GE Nuisance Start/Stop Cycling

Generator starts and stops repeatedly (short cycling)

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Intermittent utility voltage causing frequent transfers, Incorrect utility voltage thresholds, Faulty utility sensing in ATS or controller, Loose sensing connections

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Frequent transfers can stress electrical equipment. Work with a qualified electrician to evaluate utility quality and ATS settings.

  • 1. Monitor utility voltage: Use a recording meter if possible to check for sags or flickers on the utility line.
  • 2. Inspect utility sensing wiring: Tighten all sensing connections in the GE ATS and controller.
  • 3. Review transfer/retransfer settings: Adjust voltage and time delays (if user-accessible) to avoid reacting to very brief disturbances.
  • 4. Coordinate with utility: If utility quality is poor, contact the power company to investigate.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5
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