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Avatar for Bear Electrical Services, LLC
Bear Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great Service and communications. John was a pleasure to work. He contacted me immediately and they arrived ahead of scheduled time and date I chose. I highly recommend them. JD was the team member that performed the work. JD installed 3 keyless light fixtures and a Transformer for our Ring Door Bell. JD was very nice to work with, very professional and cleaned up the work area."
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 Kw Briggs and Stratton Generator
20 KW Briggs And Stratton generatior

+40

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jason H. Pope Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
334
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ultimately what we had called them for was something that they could not resolve, small generator repair that was mechanical not 'electrical', however Brady was able to help me resolve my issue anyways. Very professional."
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical

+32

Response time3 hrs
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Streamline Services, Inc
4.7(
735
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Streamline Services is my go to place for plumbing and hvac repairs. I always have fantastic and speedy service. My last service call was truly exceptional and worth taking the time to review. I knew I needed my water heater replaced, and also a repair to my air conditioning system. I didn't feel pressured, and the technician answered every question I had, and I did not feel rushed into any decision. From the first phone call, to the time of install, I received nothing but great customer service. I won't call anyone else."
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+2

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Electric Solution
4.7(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Clayton, 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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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