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Avatar for Streamline Electric, LLC

Streamline Electric, LLC

96 Weaver View Circle
4.92(
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Streamline Electric, LLC

96 Weaver View Circle
4.92(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Family owned Electrical company moved from Oregon to Asheville. Serving WNC and surrounding areas in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. We bring over 10 years of experience and are looking for great customers to work with for many years to come.

"Streamline did amazing!!! They came out and gave the quote right then and there and started on the spot. We needed a new power pole but up and the boxes moved to the new pole. They were also the first to reach out as soon as I got on the Angie's app looking for a electrician who wasnt going ghost us like the first person we hired to do the project did mid work. This company is amazing. Great communication and great work "

Brandi M on July 2025

Family owned Electrical company moved from Oregon to Asheville. Serving WNC and surrounding areas in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. We bring over 10 years of experience and are looking for great customers to work with for many years to come.

"Streamline did amazing!!! They came out and gave the quote right then and there and started on the spot. We needed a new power pole but up and the boxes moved to the new pole. They were also the first to reach out as soon as I got on the Angie's app looking for a electrician who wasnt going ghost us like the first person we hired to do the project did mid work. This company is amazing. Great communication and great work "

Brandi M on July 2025


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Stiles Services

528 Thomas Ridge Loop
5.00(
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Stiles Services

528 Thomas Ridge Loop
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"On time, work fast and good."

Hunter W on March 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"On time, work fast and good."

Hunter W on March 2022


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
312 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Total Tech Solutions, LLC

246 Roanoke Road
4.95(
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Total Tech Solutions, LLC

246 Roanoke Road
4.95(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

Total Tech Solutions, LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of electronics and TV installations... Additionally installed Ring doorbell and patiently gave lessons on it's use... I would trust him with any electronics task..."

Philip S on May 2024

Total Tech Solutions, LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of electronics and TV installations... Additionally installed Ring doorbell and patiently gave lessons on it's use... I would trust him with any electronics task..."

Philip S on May 2024


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800
5.00(
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
68 local quotes requested

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. 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!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. 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!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022


Continental Engines

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Continental Engines

No reviews yet
57 years of experience

For 55 years, Continental Engines has provided engine and power generation solutions at the distributor level across the East Coast. Continental Engines carries multiple Generator brands to choose from, such as Kohler, and services all of the Carolinas and Georgia. We install, service and provide maintenance for all generators.

For 55 years, Continental Engines has provided engine and power generation solutions at the distributor level across the East Coast. Continental Engines carries multiple Generator brands to choose from, such as Kohler, and services all of the Carolinas and Georgia. We install, service and provide maintenance for all generators.


Award Electric

4.50(
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Award Electric

4.50(
2
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"The service was great, they were easy to deal with. The price was fair."

Tyler B on November 2022

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"The service was great, they were easy to deal with. The price was fair."

Tyler B on November 2022


Streamline Electric

65 Merrimon. Ave
5.00(
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Streamline Electric

65 Merrimon. Ave
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned Electrical company moved from Oregon to Asheville. Serving WNC and surrounding areas in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. We bring over 10 years of experience and are looking for great customers to work with for many years to come.

"Nate was very prompt and professional. He was able to provide a reasonable quote and perform the work the next day. Excellent workmanship and very pleased with the work performed."

Bob P on May 2024

Family owned Electrical company moved from Oregon to Asheville. Serving WNC and surrounding areas in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. We bring over 10 years of experience and are looking for great customers to work with for many years to come.

"Nate was very prompt and professional. He was able to provide a reasonable quote and perform the work the next day. Excellent workmanship and very pleased with the work performed."

Bob P on May 2024


Rhino Renewables Solar and Electric

63 Sams Branch Rd
5.00(
10
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Rhino Renewables Solar and Electric

63 Sams Branch Rd
5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Electrical contractor specializing in education based, turn key, Solar PV installations. Experienced in residential and commercial new construction, renovations, upgrades and service work. Additional services include back up battery systems, self consumption battery systems and back up generators

"Very courteous and efficient. A great job in a very short period of time by Jacob Benton and assistant George. Two of the nicest guys who were very courteous and friendly and efficient. I am extremely pleased with their workmanship and completion of the job. I highly recommend Rhino Renewables for a great job at a very reasonable price. A very satisfied customer who will use their services again if I need an electrician. Will recommend to friends and family."

Jean K on October 2020

Electrical contractor specializing in education based, turn key, Solar PV installations. Experienced in residential and commercial new construction, renovations, upgrades and service work. Additional services include back up battery systems, self consumption battery systems and back up generators

"Very courteous and efficient. A great job in a very short period of time by Jacob Benton and assistant George. Two of the nicest guys who were very courteous and friendly and efficient. I am extremely pleased with their workmanship and completion of the job. I highly recommend Rhino Renewables for a great job at a very reasonable price. A very satisfied customer who will use their services again if I need an electrician. Will recommend to friends and family."

Jean K on October 2020


828 Electric

29 N Meadow Run
5.00(
10
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828 Electric

29 N Meadow Run
5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed Electrical Contractor. 828 Electric offers high quality commercial and residential electrical services. Over 10 years of experience! Family-owned and local.

"They did an excell"

Kyler S on February 2022

Licensed Electrical Contractor. 828 Electric offers high quality commercial and residential electrical services. Over 10 years of experience! Family-owned and local.

"They did an excell"

Kyler S on February 2022

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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