On top of a high-rise, in the middle of a cliff, on a mountaintop so remote that you need 4-wheel drive to reach it – in his 38 years at Duthie, Sales Engineer Mike Goodman’s seen Duthie technicians install and service generators in almost any imaginable location. “Honestly, we have no limitations on our ability to service generators,” he says. “And […]
Since Duthie Power implemented Schedule Engine’s self-serve online booking software in 2019, booking a generator service visit has been as easy for their customers as ordering takeout. Both residential and commercial Duthie clients have praised how Schedule Engine’s text message alerts, photo uploading capabilities, and convenient online scheduling make it easy to keep up with crucial generator maintenance. “Adopting Schedule Engine’s technology […]
“I just kind of fell into this career.” I’ve heard that from so many professionals, regardless of the industry. Except, oftentimes that isn’t exactly the case. Sometimes, all it takes is telling a story from our childhood to realize our career might not be an accident at all. Take me, it didn’t seem funny when a particularly nasty El Nino storm made […]
Like any equipment, generators need some TLC from time to time. In fact, it’s the law: FDA 110 mandates that your generator equipment be professionally serviced according to their standards for fire safety equipment. This means that the cost of regular service visits should be part of your generator budget. So what should you set aside for your annual generator maintenance budget? To […]
COVID-19’s impact on the economy has sadly resulted in furloughs for many essential employees, including building and maintenance personnel. We’ve noticed that many of our commercial customers are now shorter staffed — and that those newly in charge of generators might not even know where the generator is, much less how to care for it. If this is you, we’re here to […]
California’s commercial generator regulations help to keep people and businesses safe — but they’re not always the easiest read. Which is why we often get questions from customers such as: What am I required to do for servicing my generator? Am I required to test my ATS switches as well? How often, and how long, am I required to load-test my generator […]