Generator service in Tucson
If you are in the Tucson area and need generator service I am happy to recommend Simonsen Generator Service (520 889-9581). Our Generac QP 40 (4Kw), has given excellent service (though we haven't put many hours on it, over the last 2 years and 26,000 miles), but began to run rough, especially at the higher altitudes we experienced on our last trip.
It became hard to start and once running would load up and die when the heavier loads like AC, Microwave or water heater were applied. I had used Simonsen for parts/spares in the past but had never taken the rig in for service.
I called and booked an appointment, their labor rate is a reasonable $90 an hour. After discussing the symptoms with their staff we all concluded the obvious, probable clogged/dirty fuel filter. They replaced the filter and pulled the carb off, disassembled and we found fine gritty sand like material in the bottom of the bowl.
They used a healthy dose of carb cleaner, blew everything out with compressed air, put it all back together and it ran like it should (and always has). I ordered a pair of extra oil, air and fuel filters for my spares locker but they could not be had same day. Generac parts are notoriously hard to come by, hence my buying 2 of each. They should be in by Monday.
The bill came to $190 including 2 hours of labor, a new fuel filter and shop supplies. Simonsen is located on the south side of Tucson just a short drive from CW and most of the large RV dealers and a number of RV parks. Good guys, good service.
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It became hard to start and once running would load up and die when the heavier loads like AC, Microwave or water heater were applied. I had used Simonsen for parts/spares in the past but had never taken the rig in for service.
I called and booked an appointment, their labor rate is a reasonable $90 an hour. After discussing the symptoms with their staff we all concluded the obvious, probable clogged/dirty fuel filter. They replaced the filter and pulled the carb off, disassembled and we found fine gritty sand like material in the bottom of the bowl.
They used a healthy dose of carb cleaner, blew everything out with compressed air, put it all back together and it ran like it should (and always has). I ordered a pair of extra oil, air and fuel filters for my spares locker but they could not be had same day. Generac parts are notoriously hard to come by, hence my buying 2 of each. They should be in by Monday.
The bill came to $190 including 2 hours of labor, a new fuel filter and shop supplies. Simonsen is located on the south side of Tucson just a short drive from CW and most of the large RV dealers and a number of RV parks. Good guys, good service.
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