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Last update on March 26, 2025
Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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"Mr. Clark installed a manual transfer switch for my generator. He was professional, honest, hardworking, and very efficient. He's an excellent electrician and I highly recommend him for all your electrical needs."
Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Emergency services offered
"Exemplary work ethics. Showed up when he said. Clean. Knows his business and communicates well. Am recommending to my neighbors."
Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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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."
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Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1964
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Offers commercial services
"Bart was Johnny on the spot with competitive pricing. He came out same day to look at the job and had estimate to me next day! His team came to the house and had everything installed in a day and half."
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Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"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 Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!\n
Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
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"Damon was terrific. He responded immediately, and came to the house within the week to install the conduit while he ordered the actual EV charge plug. He came back yesterday to finish the project, cleaned up after himself and all is great. Thank you Damon and Ajalon Electric. Will definitely use them again!!"
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Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Webb Electric did an amazing job installing new lights in our home. The guys were considerate ensuring our house stayed clean by putting on their shoe covers and covering work areas, always wearing their masks, answering all questions and helping with everything they could, and always leaving our home clean and tidy. Price was competitive and they were able to come out quickly. We will be using them again, highly recommended!"
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Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
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Emergency services offered
"Renewable Engineered Systems installed a solar power station for our home. Lovely ground mount system.
Nice people and fast install."
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Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Welcome to Burrells Electrical Services, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!\n
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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