The Importance of Generator Maintenance in Your Manufacturing Facility

Power outages are a common occurrence in Toronto. Even as our power grids are fairly robust and resistant, there are still things that can cause outages and even widespread blackouts. Some of you may recall the 2003 Northeastern Blackout, for example, where most of Ontario experienced outages for as long as a few days.

Having an industrial generator on hand to support your facility in case of a blackout is a key part of operational integrity. It ensures that you can continue to operate, it protects your equipment and data, and it ensures the safety of your facility and employees. Maintaining your backup generator is, therefore, extremely important to your operations.

In this blog, we’ll go over what the risks of generator failure are and why generator maintenance is so important.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF GENERATOR FAILURE IN A MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Industrial generators protect your manufacturing facility against power outages, but, if you don’t keep your generator properly maintained, it can fail on you when you need it most.

A power outage means your assembly line stops. Your manufacturing process is completely halted. For any manufacturing facility that has quotas and productivity targets to meet, any downtime and loss of productivity can have a big impact on your revenue.

Regular generator maintenance can help reduce the risk of these issues.

WHY IS MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT?

Preventative generator maintenance can seem like a trivial and unnecessary expense when times are good. However, if your generator isn’t properly maintained it can fail on you when you do need it and potentially void your manufacturers warranty if applicable. As we’ve outlined above, that’s a much bigger price to pay in the long run than if you had just paid for regular preventative maintenance on your industrial generator.

Scheduling regular generator maintenance can also help you avoid more costly repairs. A maintenance technician can spot potential problems, such as wear and tear on parts, before they turn into big, costly repair bills.

Repairing those issues early can also mean a longer lifespan for your industrial generator. Maintenance can clear out any accumulated dust, grease, or debris, replace worn parts, and ensure everything is properly lubricated, which has the effect of extending the lifespan of your generator. You’ll be able to get many more years of use from it.

CONTACT RONNIE’S GENERATOR SERVICE TODAY

Ronnie’s Generator Service is on hand to ensure that your backup industrial generator is always ready when you need it, providing maintenance and repairs for industrial operations in Ontario. We are your one-stop shop for backup generator maintenance for your manufacturing facility. We work on a variety of generators from 20 kW to 3200 kW and can work on all brands. To request a quote or schedule maintenance, please give us a call today.