Hurricane Ida is passing New Orleans now. Power went out, brand new 2 month old generator would not start. Followed your instructions and it instantly came on. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@@albertlevet119 just saw this. I have a 16KW powered by natural gas. We ran everything in my house fine. House is 1700sqft. We ran it probably 20 hours a day, which is probably too much. But it did well.
@@albertlevet119 Just seeing this, we have a 16kw, natural gas; house is 1,800 sq.ft. After resetting it, the generator powered everything for 6 days. We are 100% pleased and highly recommend it, to the point that both my brother and son have ordered them.
Our area in Houston was just hit hard by Hurricane Beryl. We have been out of power with 100 degree heat in this part of Houston for several days. My Generac was running for a few days then suddenly stopped. I struggled in the heat for hours to try to fix it and stumbled upon this youtube video. I called The Generator Guys and asked for some guidance. Raj and Adam guided me through how to get the system running within an hour. What a blessing these guys are! They are not only skilled technicians, they are really great guys with great hearts. They saved my family from 100+ degrees misery. God bless you guys. They are true heroes when you need them.
I live in Friendswood, south of Houston. My 17kw generac ran for about 40 hours and shut down, while was away. I tried restarting and the battery seemed dead as all I heard were klicking noises, the battery was just replaced in May. Its been sitting in auto for several days, and I decided to give it a try, it started right up, no fault codes. Any idea why the thing would just shut down after running for an extended period? I have the older controller with the toggle switch. What did you have to do to get yours running?
Thanks Ron. We've had our General for over 6 years and this is the first time I've seen the red light. I opened the top, and it said hit the off button then hit the enter button. It then said ready to run, and the green light was on. Thanks a million and couldn't of been easier. It was the weekly 5 minute run day and we didn't hear it running.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! We had a series of power dropouts this weekend and my generator quit working. Error code 1100. I watched one video and it gave a solution that was complicated and sounded very expensive if it didn't work. Just found this one, performed the simple steps, and I have my green light back. THANK YOU again!
Today finally came when Wired Electric came out and installed a new engine into our 20KW Whole House Generator. The old engine had low compression on one cylinder. The generator was 2 years out of warranty. After calling Generac and sending them the serviceman's diagnose of the engine they deemed it "Manufacture Defect". The original warranty was 5 years. I had the generator 7 years. The new Generac Generators now carry a 7 year warranty. I got a call from Generac telling me they were going to cover the cost of a new generator. The serviceman worked on it from 11:30 to 3:45. He put oil in it and fired it up. It ran great. I ask him how long have he seen these generators run without stopping. He told me over 3 weeks when the power came back on. At that time you change the oil and filter and put it back in standby mode.
Realize this is a year old but saw the OP video and gave a thumbs up. Just a heads up, if you're running continuously in an extended outage for more than a day, it's good practice to shut down every 24 hours, let it sit a bit and check the oil level and then re-fire. Also, if it's not freezing cold or blazing hot just shut it down completely overnight while you're sleeping. No need to put more hours on the equipment than necessary.
I just had this happen Thursday & Friday service was out to show me exactly what to do. Simple steps to follow, they showed me exactly what you are showing. This is a very interesting video. Thank you for sharing.
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
This just saved my butt. Power went down here in FL., generac didn’t kick on. Orange/red light. Within 20 min had a green/yellow light and she kicked on. Thank you!
Great video! Thank you! The instruction manual on these things are pretty much useless unless you read and comprehend translated jibber. Your procedure got my red light off and helped me to determine that my battery was getting weak. Thanks again for making this video.
I can understand 5w20 oil up north when many power outages are do to snow and ice storms. But I am located on the Gulf coast. Out outages usually occur do to hurricanes and tropical storms when it's 95 degrees outside. Wouldn't 5w30 make more sense for us?
I have a Generac 7kW generator. It was installed in 2011. What does it mean if the RPM Sensor Loss light comes on but it will manually start? (After starting the RPM Sensor Light goes out and System Ready light comes on. Scheduled test run comes on afterward.)
Thanks for the informative video. My red light is always on as I keep it in off mode, preferring to operate it manually only. I switch to automatic once it's running. I keep my tanks shut off too. Though my generator works okay, the display on the controller does not work. Blank screen. Any fix for that without spending over $400 for a new controller?
You saved me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It is minus 20 and the snow is a blowing. The overcranck error code was there. Worked like a charm. God Bless You.
Mine was not cranking on the first cycle. I put a battery load tester on my battery and it showed weak. I put a new battery on it and it fired up in 2 seconds. Change the battery every 3 years.
I’m having an issue with my Generac Guardian 9kw. About a month ago the battery charger went out. Now it’s not sensing ac from the house. Curious how to get this solved before Winter gets here. Hesitant to call Generac
I just had my gen. set up and I went outside to set up the mobile app, finally got it but the app show my gen is off but the display shows ready and the green light is on, any pointers???
This was not the fix that worked for me....twice. There's a black on off switch on the outside back panel near the top. My landscapers keep knocking that toggle switch off and the red light comes on. Hit that switch and then do the aforementioned reset off enter enter sequence.
what about battery not charging? the light is red again new batteries just die out after being in for a few weeks. my first battery when installed lasted almost 8 years
Just used this video again, though my red light/error code was different this time. It read “Low Voltage” instead of Overcrank. Not sure what that means or how to avoid it in the future 🤔
Hurricane Ida is passing New Orleans now. Power went out, brand new 2 month old generator would not start. Followed your instructions and it instantly came on. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Same here with IDA in Livingston Parish. This guy is a life saver.
Happy for Both you guys , in B.R.
What size Generac do you have? Did it perform well for you? I am researching the various brands for a purchase. Thanks
@@albertlevet119 just saw this. I have a 16KW powered by natural gas. We ran everything in my house fine. House is 1700sqft. We ran it probably 20 hours a day, which is probably too much. But it did well.
@@albertlevet119 Just seeing this, we have a 16kw, natural gas; house is 1,800 sq.ft. After resetting it, the generator powered everything for 6 days. We are 100% pleased and highly recommend it, to the point that both my brother and son have ordered them.
Our area in Houston was just hit hard by Hurricane Beryl. We have been out of power with 100 degree heat in this part of Houston for several days. My Generac was running for a few days then suddenly stopped. I struggled in the heat for hours to try to fix it and stumbled upon this youtube video. I called The Generator Guys and asked for some guidance. Raj and Adam guided me through how to get the system running within an hour. What a blessing these guys are! They are not only skilled technicians, they are really great guys with great hearts. They saved my family from 100+ degrees misery. God bless you guys. They are true heroes when you need them.
I live in Friendswood, south of Houston. My 17kw generac ran for about 40 hours and shut down, while was away. I tried restarting and the battery seemed dead as all I heard were klicking noises, the battery was just replaced in May. Its been sitting in auto for several days, and I decided to give it a try, it started right up, no fault codes. Any idea why the thing would just shut down after running for an extended period? I have the older controller with the toggle switch. What did you have to do to get yours running?
Thanks Ron. We've had our General for over 6 years and this is the first time I've seen the red light. I opened the top, and it said hit the off button then hit the enter button. It then said ready to run, and the green light was on.
Thanks a million and couldn't of been easier. It was the weekly 5 minute run day and we didn't hear it running.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! We had a series of power dropouts this weekend and my generator quit working. Error code 1100. I watched one video and it gave a solution that was complicated and sounded very expensive if it didn't work. Just found this one, performed the simple steps, and I have my green light back. THANK YOU again!
Today finally came when Wired Electric came out and installed
a new engine into our 20KW Whole House Generator.
The old engine had low compression on one cylinder.
The generator was 2 years out of warranty. After calling Generac
and sending them the serviceman's diagnose of the engine
they deemed it "Manufacture Defect".
The original warranty was 5 years. I had the generator 7 years. The
new Generac Generators now carry a 7 year warranty.
I got a call from Generac telling me they were going to cover the
cost of a new generator.
The serviceman worked on it from 11:30 to 3:45.
He put oil in it and fired it up. It ran great.
I ask him how long have he seen these generators run without stopping.
He told me over 3 weeks when the power came back on. At that
time you change the oil and filter and put it back in standby mode.
Realize this is a year old but saw the OP video and gave a thumbs up. Just a heads up, if you're running continuously in an extended outage for more than a day, it's good practice to shut down every 24 hours, let it sit a bit and check the oil level and then re-fire. Also, if it's not freezing cold or blazing hot just shut it down completely overnight while you're sleeping. No need to put more hours on the equipment than necessary.
Generator shut off in the middle of the night. Had no idea what to do! Followed steps and it came back on! Thank you!
I just had this happen Thursday & Friday service was out to show me exactly what to do. Simple steps to follow, they showed me exactly what you are showing. This is a very interesting video. Thank you for sharing.
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
This just saved my butt. Power went down here in FL., generac didn’t kick on. Orange/red light. Within 20 min had a green/yellow light and she kicked on. Thank you!
Great video! Thank you! The instruction manual on these things are pretty much useless unless you read and comprehend translated jibber. Your procedure got my red light off and helped me to determine that my battery was getting weak. Thanks again for making this video.
They are totally useless.
Best video so far to date! You have a talent to keep things simple!
I can understand 5w20 oil up north when many power outages are do to snow and ice storms. But I am located on the Gulf coast. Out outages usually occur do to hurricanes and tropical storms when it's 95 degrees outside. Wouldn't 5w30 make more sense for us?
I have a Generac 7kW generator. It was installed in 2011. What does it mean if the RPM Sensor Loss light comes on but it will manually start? (After starting the RPM Sensor Light goes out and System Ready light comes on. Scheduled test run comes on afterward.)
Thanks for the informative video. My red light is always on as I keep it in off mode, preferring to operate it manually only. I switch to automatic once it's running. I keep my tanks shut off too. Though my generator works okay, the display on the controller does not work. Blank screen. Any fix for that without spending over $400 for a new controller?
You saved me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It is minus 20 and the snow is a blowing. The overcranck error code was there. Worked like a charm. God Bless You.
Mine was not cranking on the first cycle. I put a battery load tester on my battery and it showed weak. I put a new battery on it and it fired up in 2 seconds. Change the battery every 3 years.
That is correct, every 3 years here too.
I’m having an issue with my Generac Guardian 9kw.
About a month ago the battery charger went out. Now it’s not sensing ac from the house. Curious how to get this solved before Winter gets here. Hesitant to call Generac
Thanks! Totally worked, and I'll have the professionals come out to do any upkeep it might need.
This worked awesome, red light after propane refill no service called needed. Thanks
Hi. Is there any danger waiting till mon,its Sunday now to call generac to come fix red light. I cannot find my key.its hooked up to natural gas .
I just had my gen. set up and I went outside to set up the mobile app, finally got it but the app show my gen is off but the display shows ready and the green light is on, any pointers???
Hi...
Which is normal generator?
If I try to turn FAN EXHAUST wheel of the hand, then that is not move or move.
How difficult is it to get replacement keys for the cover, if needed?
Easy they’re all the same.
Should you check oil level first thing, that’s what I would do
Merry Christmas and Thank You’ll
Thanks for the video. Got rid of my red light!
My led display data is scrambled. And there is a humming noise..is my battery dead?
Thank you! It worked from a low oil reset.
For anyone impatient, the engine starts at 2:56.
This was not the fix that worked for me....twice. There's a black on off switch on the outside back panel near the top. My landscapers keep knocking that toggle switch off and the red light comes on. Hit that switch and then do the aforementioned reset off enter enter sequence.
what about battery not charging? the light is red again new batteries just die out after being in for a few weeks. my first battery when installed lasted almost 8 years
Yeah unfortunately you have something else going on I’m to call the dealer if you already haven’t
I have error code 2800 the red light is on and both switches are on.
It runs for 20 mins then turns off.
Says low battery and ac battery.
Help
Thank you so much! I will try this later today!
I would guess a amber light could be cleared in a similar way?
If you mean the yellow light, that mean service it’s usually a 1 year timer.
Thanks for this! Great video!
Just used this video again for the second time. Thank you! Again!
Just used this video again, though my red light/error code was different this time. It read “Low Voltage” instead of Overcrank. Not sure what that means or how to avoid it in the future 🤔
Will this work on a 2012 10Kw ?
Nice of you to save them from the repairman crook
Great to know for future needs
Thank you very much for your help!! It works
How to fix a lean fuel fix on a propane Generac generator 8kw
This video assumes you have gained entry to the Genny.
Rog, just put a new battery in my unit. 'RPM Sense Loss'. All Im getting is a momentary buzz when I attempt let it manually start.
Did you fix it?
Excellent
Generac‘ Generators 5W-30 full synthetic oil .
Thank you!
Thk u sir
The generator light are very bright
What's with that "music?" Sheesh
You came here for the music? 😂
this guy should look at his gas vaive it is off
I TURNED THE GAS VALVE OFF TO GENERATE THE RED LIGHT --
Good God is there a answer in our future