Generator Maintenance, Repair & 24/7 Monitoring

A generator only protects your home if it starts the moment you need it. From annual maintenance to 24/7 remote monitoring, our certified technicians keep your system serviced, ready, and prepared for whatever the weather brings.

Generator Maintenance, Repair & 24/7 Monitoring

Reliable Backup Power Starts with Reliable Service

Power outages can strike at any time, without warning, and can leave you without power for days. Your generator’s reliability shouldn’t be a question mark. Mikus helps homeowners across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin keep their standby generators serviced, monitored, and ready.

Generator Maintenance

Preventative maintenance keeps your generator ready before the next outage and your service records current for manufacturer and warranty requirements. Mikus Electric & Generators provides scheduled generator maintenance to protect performance, extend equipment life, and reduce the risk of unexpected failure.

Key services include:

Oil, filter, spark plug, and battery checks
27-point system inspection, cleaning, and performance testing
Maintenance documentation for warranty support
Service reminders to help keep maintenance on schedule
Annual maintenance plans starting at $275

Generator Repair & Warranty Service

When your generator will not start, displays an error code, or fails to run properly, Mikus can quickly diagnose the issue and help get your backup power restored. Mikus Electric & Generators offers expanded repair capabilities through certified generator technicians, including Generac warranty-covered service when applicable.

Key services include:

Generator diagnostics and troubleshooting
Error code evaluation
Battery, controller, wiring, and transfer switch issues
Startup failures and inconsistent performance
Generac warranty repair support when applicable
Service for Generac and other major generator brands

Remote Generator Monitoring

Remote monitoring gives Mikus 24/7 visibility into your connected generator, so our team often sees alerts and fault conditions before you ever need to call. Using Generac Mobile Link and dealer-level tools like Mobile Link FLEET, we can spot issues sooner and even resolve certain alerts remotely, reducing unnecessary service visits.

Key services include:

24/7 visibility into connected generator status
Real-time alerts for faults, warnings, and maintenance needs
Exercise cycle, runtime, and maintenance tracking
Dealer-managed monitoring between service visits
Remote support for alerts, reminders, and system issues
Faster awareness, response, and resolution

Keep Your Generator Running Like New

Your standby generator spends most of its life waiting. Regular maintenance is what guarantees it starts the moment it’s needed. Oil, filters, batteries, and spark plugs all degrade over time, even on a generator that rarely runs, and Midwest weather is hard on equipment that sits outside year-round.

Scheduled service catches small issues before they become failures during an outage, when you need your generator most. It also keeps your maintenance records current for Generac warranty coverage and extends the life of your investment. Our certified technicians handle everything, from the 27-point inspection to documentation, on a schedule that works for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does a standby generator need maintenance?

Most standby generators need professional maintenance at least once a year, and some homeowners choose semi-annual service for added peace of mind. Generac also recommends following the maintenance intervals in your owner’s manual based on hours of operation. Mikus offers annual maintenance plans with service reminders so your schedule never slips.

What's included in a maintenance visit?

A Mikus maintenance visit includes oil, filter, spark plug, and battery checks, a 27-point system inspection, cleaning, and performance testing. We also document the service for your records, which helps support Generac warranty requirements.

My generator is showing an error code. What should I do?

Note the code if you can, then give us a call or schedule service online. Our certified technicians can evaluate the error code, diagnose the underlying issue, and get your backup power restored. If your generator is connected for remote monitoring, our team may be able to see the alert before you even call.

Is my repair covered under the Generac warranty?

It depends on your generator’s age, registration, and the nature of the issue. Mikus provides Generac warranty repair support when applicable, and our team can help you determine whether your repair qualifies before any work begins.

Do you service brands other than Generac?

Yes. While we specialize in Generac products, our technicians service all major generator brands, including diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance.

What is remote generator monitoring?

Remote monitoring connects your generator to our service team through Generac Mobile Link, giving us 24/7 visibility into its status. We receive real-time alerts for faults and maintenance needs, can track exercise cycles and runtime, and can sometimes resolve alerts remotely without a service visit.

Keep Your Generator Ready

Whether it’s time for annual maintenance, a repair, or 24/7 monitoring, our certified technicians keep your backup power ready to perform. Schedule your service visit today.