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Buckingham Electric, Inc.

4.78(
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Buckingham Electric, Inc.

4.78(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Our company is licensed and insured for a;; Electrical & Solar Services, and we’re proud to say that we provide 1 year workmanship warranty to each of our customers, as well as our installed manufacturer’s warranty. Buckingham Electric & Solar is an Asheville NC based electrical service provider, and we are confident to say that we are the right company for you! We are a 3 generation owned and operated company and have been in business in Asheville NC since 2005, we also provide our professional electrician services in Black Mountain, Waynesville and all surrounding areas. As a top quality service electrician, our prices are competitive and affordable!

"Never actually came out to do quote"

Damian A on April 2025

Our company is licensed and insured for a;; Electrical & Solar Services, and we’re proud to say that we provide 1 year workmanship warranty to each of our customers, as well as our installed manufacturer’s warranty. Buckingham Electric & Solar is an Asheville NC based electrical service provider, and we are confident to say that we are the right company for you! We are a 3 generation owned and operated company and have been in business in Asheville NC since 2005, we also provide our professional electrician services in Black Mountain, Waynesville and all surrounding areas. As a top quality service electrician, our prices are competitive and affordable!

"Never actually came out to do quote"

Damian A on April 2025


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Forge Mountain Electric, LLC

4.98(
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Forge Mountain Electric, LLC

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Had a bad experience with Stuller Electric & this company was recommended by General home office. Very prompt to apponitment & polite. Explained all that was to be done. Very reasonable rates. Have signed a service agreement based on this experience"

Fran M on July 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Had a bad experience with Stuller Electric & this company was recommended by General home office. Very prompt to apponitment & polite. Explained all that was to be done. Very reasonable rates. Have signed a service agreement based on this experience"

Fran M on July 2023


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Kilowatt Electric LLC

4.84(
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Kilowatt Electric LLC

4.84(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Kilowatt Electric is backed by 20 years of residential and commercial electrical experience, specializing in high-end custom residential homes, petroleum and environmental industries, water treatment plants as well as government contracts. Need fast emergency electrical service? Please call us directly at 828-585-2500. Not only do we show up – we schedule appointments based on YOUR convenience not ours. At Kilowatt Electric, we believe that customer satisfaction is a priority. That is why we back up our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Up front pricing, no hidden costs. You will know exactly what work your electrician is performing and how much it costs before it begins. We believe in providing white glove treatment when servicing our customers. Our electricians will perform the job with professionalism that includes: covered work surfaces, protective clothing and vacuuming of surfaces at the end of each work day. Your electrician is highly qualified as well as rigorously background checked and drug tested. We would not allow anyone into your home that we would not allow into ours. Your electrician is clearly identified and uniformed. We only use electrical materials that have passed all requirements of nationally recognized testing facilities. Check out our Google Reviews.

"Great work! We really appreciated their efforts to get this fixed. They coordinated with our power company and the work was done well."

Serena C on October 2023

Kilowatt Electric is backed by 20 years of residential and commercial electrical experience, specializing in high-end custom residential homes, petroleum and environmental industries, water treatment plants as well as government contracts. Need fast emergency electrical service? Please call us directly at 828-585-2500. Not only do we show up – we schedule appointments based on YOUR convenience not ours. At Kilowatt Electric, we believe that customer satisfaction is a priority. That is why we back up our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Up front pricing, no hidden costs. You will know exactly what work your electrician is performing and how much it costs before it begins. We believe in providing white glove treatment when servicing our customers. Our electricians will perform the job with professionalism that includes: covered work surfaces, protective clothing and vacuuming of surfaces at the end of each work day. Your electrician is highly qualified as well as rigorously background checked and drug tested. We would not allow anyone into your home that we would not allow into ours. Your electrician is clearly identified and uniformed. We only use electrical materials that have passed all requirements of nationally recognized testing facilities. Check out our Google Reviews.

"Great work! We really appreciated their efforts to get this fixed. They coordinated with our power company and the work was done well."

Serena C on October 2023


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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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Bluegrass Electrical LLC

4.94(
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Bluegrass Electrical LLC

4.94(
17
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today

"Bluegrass Electrical did a great job installing our home car charger. Showed up on time, did a great job, and charged us less than I thought it would cost. I highly recommend them."

Bob H on September 2025

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today

"Bluegrass Electrical did a great job installing our home car charger. Showed up on time, did a great job, and charged us less than I thought it would cost. I highly recommend them."

Bob H on September 2025


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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
83
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 years of experience

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, 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! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."

Keith H on November 2025

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, 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! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."

Keith H on November 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 years of experience

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


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James Tracy Electric, LLC

5.00(
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James Tracy Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

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.

"If I could give James a 10, I would. He installed a new tracking system with brighter lights for my art studio, a new light fixture with a brighter light for my bathroom and a front door security camera doorbell. Just amazingly sincere and very eager to please. You can just tell that he is a good all -round guy. I had hired 3 separate contractors for other jobs this summer and he is the ONLY one who showed up on time AND on the day he said he would and who completed the job to a high standard. Itâ s too bad he cannot clone himself so he can do plumbing, contracting, tile work and so on. Thank you very much. James."

Veronica H on August 2023

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.

"If I could give James a 10, I would. He installed a new tracking system with brighter lights for my art studio, a new light fixture with a brighter light for my bathroom and a front door security camera doorbell. Just amazingly sincere and very eager to please. You can just tell that he is a good all -round guy. I had hired 3 separate contractors for other jobs this summer and he is the ONLY one who showed up on time AND on the day he said he would and who completed the job to a high standard. Itâ s too bad he cannot clone himself so he can do plumbing, contracting, tile work and so on. Thank you very much. James."

Veronica H on August 2023


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Reece Electrical Inc.

5.00(
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Reece Electrical Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 years of experience

We are a Third Generation Family Owned Electrical Business located in Spartanburg, South Carolina Since 1975. Reece Electric Inc. can help you with your Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Electric needs. We have experience installing Main Service Panels/ Meter Bases, Machine Controls, Inverter Installations, Generator Installations and Troubleshooting. Give us a Call at (864) 578-7323.

"Our electrical is a little outdated and the electrician was able to perform the task very professionally."

Scott F on October 2024

We are a Third Generation Family Owned Electrical Business located in Spartanburg, South Carolina Since 1975. Reece Electric Inc. can help you with your Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Electric needs. We have experience installing Main Service Panels/ Meter Bases, Machine Controls, Inverter Installations, Generator Installations and Troubleshooting. Give us a Call at (864) 578-7323.

"Our electrical is a little outdated and the electrician was able to perform the task very professionally."

Scott F on October 2024


Golightly Electric

5.00(
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Golightly Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Golightly Electric strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Great job! Clayton was excellent in his work. His price was very fair. Very knowledgeable. His quote came in lower than the other quotes. Will definitely use him again. Great attitude!"

David M on October 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Golightly Electric strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Great job! Clayton was excellent in his work. His price was very fair. Very knowledgeable. His quote came in lower than the other quotes. Will definitely use him again. Great attitude!"

David M on October 2025

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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. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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