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Avatar for Mike's Heating & Cooling
Mike's Heating & Cooling
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Canton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I reviewed Mikes back in January and gave the company a low rating due to theft of items from our home during the installation. Recently in April the company manager contacted me informing me one of the employees who had been in my home had been fired related to being arrested. In light of this new information, the company contacted me and paid us back in full for the replacement cost of the missing items. I couldn’t change my other review, so added this new one. The company does take complaints seriously and values customers."
Trane XR13 Heat Pump System
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Watterson Construction
4.2(
9
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Canton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

"Tucker and his crew were professional, worked very hard and were always prompt. He did multiple projects for me involved in installation of attic flooring and access door as well as lighting."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Hi-Tech Electric LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Canton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 25 years experience the Electrical industry, Hi-Tech Electric LLC is your industry expert in Jackson County. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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