назад

👍👍👍awesome

@mikerossman9863 4 месяца назад

250000 kw generator??? Like to see the size of it! I’ve done work as a CM in the navy and worked on a lot of 400 kw gens, about the size of a short shipping container. 200 kw were the size of a van. Of corse this is the entire unit as a whole, fuel tank and all. But a 250000 kw must be massive 🤷🏻‍♂️

@HVACRSurvival 4 месяца назад

Sorry. I misspoke. 250kw.

@mikerossman9863 4 месяца назад

@@HVACRSurvival I thought so, all good…. I had to rewind it a few times to make sure I heard what I heard. Just curious if the Hoover damn could produce 250000 kw lol, I’m sure at that point it’s in the mega watts.

@Shuffler703 5 месяцев назад

Where did you get that Pennzoil? I have not even seen it on the market. My 24kw Generac is close to it's schedule A. I am in a warmer climate and the maintenance pack from Generac has 5w-20 in it.

@HVACRSurvival 5 месяцев назад

From a local supplier.

@xiaoboliu4377 Год назад

Great video! I am learning about this type of generator just by looking at your videos! The tech support line of Generac is not that helpful! One question to you and everyone, I inherit a Generac generator from the previous owner, the battery currently connected is a 34 battery but the manual says this generator needs a 26R battery. Is this mean the 34 battery is useless to me and could cause damage to the unit? Please advise! Thank you so much!

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Having at least 525 cold cranking amps for most air-cooled generators is the most important thing, the number you're referring to is the physical size of the battery and the dimensions.

@xiaoboliu4377 Год назад

@@HVACRSurvival Thank you so much boss! Understand! Salute!

@slvlt69 Год назад

@hvacrsurvival I just bought a home and it comes with a 20kw generac generator. I just followed the steps and changed the brand new battery, oil change, filter change, and new spark plugs (the whole package came together). But my generator just cranked couple times but no start at all. What could be the problem? Thanks I’m advance.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

To many possibilities, Take it back and exchange it is what I would do if you just bought it.

@jayfowler4747 Год назад

Cue the putting contaminants into the filter arguments......

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Isn't that what the oil filter is for? To catch the contaminants LOL it's not like this thing's hydroscopic

@jayfowler4747 Год назад

@@HVACRSurvival apparently the oil enters the small holes and comes out the center so pouring oil could put particles after the filter...I always thought the oil went the other way and always filled em up as you did so I just oil the seal and fit it empty. I think the oil moves so fast its not a big deal these days...

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

If the oil is brand new and the oil filter is brand new, then if there are contaminants in there, it's probably from the oil filter. Even then worst case scenario to catch it on the other side of the filter as it circulates through. I don't necessarily think filling the oil filter in advance is that big of a deal either but it's just something that made sense so I just started doing it.

@jayfowler4747 Год назад

@@HVACRSurvival my thoughts too but if you let a mechanic see you do that you can set em off... especially if they are by the book mechanics....they say all you need is a tiny particle to destroy the crank journal...

@chriscurtiss99 Год назад

That generator is out of code. It needs 5ft clearance from windows, and it’s too close to the hvac unit.

@mikerossman9863 4 месяца назад

Could be a garage🤷🏻‍♂️

@DieterMe Год назад

Propane or LPG driven combustion engines are eating Sparkplugs because Gas has a height and dry flame. Your engine has only some hours worked. They only should be replaced after 1000 Hours of running and look actually like new ones.

@dtouw 6 месяцев назад

In my area that generator would have never passed code! How is it that close to the house!

@Boodieman72 Год назад

I use a vacuum extractor to remove the oil on everything, zero mess.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Getting oil out of a generator that is below grade can be a challenge.

@Boodieman72 Год назад

@@HVACRSurvival Get yourself a fluid extractor.

@tbelding Год назад

Those generally won't help much on the filter. I've pumped fluid out of a transmission that way, rather than pull the diaper off of an engine, but I do prefer draining it using gravity.

@Boodieman72 Год назад

@@tbelding Never mentioned anything about the filter. I prefer fluid extracttion as more fluid is removed.

@tbelding Год назад

@@Boodieman72 - Assumed you included the filter because that's usually the messiest part. Catching a stream of oil isn't a big deal, but the filter tends to go unpredictably.

@Fireinahorn Месяц назад

Why does generac not recommend a l battery load tester?

@HVACRSurvival Месяц назад

They claim it might cause the battery to explode if it has any damage cells

@Fireinahorn Месяц назад

I commented before finishing the video, and you address it. Thank you for this no nonsense video. Tons of info. here we really appreciate it.

@justme5384 Год назад

An auto mechanic said it's a no-no to fill up the filter, you're potentially introducing contamination into the system

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

That's the weirdest thing I've heard, I wonder how they came up with that.

@jonathanontkean7270 Год назад

So when you do your oil change on your car do you not put oil in your filter. It’s the same principle. Just different application. It allows the flow of oil from filter back into the system easier on start up when it’s already has the oil in it.

@justme5384 Год назад

@@jonathanontkean7270 definitely no oil in the filter, just some on the o-ring

@justme5384 Год назад

The mechanic is Rainman Rays Repairs here in RU-vid, he has a few videos where he talks about it

@kevinmarchini5272 Год назад

3rd generation mechanic going back to the 50s that is completely incorrect doesn't even make sense its no different than filling the crankcase or just having the filter off all 3 are chances of contamination so in your theory the right way is don't change it which goes back to incorrect you want the media wet when the pump slams oil in to it this also helps dry starts

@jayblemsin4226 8 месяцев назад

Lol safety glasses and ear pro for an oil change

@HVACRSurvival 8 месяцев назад

Yep, people make mistakes everyday that’s why medical insurance is outrages. Laugh later when your ears are ringing and you can’t see well because something got into your eye.

@KuntalGhosh Год назад

That is milli ohm internal resistance. If it was 5mega ohm at 13v theb touching the terminals would drain your battery 😂

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

Thanks for clarifying that👍👍. It's been years since studying the electrical mathematical nomenclature.

@nspro931 Год назад

That unit was installed without much regard for proper clearances.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

True and true!

@BrianD-ds4dx 9 месяцев назад

Rick, we specialize in Cummins in our shop but also have techs certified in Generac because we used to install a lot of them pre fuel plenum lawsuit. Recently moved a 22kw guardian about 60 feet for a homeowner in Houston metro area who had it installed by a “generator company” that was contracted by the solar company putting in the panels. Bottom dollar In unincorporated area of Harris County, TX with no permitting or inspection required . Gen set exhausted directly beneath dryer vent with pre existing damage. 3 days of run = fire department responding for carbon monoxide poisoning. I fail to understand why people cut corners with things that can kill them…. I hope folks who watch your videos have the self awareness to know if certain tasks are outside their ability level….and your video certainly demonstrates how the work SHOULD be done and will be done by a professional

@fellpower Месяц назад

Doing things for years means nothing. i can have bought a guitar 20yrs before - and never played it....

@wcelect Год назад

Throw those Champion plugs in that bush in front of the generator and put in some NGK’s. Champion plugs are garbage, I don’t know why Generac keeps using them.

@HVACRSurvival Год назад

🤷 beats me.

@user-kp2fc2dp8e 6 дней назад

@@HVACRSurvival They get them cheap

@tbelding Год назад

Rule of thumb on those filters. Oil the gasket (some call it an o-ring, but it's usually flat, so it's a gasket). Thread the oil filter into place until it just touches. Then rotate the filter _three quarters_ of a turn. In 36 years of working on my own cars (IT consultant, not mechanic), I have had _one_ brand of filter back off. Funny enough, it's the one that other people all swear by, rather than at. Wix. Luckily, I caught it on my wife's car when it was just dripping, and it hadn't popped out. I will say that when I hit something that I've paid for that has a "locked" area - I scream bloody murder at the manufacturer. I understand not making it -easy-, but it's -mine-, not theirs. If they want to hold that code, then they need to do the service on it for me for nothing. I've never failed at getting the access I want.

@xxmrgoatxxzzz4782 8 месяцев назад

I’ve dealt with way worse and also way more trees in the way

@HVACRSurvival 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations! We get screwed every day by stupid stuff like this, because more homeowners watch my videos than service technicians is why I made this video, it was to point it out to the homeowners that aren't real bright and put put the things like this right in our way.