At Greg’s Small Engine Service & Repair we are often asked a variety of questions about Portable Generators & Generators in general. Some of these questions concern the Generator Wattage needed for a particular application. The following Generator Wattage Work Sheet is a relatively convenient way to determine the size of Generator needed to adequately
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Before temperatures cool, you should perform pressure washer pump maintenance in order to prepare and protect your machine from the winter weather. You should sustain your washer as best as you can so that you don’t end up with damaged components. There are several steps to insure your washer holds up well during storage.
Wood chippers and shredders are great tools for cleaning up the lawn and turning downed trees and limb into usable mulch and wood chips. These are pretty powerful tools. It requires a lot of power and energy to turn a fully intact tree limb into pencil shavings. So it is important to follow proper safety
Not all lawn mower repair services are created equal. Some small engine repair shops cost an arm and a leg and take forever to service your small engine equipment. This isn’t always avoidable. Some repairs are costly and some take some time to be repaired right. And when the choice is between doing the job
Spring is here! Finally. The cold weather is receding and we can now start to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tahoe and Reno area without feeling as if we are on an arctic expedition. But springtime also brings with it spring cleaning. And spring cleaning is not an activity that is limited to the
Whether it be in a lawnmower to cut that thick summer grass, or a snow blower for the dense pack that blocks your driveway, small engines help us with some of the most labor intensive home care tasks. If you own your own home, equipment powered by small engines is nearly mandatory. Without this equipment,
A portable generator is a huge investment in terms of both cost and necessity. Making sure that your portable generator is running properly can mean the difference between convenience and comfort during a power outage caused by a winter storm, or the misery and possible safety hazards associated with long term power outages. Whatever you
As we move into the winter months in the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas, making sure that your snow blower is ready to take on all the seasonal snow is a necessity. Snow blower maintenance is not a difficult undertaking, but it is not easy either, and sometimes it requires the skills and experience of
Are you ready for the snow season? Before winter brings fresh powder for skiing season in Lake Tahoe, make sure you are ready to clear snow out with your snow blower! Dust off your snow blower and get ready for the winter season. Before you start putting your snow blower to use, make sure your
Whether you mow your lawn weekly or just the day before that garden party, you will want to keep your lawn mower in tip top shape. Keep your lawn mower running well for a long time with proper lawn mower maintenance. As with all small engine appliances, the first step in improved lawn mower maintenance
