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Heern's Small Engine & RV Generator Repair — Veteran-Owned Mobile Repair in Alamogordo, NM

Preparing Your Generator for Southern New Mexico Weather

How heat, dust, monsoon storms, and mountain winters affect generators in the Alamogordo area — and how to prepare.

Summer heat

Tularosa Basin summers are hard on stored fuel and on engines. Fuel left in a tank in a hot shed breaks down faster. Store fuel properly and keep the generator somewhere shaded and ventilated.

Dust and wind

Spring winds and everyday dust clog air filters and get into everything. Check the air filter more often than you think you need to, and keep the generator covered when not in use (never while running).

Monsoon season

Summer monsoon storms can knock out power quickly. Test-run your generator before the season starts so you're not finding out it won't start during an outage. Never run a generator in standing water or rain without proper protection.

Mountain winters

If you're in Cloudcroft, High Rolls, Mayhill, or Ruidoso, cold weather and snow can make starting harder. Check your manual for cold-weather oil recommendations and keep the generator accessible — digging it out of a snowbank during an outage is no fun.

Safe placement

Always run a generator outdoors, far from doors, windows, and vents. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real risk during outages.

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