How to Prepare Your Generator for Hurricane and Storm Season: A Guide for Businesses

Hurricane and storm season brings high winds, heavy rains, and an even heavier risk to business operations. For commercial facilities, power loss can disrupt everything—from critical infrastructure to data centers, production lines, and customer access. A reliable commercial generator isn’t just helpful; it’s mission-critical.

At Managed Generator Services, we help businesses across industries prepare their power systems so they can weather any storm. With 24/7 support, expert account management, remote monitoring, and rental solutions, we’re your partner in storm preparedness and power continuity.

Here’s how to prepare your commercial generator for hurricane and storm season:

1. Schedule a Professional Inspection and Preventive Maintenance

Before storm season arrives, make sure your generator is ready to respond. Our certified technicians perform comprehensive maintenance, including:

• Checking oil, coolant, and fuel levels
  
  
• Testing batteries, belts, hoses, and fluid lines
  
  
• Inspecting the control panel and transfer switch
  
  
• Ensuring the system starts automatically during a utility failure
  
  

Preventive maintenance now can prevent catastrophic downtime later. Plus, with expertly trained account managers overseeing your service plan, nothing slips through the cracks.

2. Run a Load Test

Testing your generator under load conditions ensures it's not just starting—it's performing under pressure. Load testing allows us to evaluate:

• Voltage and frequency output
  
  
• ATS (automatic transfer switch) response time
  
  
• Engine performance under real-world demand
  
  

It also helps prevent wet stacking and clears out carbon buildup in diesel engines.

3. Fuel Supply and Quality Check

Don’t wait for a storm to top off your tanks. Make sure your generator’s fuel is clean, uncontaminated, and full. We recommend:

• Diesel fuel polishing (if needed)
  
  
• Fuel sampling to check for water or microbial growth
  
  
• Verifying tank capacity and resupply plans
  
  

If you need temporary generator rentals, we have a fleet ready to deploy, including mobile units for emergency coverage during prolonged outages.

4. Use Remote Monitoring for Peace of Mind

With our remote monitoring services, you can rest assured that your generator is being watched—day and night. We monitor system health, runtime hours, battery status, alarms, and more in real-time.

If a problem occurs, we’re alerted immediately—and since our team is available 24/7, even during severe weather, you won’t be left waiting for a solution.

5. Inspect Generator Placement and Site Conditions

Storm season means flood risks, falling debris, and strong winds. Make sure your generator:

• Is installed on elevated ground or a flood-resistant pad
  
  
• Has a clear area surrounding it—free from branches or clutter
  
  
• Is securely enclosed with weatherproof housing
  
  
• Has proper ventilation and exhaust routing
  
  

If adjustments are needed, our technicians can help reinforce or relocate the unit to improve resilience.

6. Review Your Emergency Power Plan

Your generator is part of a bigger picture—your overall business continuity plan. Before the storm hits:

• Verify who on your team is trained to monitor generator performance
  
  
• Confirm up-to-date contact information for our service team
  
  
• Ensure your dedicated account manager has the latest details about your site, backup needs, and power priorities
  
  

We don’t just service your generator—we help you strategize for the unexpected.

Stay Ahead of the Storm

Hurricane season is unpredictable, but your power doesn’t have to be. At Managed Generator Services, we provide comprehensive commercial generator maintenance, emergency response, rentals, remote monitoring, and 24/7 support—even when the weather gets rough.

With trained account managers dedicated to your success, we make sure you’re prepared for anything that comes your way.

Don’t wait until the forecast turns.
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Contact Managed Generator Services today to schedule your commercial generator inspection, explore rental options, or learn more about remote monitoring.