Generators are a great way to keep the lights on in case of a power outage. However, there are times when generators won’t start, preventing them from operating when they are needed most and, in turn, causing your appliances and electronics not to function correctly. 

There are multiple reasons why a generator might stop working, so trying to pinpoint the exact reason why can be tricky. Here are eight problems a generator inspection might find that explain why your generator is not working correctly.