Generator Repair in Ames, IA — Ames Hydraulics

When a generator won’t start, won’t hold power, or runs rough, it’s usually the engine and fuel system — the mechanical side we work on every day. Ames Hydraulics does generator repair in Ames, IA on portable, towable, standby, and PTO-driven generators. Free pickup and delivery within 60 miles, so a dead generator doesn’t leave you without backup power.

What We Repair on Generators

• Won’t start, hard start, or won’t stay running — carburetor, fuel, spark
• Runs but produces no power or unstable power
• Fuel system, stale-fuel cleanout, fuel lines, and tanks
• Engine service: oil, filters, plugs, valves, and tune-ups
• Cracked frames, mounts, and trailer/skid damage — welded and reinforced
• PTO generator driveline, shaft, and mount repair

Portable, Standby, and PTO Generators

From a jobsite portable to a farm’s PTO generator to a towable unit, the engine and mechanical side are what fail most and what we fix. For PTO generators, the driveline and mounting are right in our wheelhouse. We’ll handle the mechanical generator repair and tell you straight if an electrical fault needs a specialist — no guessing, no runaround.

Why Ames Hydraulics

Honest diagnosis, a quote before we start, and fast turnaround so you’re not caught without power in the next outage or the next job. Get it serviced before storm season and it’ll be ready when the lights go out.

Free Pickup Within 60 Miles

Can’t get it to us? We pick up and deliver free within 60 miles of Ames — Des Moines, Ankeny, Boone, Nevada, Marshalltown, Story City, and the towns between. Text a photo and a quick description of the problem to 515-292-2599 and we’ll tell you the same day what it needs and roughly what it’ll cost.

Brands We Service

All brands — Generac, Honda, Champion, Predator, Briggs & Stratton, Westinghouse, and PTO units. Because we’re an independent shop, we’re not limited to one manufacturer — bring us whatever you run.

Repair or Replace?

Most generator no-starts come from sitting unused with old fuel — the carburetor gums up and it won’t fire when you finally need it. Regular exercise and fresh fuel prevent it; when it’s too late, a carburetor clean or rebuild usually revives it. When a fix isn’t worth it, we’ll tell you honestly rather than sell you a repair that costs more than the machine. That straight answer is a big reason people choose us for generator repair over a big-box service counter.

How the Visit Works

Drop your generator off or have us pick it up, and we start with a real diagnosis instead of a parts-swap guess. You get a call with what’s wrong and what it’ll cost before we do the work, so there are no surprises. Approve it and we turn most generator repair jobs around quickly — faster in the off-season, so timing a repair before the next outage beats waiting in the in-season rush at every shop in town. We keep common parts on hand to keep the wait short.

Whatever you run, if it’s letting you down and the next outage is waiting, we’ll get it sorted. One local shop, honest quotes, and free pickup within 60 miles of Ames.

Get Your Power Back

See everything our Ames shop does, from hydraulic repair to equipment work. Call or text 515-292-2599 or bring it to 210 Freel Dr in Ames. Open Monday through Friday, 7AM to 5PM.