Maintenance & Repair
Fix faults. Prevent failures. Extend transformer life.
What We Cover
Build a Smarter Maintenance Strategy
Your fleet's reliability is only as strong as your strategy.
SDMyers provides expert maintenance and repair services to keep your transformers running safely and reliably—whether you're addressing an urgent issue or planning proactive upkeep.
What to expect working with us:
- Safety First — our expertly trained technicians bring 300+ hours of hands-on experience
- Holistic Strategy — on-site services combined with engineered products for complete coverage
- Customized Routine — a maintenance plan built to fit your fleet and your budget
- Clear Action Steps — always know what to do next to stay reliable
How We Build Your Strategy
01
Align on a Plan
Work with SDMyers reliability experts to turn your test data, fleet priorities, and budget into a clear maintenance and repair roadmap tailored to each transformer and site.
- Identify mission-critical risks
- Prioritize maintenance needs
- Determine a timeline for repairs
02
Execute the Work
Our specialized field service technicians perform preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and installation of engineered equipment based on diagnostics and assessments.
- Easy scheduling and communication
- Certified and trained senior field techs
- On-site repairs you can trust
03
Stay on Track
With a plan in place and repairs in progress, your transformer fleet is on a defined path toward fewer surprises, safer operations, and higher uptime.
- End-to-end maintenance from a single provider
- Holistic approach to transformer maintenance
- Maximize uptime, resiliency, and certainty
04
Rest Assured
Our maintenance and repair recommendations are grounded in widely recognized standards so your transformers are serviced with the same rigor trusted by leading utilities and industrial facilities worldwide.
- ANSI/NETA MTS
- IEEE C57 series
- NFPA 70B
- IEC 60076
Field Services
Trust SDMyers as your on-site transformer maintenance partner.
Maintenance & Repair
We repair mechanical faults on all ratings of transformers, including electrical testing, gauge and gasket replacement, leak repair, bushing and radiator assessments, and internal repairs.
Degassing & Vacuum Processing
We process transformer oil on-site, often while energized, to keep you running with as little downtime as possible.
Reinhibiting
We reinhibit the dielectric fluid in your equipment with oxidation inhibitor to arrest the aging process and protect the paper insulation from degradation.
Moisture Reduction
We remove excess moisture from your transformer with the DryMax® online dryer — the most effective and least expensive option for most applications — as part of a comprehensive Moisture Reduction Service.
Hot Oil Cleaning
We clean the oil and the cellulose in your transformer, removing decay products using our proprietary recyclable filter media.
Load Tap Changer Maintenance
We inspect and service LTCs of various sizes and types. From replacing contacts to servicing the oil, we can protect the reliability of one of the most vulnerable parts of your system.
Electrical Testing
We perform baseline and diagnostic electrical testing according to IEEE, ASTM, and NFPA standards to gather critical data on your transformers.
Retrofilling
As an Authorized Service Partner of FR3® fluids, SDMyers is equipped with the knowledge and experience to provide retrofilling with natural esters.
Engineered Products for Transformers
SDMyers engineered products protect your assets with innovative solutions that control moisture levels, remove contaminants from fluids and paper insulation, extend asset life, and enhance safety in your transformers.
Protect your assets with our innovative solutions:
- SampleSafe® — external sampling devices for cabinet-style transformers
- DryMax® — passive online dryer for units requiring moisture reduction.
- IR Windows — infrared thermography inspection windows for increased safety
Explore more of SDMyers' engineered products and equipment for your transformer reliability.
Resources
We’re the transformer experts so you don’t have to be. Explore resources backed by 60+ years of end-to-end transformer care experience and diagnostics data.
Ready to talk Fleet Reliability?
Let's put the right maintenance plan in place.
Call (330) 630-7000 or fill out the form to connect with an SDMyers transformer expert today.
