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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
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Serving Cooleemee, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. The installation was excellent and done in less time than expected making the final bill less than the quote. They were even able to do the job the day after the estimate"
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
DD w/ DriveThru
Northern Shores Pt
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Walker Electrical Service L.L.C.
4.9(
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Serving Cooleemee, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Brandon and his team did a great job installing a line for my house generator and another circuit for my bathroom. They arrived on time, excellent job and clean up. The price was fair and I would highly recommend them."
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Evans Integrity Electric, Inc.
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Serving Cooleemee, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Evans Electric was very responsive, which is becoming rare for most service providers. We had a 61 yo fuse panel that was a fire hazard and was replaced with a circuit breaker panel. Matt was quick to provide a quote and scheduled the service for the same week. He came on time and finished the job much quicker than we expected. Definitely five star service."
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MERA Electric, LLC
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Serving Cooleemee, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"We are very happy with the Tesla charger installation by MERA Electric. The electrician was professional, knowledgeable, and completed the work efficiently. Everything works perfectly, and the charger was installed exactly as discussed. Highly recommend MERA Electric, LLC"
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JReyes Ent.
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Serving Cooleemee, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Hey i’m Jadon, i’ve been doing electrical work for 5 years and love getting new experience and perfecting my craft. I specialize in small commercial and residential, but I also have years experience in big commercial and industrial. I am employed with an electrical company, but like getting more experience with side work. I’ve worked all around NC and I live near Greensboro, so I don’t mind traveling an hour or 2 out. I work on panels, and put them in/wire them, underground, receptacles and lights, home appliances, remodels, electrical demo, and much more. I take pride in my work and always want my customers happy. I would never accept a job I don’t believe I could finish to my absolute best ability. Thank you and I look forward to doing great work for you!

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Davie Electrical Company, Inc
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Serving Cooleemee, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dennis was great! He was unable to finish the projects on Friday but came back Saturday morning to complete. I highly recommend Davie Electric."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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