Memorial Day Power Preparedness: Protect Your Greenville Home from Summer Storms

Is Your Generator Ready for Summer?

As Memorial Day approaches, many Greenville homeowners focus on family gatherings and cookouts. However, this holiday also signals the start of summer storm season, when thunderstorms, extreme heat, and hurricanes can lead to power outages across the region.

Is your Generac backup generator prepared? Now is the time to ensure your system can keep your home powered when you need it most.

Why Memorial Day is the Perfect Time for Generator Maintenance

Memorial Day sits right before the peak of summer storm season. Greenville sees an uptick in strong thunderstorms between May and September, with high winds and heavy rain often causing downed power lines and outages.

The extended power demand from heatwaves also puts strain on the electrical grid, leading to rolling blackouts and unplanned outages. While hurricanes are more common in coastal regions, Greenville is no stranger to the effects of tropical storms pushing inland, bringing severe flooding and wind damage.

A properly maintained generator ensures your home remains comfortable and secure during these unpredictable weather events.

Signs Your Generator Needs a Tune-Up

• Slow start-up or hesitation when running a test cycle
• Unusual noises such as clicking, knocking, or sputtering
• Weak battery connections or corrosion
• Leaking fuel or oil
• Failure to switch on during power interruptions

Essential Generator Maintenance Steps

1. Test the Battery and Electrical Connections: Check for corrosion on battery terminals and ensure all electrical connections are tight and secure. Replace batteries older than three years.
2. Run a Full Test Cycle: Operate your generator for 15–30 minutes monthly to detect issues and circulate fuel and oil.
3. Inspect the Fuel Supply: Top off propane tanks or verify natural gas connections to prevent blockages.
4. Change the Oil and Filters: Replace engine oil and air filters if the last change was over six months ago.
5. Schedule a Professional Maintenance Check: Have a technician fine-tune your system and identify hidden problems.

Be Storm-Ready Before Summer Hits

Don’t wait for the next thunderstorm to find out if your generator will work. Schedule your Memorial Day tune-up with Generator Supercenter of Greenville today.

📞 Call us at (864) 469-6986 or visit our showroom at 1321 W. Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC 29650 to prepare your backup power for summer storms.