Why Mobile Link Monitoring for Your Generac Generator is Worth It
“Alexa, ask Mobile Link if I’m ready for a power outage.”
There are reports of a big storm rolling in tonight—strong winds, heavy rains, lightning, the works.
You have a generator, but it’s been a while since you’ve used it.
When was the last time you had maintenance done?
How’s the fuel level?
Are you sure it’ll work if there’s an outage?
With the Mobile Link app, you don’t have to panic if the power goes out and you’re not home.
What is Mobile Link?
Generac Mobile Link is a free computer, smartphone, and smart device app that gives you direct access to your home standby generator status from anywhere, at any time.
You can also allow your provider the same monitoring visibility.
You can receive up-to-the-minute text and email alerts updating your power status during an outage.
Does Mobile Link work with your generator?
Mobile Link is compatible with most air-cooled and liquid-cooled Generac Home Standby Generators manufactured after 2008.
All it requires is a small, one-time investment of $195 for WiFi installation in your generator.
Amazon Alexa Compatibility
You can assess your storm preparedness with one question. No more guessing or praying that your generator is ready.
To connect your generator to your Amazon Alexa:
Connect your Generac Generator to WiFi.
Add the Mobile Link skill to your Amazon Alexa app
Say, “Alexa, ask Mobile Link if I’m ready for a power outage.”
Mobile Link is the Perfect Maintenance Plan Partner
With your permission, Mobile Link can also provide your technician a direct link to your generator, enabling them to view your generator status, troubleshoot, and provide the most efficient service possible.
Your yearly professional generator maintenance will be a breeze for your technician since your Mobile Link will track and monitor maintenance schedules, exercise timing, run time, and fuel levels.
Maintenance Schedule
Keeping track of your regular generator maintenance you’ve invested in may feel like a pain with your normal day-to-day activities.
Let Mobile Link do the work for you by keeping track of the maintenance and alerting you when the next check-up is needed.
With the extra information from Mobile Link, your technician can arrive already prepared to troubleshoot more specific issues, which could mean a shorter visit and less time lost from your day.
Exercise Timing and Duration
As strange as it sounds, your generator needs exercise to stay in shape just like we do.
This simply means to allow your generator to run even when it's not actually needed for an outage.
Mobile Link lets you schedule your generator’s exercise time and duration so you can fit it seamlessly into your day. (Or so you can conveniently be away from home).
Exercising your generator on a regular basis can help prolong engine life and can help your technician identify potential problems before they grow into a major headache.
Total Generator Run Time
Tracking run time means your technician can estimate which parts may need replacement soon, how well it’s handling the power load, and if further diagnostics need to be performed.
Mobile Link will keep track of the total run time, so you never have to guesstimate.
According to the Energy Management Corporation, a well-maintained whole-home generator can last anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 running hours.
That’s 20 to 40 years!
Generator Fuel Level
If you’ve chosen the propane-powered Generac generator, connecting an optional Tank Utility Propane Monitor in the Mobile Link app to monitor remaining fuel will ensure you know if you need to get your propane tank filled before that next storm.
Mobile Link will also alert you and your technician if there’s a potential fuel leak—keeping your family safe by doing more than keeping the lights on.
Don’t Panic if the Power Goes Out
Over 200,000 users trust Generac Mobile Link for a reason.
Alert your technician when something’s wrong in real time so they can fix it right away—not after you’re left stranded without power.
Back up your home with a generator and mobile monitoring you can trust.
