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Zar Electric
4.8(
25
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service. The AC folks were not ready for the Electrician, even though the Electrician showed up right on time. So Zar asked if I wanted them to wait or if they could come back after running off to do another job. I let them go and showed back up 2.5 hours later and did exactly what they needed to do. They were very quick with the installation and didn't disrupt any power to the rest of the house. Also their attention to detail and where to run the conduit was above any electrician I had ever hired."
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CMC Electric
4.4(
561
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Rep was very experienced. Although we had only made the initial appointment to have a generator installed as a backup for the house, we ended up discussing a few minor electrical issues to add to the quote. When he came to complete the work, it was quick and as quoted. He installed a sticker with instructions and left the area cleaner than when he arrived."
Generators
Generator Installation
Generator Sales
Exterior Lighting
Ceiling Fan Replacement

+12

Response time12 hrs
298 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Steady Hand Electrical, LLC
4.9(
30
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Hayden in Jan, 2025 from Steady Hand Electrical to install a TESLA Wall Connector (Gen 3) for home EV charging and I could not be happier with the service. He arrived on time & was extremely courteous/knowledgeable. He explained me the installation process & answered all my questions about the TESLA charger and electrical requirements. He was clearly experienced with EV charger installations, assessed my electrical panel, ensured it could handle additional load, recommended a 60-amp circuit for optimal charging speed (up to 48 amps, 11.5 kW). The installation was done neatly, with minimal disruption to my home. He routed the wiring cleanly and mounted the TESLA Wall Connector in the perfect spot in my garage. He ensured everything was up to code, including proper grounding and circuit breaker installation. He also tested the charger to confirm it was working properly. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, professional, efficient and would strongly recommend him."
Nema 14-50 Outlet
Hardwired Tesla EV Charger
Hardwired Rivian EV Charger
Nema 14-50 Outlet Install
Hardwired Tesla EV Charger

+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fast Electric Service, LLC
4.3(
441
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Absolutely outstanding response time - I needed same day service for a ceiling fan install - I called at 7:30 a.m., James answered, and had it done by the afternoon. Thanks!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Zap Electrical
5.0(
10
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Along with the great quality of work was a very honest working group of men. Upgrade panel box,rewired, new light fixtures along with new quad outlets. Job was completed on schedule even after I added more upgrades during the job. Definitely recommend this company."
Home renovation panel upgrade
HVAC Split Unit
Screen porch lighting
New Exterior Panel
Exterior Panel with Meter

+6

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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The Electric Solution
4.6(
7
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency.\nOur team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The install was scheduled and completed quickly. The lightning rods and cable look neat and tidy along the roof. Mr. Hamilton was friendly and efficient."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Electric Solution
4.6(
6
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Serving Butner, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency.\nOur team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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. 

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. 

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.

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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