06/17/2026
Your generator's block heater is working even when your generator isn't.
When people think of block heaters, they often think of cold-weather starting. For standby generators, their role goes much further than that. Block heaters help maintain engine temperature while the generator is on standby, helping ensure the system is ready to respond and perform when power is lost.
Because block heaters operate continuously, they can wear out over time without obvious signs of failure. That's why they're an important part of generator reliability and emergency power readiness.
Swipe through to learn why block heaters matter and what every facility manager should know about them.