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PRIORITY ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING, LLC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

PRIORITY ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING, LLC We offer over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sloan Electric LLC
4.6(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+3 more

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installed a 200 amp electrical service. Price was very reasonable and fair. Work was performed timely and was high quality. Excellent customer service and responded quickly to all our questions and texts."
Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carico Electric, LLC
4.9(
86
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What cant they do? Danny and his team are awesome! 4 ceiling fans, 1 stove top, generator switch and breaker, bathroom fan rewire the list goes on. I cant say enough on how pleased we are with all he has done at our house. 100% recommend to anyone !"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Banner Elk Electric, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Our years of valuable experience will also assist you in developing a budget to assure the affordability of your project. We can offer a cost efficient solution to meet your project budget as well as your completion date. With us you are assured of achieving the greatest value in your project. \n\nA strong history of professionalism, safe work practices, quality service, and reliability has enabled Banner Elk Electric to develop our technical services, employee commitment and financial strength. This allows us to complete any project regardless of size and complexity. Thorough communication of details is very important for your project and will be carried out to meet your needs. \n\nThe team at Banner Elk Electric firmly believes that your successful project is the true measure of our success.

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Trail Craftsmen
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

High Trail Craftsmen is committed to excellence in 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.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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