Need Power—Even When the Grid Fails? We’ve Got You Covered.
A sudden outage can shut down registers, spoil stock, or leave your family in the dark. PM Plumbing & Mechanical makes sure that never happens. Our team sizes, installs, and repairs standby generators for homes and businesses across Racine, WI—handling every permit, fuel line, and final test so you’re ready the next time the lights flicker. Meet the crew who’ll keep you powered on our About Us page.
Quick Fix or Total Upgrade—What Can We Do for You?
- ⭐ Turnkey Generator Installations – Natural gas, propane, or diesel units sized precisely to your load.
- ⭐ 24/7 Emergency Repairs – Fast diagnostics and parts on‑hand to get you back online in hours, not days.
- ⭐ Automatic Transfer Switches – Seamless switchover the second utility power drops.
- ⭐ Preventive Maintenance Plans – Two worry‑free visits a year keep warranties valid and engines ready.
- ⭐ System Upgrades & Replacements – Trade in that underpowered portable for a quiet, efficient standby model.
Is Your Generator Trying to Tell You Something?
Don’t wait for a blackout—call us if you notice:
- ✔ Hard starts or “click‑but‑no‑crank” symptoms
- ✔ Strange knocking, rattling, or vibration
- ✔ Fuel, coolant, or oil puddles under the unit
- ✔ Random shut‑offs, error lights, or fault codes
- ✔ Flickering lights or fluctuating voltage on load
Why Racine Calls PM Plumbing & Mechanical First
- Crystal‑Clear Pricing – The dollar figure you approve is exactly what you pay. No surprises, ever.
- Factory‑Certified Technicians – Trained on Generac, Kohler, Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, and more.
- One‑Day Installations – Most residential jobs wrapped up before dinner; many commercial installs in 48 hours or less.
- Spotless Work Sites – Drop cloths down, tools organized, scrap hauled away—we leave nothing but reliable power.
- Written Workmanship Guarantee – Parts and labor backed in writing for complete peace of mind.
- See real results in our Work Gallery.
Routine Service—Your Cheapest Insurance Policy
Twice‑yearly check‑ups cost pennies compared to a weekend outage:
- ✔ Full visual and leak inspection
- ✔ Oil, air, and fuel‑filter changes
- ✔ Battery load test with terminal cleaning
- ✔ Transfer‑switch exercise and simulated outage
- ✔ Load‑bank test to verify rated output
Power protection is just one part of what we do. Explore our full line of plumbing & mechanical services for complete building support.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. How large should my standby generator be? We calculate total running and surge wattage, then recommend a unit that handles everything with room to grow.
- 2. Who runs the gas line? We do—licensed, pressure‑tested, and inspected, start to finish.
- 3. How long is the install process? Most homes: one day. Mid‑size businesses: one to two. Larger facilities: we’ll create a custom schedule that minimizes downtime.
- 4. Do you maintain generators installed by another company? Absolutely. If it makes power, we can service it.
- 5. What’s included in the maintenance plan? Two visits per year covering fluids, filters, battery health, firmware updates, and a load‑bank test.
- 6. Will my power be off during install? Only for a brief transfer‑switch hookup—usually less than an hour.
- 7. Do you offer 24/7 emergency repairs? Yes. Call anytime—day or night—and a certified tech will be on the way.