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TMT Electric, LLC
4.9(
57
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Fort Bragg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Installed upgrade wiring for my hot tub. I am very pleased with the work. I highly recommend them. In fact gonna hire them for additional work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Chris Edge Electric, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Fort Bragg, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Everything that Chris said he would do, he did. He was very professional and knowledgeable of the equipment installed. If and when I have electrical problems, Chris will be the person called."
Generac 50kw
Generac 50kw 3 phase
Generac 48kw
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy Electrical
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - RepairFixed Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Fort Bragg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Legacy Electrical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cape Fear Electrical Services, Inc.
4.2(
55
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Fort Bragg, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were AWESOME. I received 4 quotes Cape Fear came in the lowest with exactly what I wanted, Shane was the salesmen we talked more about the days events then the actual project. When he left he felt like an old friend. He Emailed me my quote and came in $2000,00 less then the other guys with a Trane high efficiency (96% 2 stage furnace and new A/C Unit) the other quotes I got was for a single stage 80% plus ac for more money. The Installer Joe and his crew were great. he took time to answer my questions and ran a new return line from the floor and put it in the ceiling, I definitely got my moneys worth. DO NOT HESITATE TO HIRE THEM!!!!!"
Adcox Job
Response time1 day
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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