Generator Repair and Maintenance for Fort Myers Homes
A standby generator that will not start is worse than no generator at all — you paid for peace of mind and got a lawn ornament. Southwest Florida Electric Inc. repairs and services home standby generators across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the rest of Lee County. We work on all the major brands, including Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton.
Dealer service departments in Southwest Florida often book out for weeks once storm season starts. As an independent licensed electrical contractor (License EC13004490), we can usually get to you faster — and because generator problems are frequently electrical problems, the same crew can fix the transfer switch, the wiring, or the panel connection in one visit.
What Usually Breaks
- Dead battery — the number one no-start cause. Florida heat cooks generator batteries in 2–3 years.
- Failed weekly exercise cycle — the unit stopped self-testing and nobody noticed until the power went out.
- Fuel supply issues — low propane, a closed valve, or gas pressure problems that showed up after other appliances were added to the line.
- Transfer switch faults — the generator runs but the house never switches over. This is electrical work, and it is exactly what we do.
- Corrosion — salt air eats connections, especially on units near canals or the coast.
Annual Maintenance That Actually Prevents Failures
A standby generator needs a yearly service the same way a car needs oil changes: oil and filter, battery load test, spark plugs, coolant check on liquid-cooled units, a transfer-switch exercise under load, and a hard look at every connection for corrosion. We do all of it in one visit and leave you a written record — useful for warranty claims and for your insurance file.
“Phillip and Alex did a great job installing a generator feed box and interlock system on my home. They arrived on time and were very professional. They cleaned up after themselves and talked me through the safe operation of using the generator interlock system. I highly recommend using Southwest Florida Electric Inc. for your electrical needs.”
— Richard J., via Google
After the Storm
If your generator quit during an outage or took surge damage from a lightning strike, call us before you call the manufacturer. Most post-storm failures are electrical — a tripped breaker on the generator, a fried controller board, or transfer-switch damage — and we answer the phone around the clock. For urgent electrical problems of any kind, see our emergency electrician page.
Thinking about replacing an aging unit instead of repairing it? Our whole-home generator installation page covers sizing and realistic cost ranges, and our generator cost guide breaks down what Fort Myers homeowners actually pay.
In Cape Coral? We have a dedicated generator repair in Cape Coral page with the local details.
Generator not ready for the next outage? Call 239-745-5020 or request service online.