Servicing and transfer testing a 24kw Generac standby generator

Retired builder here ... really cute helpers you got there ... definitely good training for them to start learning basic, tools, maintenance, etc ... i run a portable generator with a whole house hookup,... I've contracted and hooked a few up (via certified generac installers) ... funny how you mentioned running unit with the fuses out first ... had a really wealthy rich Wall Street guy ... built him a house and he wanted 2 units (redundant) because he lost power a lot in the country ... showed up one morning after a storm and he was livid, lost power and neither unit stayed on ... both ran and didn't power the huge house ... tech came out, checked boards, okay, checked fuses, both blown ... he had good luck with them afterwards ... but boy was he pissed that day ... probably 50K invested on both ... i watched the install video's .... as a shade tree car mechanic, I would have removed the battery terminals and cleaned (wire brushed) ... bad connections and bad grounds kill batteries prematurely ... other than that I like that you checked and cleaned everything ... that's the way I was taught

Just got me a 24kw Generac a few days ago. Can’t wait to get it installed this week. This last Hurricane had a lot of us without power in TX for days. I ran my old 9000 w Generator and it kept us good but running out looking for gasoline was not my favorite thing to do. I just couldn’t give up on my grandkids like that. I feel much better knowing the next time they’ll be nice and comfortable here with Grandpa.

watching your aon be right there with reminds me of me and my daddy 45 years ago. There wasnt one thing that i didnt help him do. its great that you and him are working together.

I've had my 20kw Generac Guardian about 9 years. It is connected to a 1000 unit lp gas tank. I do my own maintance and it is easily done as done as you are showing. Mine has been trouble free and reliable and i would definitely recommend it. Thanks for your great video.

Thanks for the great video! You have one cute little helper there! He's going to be a very knowledgeable young man, as you are teaching him so much just by having him by your side.

Thank you for your demo on servicing the Generac Guardian 24kw. I purchased one in Sept 23 and feel much more relieved having it just in case here in Texas.

Little helper is so cute

I so love my Generac 20kw! I've had it installed now going on it's forth year, and while the first year and a half it wasn't used to supply house-hold power, the past year and a half it's been used nine times - two of those times for six plus hours each. I'm still on the maintenance plan from the installer for another two years, but after that I'll most likely switch to self-maintenance as it doesn't seem to be that difficult. Thanks for sharing!

I just bought mines, definitely getting an electrician, but its good to see your videos so if I do have questions, I'll get similar answers based on your video!!

I watched all your impressive professional generator installation videos. Now I know how one is installed properly. All I need is a helper like yours when it needs servicing!😉 Couple of helpful suggestions I should mention, which many mechanics will agree. To prevent oil starvation in the first moments when the engine is first started after replacing the oil filter, fill the filter with as much oil as possible but not enough to spill out when reinstalling the filter. And, since baking soda is a base, if any should get into the battery cell the acid will weaken. When I install a battery or clean up the corrosion on a battery I put axle grease on the battery post and clamp to prevent oxidation. 🙂

That's a good idea to let fresh oil flow while the plug is still open. I'm going to start doing that to my vehicles once a year or so. I've always been concerned about that residual oil left behind.

Our 24KW takes 5W30 oil. If youre under warranty then you MUST use generac's branded oil. I guess its formulated for the generator. Oil filter can be a comparable cross referenced brand. We love ours.

Good morning farm families going to pour my pad today for my 24kw in a couple weeks hopefully install the generator. Watched your video on that too. Awesome keep it up Brother.

Hello from Foxfire, NC Thanks for the tips! i have the same one 22k now I can do my own service !

I've enjoyed watching the Generac videos, after Hurricane Sally hit us direct in 2020, we've been greatly considering one of these, we are in hurricane alley, so better safe than sorry, we also have random power outages and severe thunderstorms often enough to justify the need.

on batteries voltage is one measure but for an accurate test it should be voltage under load (a resistor) ... there is test equipment that does better for that than a voltmeter. Thanks for the walkthrough

Good idea EMP-proof

I need a generator for my house as well. Ive been looking into one but i was thinking of installing it myself i do have electrical experience but i sometime question myself to much at times.. we have natural gas so that would be the way to go for me.. thanks for sharing this.. as always god bless and stay safe from the buckeye state..

Thanks. My 24K will need annual maintenance in about a month. It looks easy.

I always label the oil filter with the date of replacement. I also put a computer hard drive magnet on the back of the oil filter. These neodymium magnets are very powerful.