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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"The owner communicated with me quickly and sent two techs out to install my ring video doorbell and I’m happy with the work. I will hire them again soon to install a ceiling light fixture and some cafe patio lights."
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
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Northern Shores Pt
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Big or small we do it all

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Response time3 days
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Kemppel Pro Services
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I’m a skilled handyman with years of hands-on experience in electrical work, plumbing, woodworking, RV repair, camper building, and general property maintenance. I previously worked at Hicks Electric and hold a degree in Electrical Systems, giving me a strong background in safe, reliable electrical repairs and installations.\n\nOver the years, I’ve built campers, repaired RVs, and handled a wide range of residential and commercial repair projects. I also own and maintain an RV park, so I understand the importance of quality work, dependable service, and getting the job done right the first time.\n\nWhether you need help with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, repairs, maintenance, or general handyman projects, I take pride in honest communication, clean workmanship, and treating every customer’s property with respect.

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JReyes Ent.
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hey i’m Jadon, i’ve been doing electrical work for 5 years and love getting new experience and perfecting my craft. I specialize in small commercial and residential, but I also have years experience in big commercial and industrial. I am employed with an electrical company, but like getting more experience with side work. I’ve worked all around NC and I live near Greensboro, so I don’t mind traveling an hour or 2 out. I work on panels, and put them in/wire them, underground, receptacles and lights, home appliances, remodels, electrical demo, and much more. I take pride in my work and always want my customers happy. I would never accept a job I don’t believe I could finish to my absolute best ability. Thank you and I look forward to doing great work for you!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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