When electric motors and generators fail, custom builds typically require high costs, months of downtime, and lost output. Smith Services® on-site engineers get you back online more quickly and cost effectively with expert electric motor and generator repair.
From rewinds to overhauls, small fractional horsepower motors to 50,000 horsepower equipment, we handle everything in-house at our advanced ISO-certified facilities. Our thorough inspections and like-new repairs are backed by our leading warranty: 12 months in service, and 18 months from shipment. And if an emergency does take place, our 24/7 fleet is standing by to quickly get you back online.
40 years of complete electric motor and generator repair
- Winding department
- Data verification
- Coil manufacturing
- Winding of both AC and DC apparatus
- Electric motor repair through 50,000 HP
- Switchgear testing, retrofits, and more
- Thermographic surveys
- Mechanical repair
- Computer-assisted predictive maintenance
- Vibration analysis
- Motor Current Evaluation (MCE) testing
- Rigging services
- Turnkey services
- Cryogenic (dry ice) cleaning
- Electric motor redesign
- Onsite AC and DC equipment consulting
- Brush replacement and maintenance
- Motor and generator field service support
- Bearing removal and installation
- Precision balancing
- Laser alignment
- Ultrasonic testing
- Switchgear and transformer services
- Electronics repair
- Programmable control systems
- Gearbox services:
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- Design and manufacturing
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- Inspection and repair
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- OEM parts and specialty services
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- Onsite Technical Services (OTS)™
- Drivetrain solutions
- Motor shaft repair
- AC motor repair
- pump motor repair
- Compressor motor repair
- DC motor repair
Your partner for large motor and generator repairs
As one of the region’s few facilities equipped for larger repairs, we use advanced technology to get your biggest motors and generators back in service.
- Cranes handling 100 tons with 40’+ under hook
- Lathes that can swing up to 96” in diameter
- VPI tank, 12’ in diameter and 14’ deep
- Bake and burn off ovens, 12’ x 12’ x 12’
- Electrical testing up to 13,800 V at 126 amps
- Balance stand with up to 40,000 lb. capacity
- Dynamometer handling up to 2,500 HP
Trusted Across Critical Industries for Electric Motor & Generator Repair Services
As a leading provider of industrial motor & electrical generator repair, Smith Services keeps mission-critical power systems reliable where downtime costs the most. Our expertise supports operations in demanding environments, minimizing outages and extending equipment life.
Power Generation
From gas- and coal-fired plants to nuclear, hydroelectric, and wind facilities, we deliver fast turbine generator repair and electric generator repair for pulverizer motors, exciters, fan drives, conveyor systems, and large-scale generators—ensuring continuous output and grid stability. (See case studies: Quick repairs saving gas plants months of downtime, or nuclear facility savings of $150,000 from proactive fixes.)
Manufacturing & Heavy Industry
Steel mills, foundries, cement plants, and metals refineries rely on us for industrial generator repair and standby generator repair to protect against power interruptions that halt production lines, crushers, rollers, and high-HP drives.
Pulp & Paper
When lightning or surges strike critical converters and generators, our rapid electric generator repair gets mills back online fast—avoiding millions in replacement costs and extended shutdowns (as proven in real Virginia paper mill projects).
Other Key Sectors
We also support oil & gas, mining, data centers, hospitals, and municipal infrastructure with dependable standby generator repair and emergency response, plus predictive maintenance to prevent failures before they occur.
Our 24/7 on-site fleet, advanced in-house capabilities (up to 50,000 HP), and industry-leading warranties make us the go-to partner for these high-stakes applications. Explore our Knowledge Center for whitepapers on generator reliability in power gen, or contact us for tailored generator repairing services and a personalized assessment.
Common Motor Applications We Repair
Our in-house experts handle repairs, rewinds, and overhauls for a wide range of critical industrial motors, including:
- Boiler feed pump motors and circulating water pump motors in power generation plants
- Fan motors, blower motors, and primary air fan motors for ventilation and process air systems
- Synchronous motors for high-efficiency, constant-speed applications
- Induction motors (low- and medium-voltage) across all industries
- Ball mill motors and drive motors in cement and mining operations
- Conveyor motors for material handling in manufacturing, mining, and power plants
VFD motors (variable frequency drive systems), including compatibility testing and upgrades
Sharpen your skills
Keep up with the latest in electric motor and generator technology by exploring our collection of training resources, whitepapers, and more.
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