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Last update on November 19, 2020
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Helped us with a huge electrical panel project at Carolina Village. Fixed the huge mess that a fly by night meth head electrician did. Would 100% hire him again"
+9
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I've been using them for a while, it's hard to find a good electrician. and he's definitely one good electrician."
Serving Buxton, 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."
+79
Serving Buxton, 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."
+4
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was incredibly pleased with all aspects of the work done by Kreiser electric. Chris Kreiser gave me options at several price points, but also made a recommendation to upgrade my electrical service in my beach house. His justification for the upgrade was sound, and the quote was reasonable. During the work, several issues arose as my house is quite "rustic", built before many electrical code changes. We also experienced scheduling challenges with the local power company. Through it all, Chris was calm and very communicative, and always had a fallback option that would make sure power would be restored as soon as possible. Overall I could not be more pleased by the work done by Kreiser Electric. Chris Kreiser clearly cares about the customer."
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Installation was professional and punctual. The system has performed as promised for about four years."
+14
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"rch 10 years ago and the same screen is still in tack. Remodeled our bathroom, installed a new kitchen sink, ceiling fan. Pressure washed our decks and seakled them several times.
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+35
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 1972
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional. installed quickly. Very nice people."
+13
Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have nothing but positive things to say about Fred and his company Addawire. They were extremely responsive and fixed all the electrical issues we had quickly. Their prices are extremely reasonable and I will be hiring them again for some follow up work in September. Hire them without a second thought and rest assured your electrical problems will be solved quickly and you'll be treated fairly."
When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.
Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:
Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000
Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300
Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000
When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Large dehumidifier: 700 watts
Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts
Water heater: 3,000 watts
Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running.
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.
The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:
Experience frequent or prolonged power outages
Work from home
Store a lot of cold food
Have a sump pump
Have a pump for well water
Use electronic medical devices
Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Natural gas generators are whole-home standby generators that are connected to your home’s natural gas line. The average cost for a natural gas generator is $12,000.
The average cost of a whole-house generator falls between $5,000 and $25,000. Keep reading to learn how much you can expect to spend.
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