
Why Generator Maintenance is Extra Important in Michigan
Michigan weather can be unpredictable—harsh winters, heavy storms, and high winds can knock out power when you least expect it. That’s why staying on top of generator maintenance isn’t just a good idea here—it’s essential.
Regular maintenance helps keep your standby generator ready to perform as designed year after year. During an annual generator maintenance appointment, an Osburn Services technician goes through the generator’s key components, performs the appropriate service, and checks the overall operation of the system.
Watch the video to see what our technicians look at during a typical generator annual service appointment and why each step matters.
Generator maintenance is about more than changing the oil. Depending on your generator and its service requirements, our technicians inspect and service important components, check system operation, and look for items that may need attention.
Keeping up with manufacturer-recommended maintenance can support dependable performance, proper operation, and the long-term life of your generator. Our team services standby generator systems throughout Michigan and can help you establish a maintenance schedule appropriate for your equipment.
Your transfer switch is an important part of your standby generator system. When utility power is interrupted, the transfer switch allows an appropriately configured standby system to transition the home or business to generator power automatically.
For generator systems where periodic owner testing is recommended by the manufacturer, completing the proper test can help confirm that the generator and transfer switch are operating together as intended.
In this video, the Osburn Services team walks through the testing process and explains what generator owners should know.
Always follow the testing and maintenance instructions provided for your specific generator and transfer switch. Service procedures involving electrical equipment should be completed by a qualified professional.
Osburn Services provides generator maintenance, generator repair, and generator sales and service for residential and commercial standby generator systems. Whether it’s time for annual maintenance or you have questions about your equipment, our generator technicians can help you understand the next step.


A standby generator is a long-term investment in dependable backup power. Routine maintenance helps keep the engine, electrical system, battery, filters, fluids, and other components operating according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
The exact maintenance schedule can vary based on the generator manufacturer, model, age, operating hours, and usage. Osburn Services works with Generac generators, Kohler generators, Briggs & Stratton generators, and Cummins standby generators, giving our technicians experience with many of the systems found in Michigan homes and businesses.
Consistent maintenance gives a trained technician an opportunity to evaluate the generator as a complete system. It also creates a regular service history that makes it easier to monitor the condition of the equipment over time.
With Osburn Services, generator owners have a local team available for ongoing generator maintenance and service throughout the life of their system.
To keep your generator in good working condition, you'll want to perform the following maintenance tasks regularly:
If you're looking for a generator maintenance Michigan-based company, Osburn Services is a solid choice. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Eric leads a team of qualified, trained, and trusted technicians. With a proven track record and exceptional reputation, feel confident with our generator maintenance by choosing Osburn Services.
If you're looking for financing for your generator, we are proud to offer financing with our lending partner Synchrony Bank, with low APRs, fixed interest rates, and flexible repayment schedules.
We take pride in our ability to provide customers with the best customer service, which includes 24-hour emergency service. We know you want your generator up and running when an emergency strikes, so we are always available when you need us most.
Osburn Services is here to help you keep your generator running smoothly. Our preventive maintenance program is designed to keep your generator in top condition, so you can rest assured that it will provide power when it matters most. And with financing now available, today is a great day to schedule a free consultation for all of your generator maintenance Michigan-based needs.
Call us or fill out our online form to get a free estimate. We do not offer in office services, we schedule by appointment only.
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Milford, MI 48380
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