Standby generator maintenance checklist

A standby generator service visit, following the maker's maintenance schedule: engine, battery, transfer switch and a test run.

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Standby generator maintenance checklist

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What this checklist covers

A standby generator sits unused until the day it matters, so service is about proving it will start and carry the load. Follow the generator maker's maintenance schedule; this list is the order of the visit, not a replacement for it.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Maintenance plans

Sell yearly generator service as a plan on your site and on every invoice. On Koira's Front Office plan, Koira bills the plan, books each visit when it comes due and puts it on your day.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

FAQ

How often should a standby generator be serviced?

On the generator maker's maintenance schedule, by hours and time.

What is included in generator maintenance?

Oil, filters and plugs on schedule, the battery, the transfer switch and a test run.

Why test under load?

To prove the generator can carry the home's load, not just start.

What should be recorded?

The hours, the service done and any error codes.

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