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Battery Jump Start in Omaha NE
It's either happened to you or someone you know. You're running late to work only to jump in your car and discover a dead battery. It is a frustrating experience especially when your car has reliably started for years without issue. Your battery could be reaching the end of its life or maybe a dome light was left on. Whatever the reason, you're stuck with a dead battery and can't get where you need to go.
If this is the first time your battery hasn't started your vehicle for you, there's probably a little bit of life left in it before you have to replace it. A quick jump will get you back on the road, but it's probably time to put a new battery on the to-do list. Since batteries are so reliable, the procedure of jump starting batteries isn't common practice. Fortunately, it's a simple process. As simple as it is, we highly recommend you get someone with experience to help you out.
Dead batteries happen more often in the winter. Most people say that cold weather kills your battery. There is some truth to this, but the answer is a little more involved. Batteries work through a series of chemical reactions to provide electricity to your vehicle. The cold puts stress on your battery, but the real killer is the summer heat. The heat from the summer causes corrosion. When the heat evaporates the electrolytes your battery needs, the battery becomes weaker to fight the stresses of winter. If you don't have the luxury of parking in a garage during the summer, we recommend doing your best to keep your vehicle under a shaded structure. Your battery will thank us.
The first thing you need to jump a car is another vehicle or a charged battery. Traditionally, you need a running vehicle with its own charged car battery to jump the dead battery. With new Lithium batteries, you can have a portable unit that will jump a dead battery without the use of another vehicle. It's something to consider for all emergency kits. For those without portable batteries, you need a second functioning vehicle.
The next piece of equipment you need are jumper cables. You can get these at any hardware store, Walmart, auto parts store, or pretty much anywhere online. Jumper cables are insulated wires that can handler higher amounts of electricity. On the ends of the jumper cables are some form of alligator clips. These are designed to clamp onto the leads, or terminals, of batteries and conduct electricity from the charged battery into the dead battery.
The exact procedure for attaching the cables to the batteries is described in every owner's manual. There are a few things you need to keep in mind when jump starting a vehicle. First and foremost, there is potential for you to get hurt. If you don't feel comfortable with any part of this process, ask for help. Your safety is the top priority. Other hazards involved damaged batteries or incorrect procedure. Lastly, cars are built much differently today. They are full of sensitive electronics than can be easily damaged.
We want to express to you that this is a straightforward procedure that carries inherent risks. If you don't feel comfortable jumping your vehicle, you should call Omaha Towing Co. Our pros jump vehicles all the time and are able to spot potential hazards before attempting to jump your vehicle. If you need a jump start in Omaha, NE, let us help! Don't compromise your safety. If you have a dead battery, give us a call today!