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Jernigan Electrical Service Company
4.2(
13
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Serving Conway, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came to install a Generac and it was all done in one day! He arranged for inspector and gas co. to come the same time to get it done. I'm very happy with Scott Jernigan and would refer him to others."
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Conway, 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
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
65 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 Conway, 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
Tim Campbell
4.9(
32
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Serving Conway, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim did a great job with the replacement of our water heater. Even though it was the day after Thanksgiving he moved some of his other appointments around to come to our home that afternoon. Tim and his assistant were careful to put on shoe covers in the house and to observe COVID 19 precautions. The job required more complicated plumbing since we have a desuperheater loop from our geothermal heat pump that connects to the water heater; the additional charge for this work was minimal. Tim was here until after 5:00 that evening, with the result that we had hot water over the weekend."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pryor Power, LLC
4.7(
29
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Serving Conway, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James from 'Pryor Power, is a great electrician for any electrical work around the house. He did the following jobs at my home, and I can endorse him for his quality work at a reasonable price. (1)Installation of Tesla electric charge outlet (2)Installation of recessed lights. (3) Replacing the ceiling fans (4) Motion sensor lights installation Heis very timely, friendly, and worked hard to finish the job on time."
Main Breaker Panel
Existing chandelier
New 6” recessed lighting
Temporary power
Original meter base

+5

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Lightning Defense, LLC (North Carolina)
4.6(
133
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Serving Conway, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Sherlock and his partner (wife) did a extremely quality job with the installation of lighting rods. I would certainly recommend them to all looking for a very professional experience. We are very happy."
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+13

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

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

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

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

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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