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M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Generator stop running and Mr. Stoner Electric, Inc. was the only company that came out. I call the company and Angie took the call and told me not to worry. She send Ryan and Chase to check out the problem.They found the problem and the generator is running again.Thank you Mr. Stoner for helping me this company went above and beyond then some. I will call on this company to help me. They did a great job. Thank you Angie for taking my call."
Lighting Insallation
Plan 604
M.R. Stoner Electric Staff
Plan 600
Light Installation

+25

Response time10 hrs
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill
4.5(
17
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replacing two fixtures and outside movement lights: Very prompt in calling back to set up a time. Very professional. We discussed what I needed and they bought the fixtures and installed them in two days."
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Panel
Outdoor Panel

+29

Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heil Electric Co
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

40 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Licensed since 1992 and have ran an electrical business full time and/ or part time during those years.I have completed whole house wiring, additions,panel upgrades,trouble shooting faulty circuits residential and commercial experience. Lighting additions and change outs. Add dedicated receptacle circuits. Breaker change outs.installed ev chargers, Generator panels. Wiring of hvac equipment, water heaters installation of communication and data cabling.\n\nCurrently work in the areas of Creedmoor, Butner, Timberlake, Rougemont,Raleigh, Wake Forest, Henderson and Durham NC\n\nAttentiveness to a quality and neat installation. Take pride in all my work and give a quality customer service by paying attention to the customer and giving different options for their choosing and being polite and willingness to answer questions during installation. Since I am licensed I am required to take 8 hours a year continuing education and try to stay current on code

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Generator Maintenance Pros
4.9(
154
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional customer service. If you need a repair or annual service, want to actually speak to an expert generator whisperer, have budget requirements, and appreciate fast friendly service, Generator Maintenance Pros are the best we have found in NC."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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