Bigdog
Mar 23, 2016Explorer
Seattle area generac repair shop
I am having a number of problems with my 7.5 KW Generac gennie and I need to get it fixed.
1.) Doesn't always want to start especially after priming it. Turns over really slow and then stops. Relay gets really hot.
2.) when I do get it running, it doesn't always put out any power. Also, sometimes it'll show that it's kicking out 110-120 volts, but won't run an AC unit or the microwave.
I really need to get this fixed SOON. I have called a couple of places, but they don't seem to be able to grasp the problems. The starter has been replaced 6 times over the last 5 years, 3 at one time in the shop before they got a good one. I'm wondering if the relay may be going bad or if the preheat is drawing a whole bunch of power as the volt meter really drops when the button is pressed. I have redone all the battery connections at the genie that I reach and am thinking that mebbee a much larger hot wire from the battery might have to be run.
1.) Doesn't always want to start especially after priming it. Turns over really slow and then stops. Relay gets really hot.
2.) when I do get it running, it doesn't always put out any power. Also, sometimes it'll show that it's kicking out 110-120 volts, but won't run an AC unit or the microwave.
I really need to get this fixed SOON. I have called a couple of places, but they don't seem to be able to grasp the problems. The starter has been replaced 6 times over the last 5 years, 3 at one time in the shop before they got a good one. I'm wondering if the relay may be going bad or if the preheat is drawing a whole bunch of power as the volt meter really drops when the button is pressed. I have redone all the battery connections at the genie that I reach and am thinking that mebbee a much larger hot wire from the battery might have to be run.