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Watterson Construction
4.2(
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Serving Andrews, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

"Tucker and crew worked well with me on the generator install project. We were able to communicate well pre project and on site when solutions were needed. Id call on Tucker again."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Jovan's Mobile Lube
5.0(
5
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Serving Andrews, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called Jovan's Mobile Lube after doing a google search for a mechanic. He was very courteous on the phone and gave me a g
\reat quote to check and then replace my brakes. Jovan scheduled me in for the next day. He came to my home on my day off, which was very convenient. If you want to job done right, fast, and affordable I highly recommend Jovan's Mobile Lube. he is now my #1 mechanic!
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Sweetwater Electric
New to Angi

Serving Andrews, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Welcome To Sweetwater Electric! Quality starts with your electrical installation and extends to customer service. Ensuring you are satisfied is of the highest priority to me! I offer residential and commercial services in Cherokee, Clay and Macon Counties in North Carolina. I look forward to having an opportunity to help you with your electrical needs and am confident that you will see why my customers appreciate Sweetwater Electric! \n\n

McDonald Electric
New to Angi

Serving Andrews, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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