July 22, 2026
Texans have learned over the past few years that when bad storms come through, power failures are almost guaranteed. As hurricane season hits, strong winds and heavy rain leave homes, ranches, and job sites across Central Texas without power for hours, and sometimes even days. You may need to rely on a generator to keep your house cool, protect your food supply, or keep your shop running, so having backup power is necessary.
Getting your generator serviced before the storms really start to hit is the best way to make sure it runs when you finally need it. At Zaskoda Repair, our technicians bring over 55 years of combined engine experience to every job. We provide maintenance, tune-ups, and repairs to keep your gear working as it should.
Home Standby vs. Portable Generators During Storms
Home standby generators sit outside all year, hooked up to your propane or gas line. They’re convenient because they kick on automatically the second the grid drops out. But because standby units sit outside through the Texas heat, they need routine maintenance like checking battery connections, clearing out dirt, and changing oil filters to make sure they start up when the storm comes and you really need them.
Portable generators give you mobile power for appliances or to take to a job site. However, because they either get overused or sit in a garage for months at a time, they run into specific problems. Old gas left in the tank gums up the carburetor, and worn spark plugs or bad oil can keep the engine from starting when you need it during a storm. Bringing your portable generator in for a seasonal tune-up keeps the fuel system clean and the engine ready to go.
Essential Maintenance and Load Bank Testing
An engine that works when you test it early may still stall out once you put an electrical load on it. Simple seasonal maintenance prevents small wear and tear from turning into a dead generator in the middle of a storm.
Our team inspects your spark plugs, starters, alternators, water pumps, and cooling systems so your unit doesn’t overheat under stress. For larger generators, we also run load bank tests. This process hooks your generator up to a test load to prove it can run at full power capacity without issues. Load testing catches hidden electrical issues, burns off leftover carbon deposits, and makes sure your unit can do its job during a blackout.
Authorized Dealer and Service for Top Brands
It’s never a good idea to wait until the storm hits to check your gear. Zaskoda Repair is an authorized sales, service, and warranty shop for leading brands like Generac, Kohler, and Cummins. Serving customers from Caldwell and Bryan-College Station to Brenham, Giddings, and beyond, our shop uses genuine factory parts to fix your machinery right. Whether you need a simple oil-and-filter tune-up, major engine repairs, or a full home standby installation before the next storm, we’ll get the job done right.
Schedule Your Pre-Storm Generator Service Today
Don’t wait for the lights to go out to find out your generator has a dead battery or clogged carburetor. Get ahead of storm season now so you aren’t stuck in the dark later.
Give Zaskoda Repair a call at (979) 224-0510 or visit our website today to schedule your generator service, or stop by our shop in Caldwell to get your equipment ready for action.
