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Bigdog
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Mar 23, 2016

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.
  • Thanks for the info. I'll wander up to Newberry Hill tomorrow and check with them. I've gotta take the riding mower and the rotary up anyway. That gives me a good excuse to stop at Tucker distilery on the way home !!!
    I called RV source in Spanaway and he referred me to a mobile guy who I talked to and hasn't called me back again.He doesn't do warranty work.
    I just love it when you call folks and they say they'll call you right back and don't.
    Does anyone know about an outfit called Square D in North Bend?
  • Call "Wescraft RV & Truck" in Tacoma.
    These people are extremely competent.
    And very busy all the time.
  • Jon these folks are listed as a Generac service center.

    RV SERVICE PRO LLC
    21314 28TH AVE E
    SPANAWAY, WA 98387
    USA
    Website: www.rvservicepro.com
    253-229-6209

    Also

    OLSHEFSKY INC.
    890 GUARD STREET
    FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250
    360-378-2220
  • For the power part, have you talked to the guy @ the Small Engine Clinic off Newberry?