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NuBlue Electric
4.9(
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Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The electrician added the circuits to the existing house panel by removing a no longer used 220 breaker. He then instructed us on how to purchase a hot tub that could use the existing 110 line to the back deck. He was very helpful and considerate of our needs."
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+104

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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Golden Group Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Golden Group Electric LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Genco Electric
4.8(
4
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Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"We could not be more happy with the service we received from Sam. He added electricity to our 12 x 24 foot shed that we had built in our back yard. He ran electrical lines from our breaker box to the back yard. He installed fluorescent lights and outlets inside our shed and an exterior light to meet code. From the time that I initially contacted him for a quote to the follow-up call we received after he was done, everything was done completely professional and to code. We had received a couple quotes from other electricians and none of them mentioned doing work to code. Sam ensured that we had a zoning permit and that was very reassuring because that meant we knew everything was going to be done by the book. The end project was way above my expectations and we got exactly everything that we wanted, plus the county passed our permit."
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Handy Manny Services Inc
5.0(
21
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Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! I received 3 quotes from electricians to install recessed lighting in my home. Manny was 1/4 the cost. I was sceptical to go with the cheapest of the three especially being so much less but I'm very happy I hired Manny for the job. He was on time, courteous, professional, and did exactly what I wanted. I will hire again."
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Phillip Keith Davis
5.0(
4
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Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Phillip installed my Tesla Wall Connector and knocked it out. Fair price, showed up on time, great communication, and the work was clean and professional. You can tell he does these regularly. Highly recommend."
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GeneratorTech, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

GeneratorTech, inc is a full service residential and small commercial standby generator systems dealer. We provide sales, installation, and service. Free in home/ business assessment of your power needs can be scheduled Monday through Saturday. We are factory trained and authorized to provide equipment and service to secure years of worry free electrical standby power for your home or small business. BBB accredited business in NC. Serving Johnston and surrounding counties. Fortress generator systems by Briggs & Stratton are the finest on the market today. Built in the USA by a 100+ year old company. Only true 10yr generator available. Reliable and Courteous local family(s) business with Bible based ethics. Local NC licensed B. B. & K Electrical partnered with GeneratorTech or use your preferred contractor to connect your main panel to generator system.

Response time3 hrs
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Viva Electric Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ayden, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Viva Electric, LLC has become a staple of professionalism and quality work electrical work for years. With many years of experience, there is no job too small or too complex for our crew. Call today to schedule an appointment!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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