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Walt's Electric Motors

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Walt's Electric Motors

4.46(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Walt's Electric Motors specializes in generator repair. We have a long history in the industry and would like the opportunity to assist with your generator repair needs. Give us a call today for more information.

"Great customer service from begining up to installation & follow up service and maintenance. Techâ s are extremly knowledgeable and explain the process. Family owned & operated. Best investment for peace of mind for our family & safety. Thank you!"

Marson J on June 2024

Walt's Electric Motors specializes in generator repair. We have a long history in the industry and would like the opportunity to assist with your generator repair needs. Give us a call today for more information.

"Great customer service from begining up to installation & follow up service and maintenance. Techâ s are extremly knowledgeable and explain the process. Family owned & operated. Best investment for peace of mind for our family & safety. Thank you!"

Marson J on June 2024


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
163 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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48 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022


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Flaker Flooring L.L.C.

4.49(
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Flaker Flooring L.L.C.

4.49(
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Customers say: Terrific value
422 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.

"he came gave me 300 for the job since - came bk and i gave him 200 i held out 100- ever wk its some other excuse this has been going on for 3 wks -he just hung up on me"

Eileen L on August 2025

Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.

"he came gave me 300 for the job since - came bk and i gave him 200 i held out 100- ever wk its some other excuse this has been going on for 3 wks -he just hung up on me"

Eileen L on August 2025


MT Electrical services

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MT Electrical services

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12 years of experience

Residential Electrical work, we offer a 24-hour emergency electrical service and we also have an electrical Preventative Maintenace plan we offer. We repair broken electrical systems we troubleshoot and repair issues

Residential Electrical work, we offer a 24-hour emergency electrical service and we also have an electrical Preventative Maintenace plan we offer. We repair broken electrical systems we troubleshoot and repair issues


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Murden Electric LLC

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Murden Electric LLC

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Murden Electric LLC out of Murphy North Carolina offers direct customer electrical work as well as generators. What this means for you, it means when you call we answer, it means you can work directly with us for all your needs, and it means you get a dedicated team of electricians to accomplish all of your electrical and generator needs.

"Outstanding! All my questions were answered when asked. He constantly communicated with me about everything. He showed me how we could save money and time by me ordering certain items. Always on time, never lazy and always showed concern for our property. If it took 10 hours to do, it would get done. Extremely knowledgeable and told what he was doing, how he would do it and why. We knew everything that was going to be done and the estimated cost was normally on the mark. Great company, workmanship and as far as we're concerned you couldn't do better."

Dusty R on July 2023

Murden Electric LLC out of Murphy North Carolina offers direct customer electrical work as well as generators. What this means for you, it means when you call we answer, it means you can work directly with us for all your needs, and it means you get a dedicated team of electricians to accomplish all of your electrical and generator needs.

"Outstanding! All my questions were answered when asked. He constantly communicated with me about everything. He showed me how we could save money and time by me ordering certain items. Always on time, never lazy and always showed concern for our property. If it took 10 hours to do, it would get done. Extremely knowledgeable and told what he was doing, how he would do it and why. We knew everything that was going to be done and the estimated cost was normally on the mark. Great company, workmanship and as far as we're concerned you couldn't do better."

Dusty R on July 2023



Absolute Energy Solutions

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Absolute Energy Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have 2 employee's. We have been in Business for 2 years. All together we have over 30 years experience. We except Cash or Check for payment. We are also Licensed in S.C. & Georgia.

We have 2 employee's. We have been in Business for 2 years. All together we have over 30 years experience. We except Cash or Check for payment. We are also Licensed in S.C. & Georgia.


MOUNTAIN POWER ELECTRIC

5.00(
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MOUNTAIN POWER ELECTRIC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

In business since 1980, we offer a complete line of electrical services and specialize in Generac generator sales, installation, service and warranty work for residential and commercial generators. Financing plans are available.

In business since 1980, we offer a complete line of electrical services and specialize in Generac generator sales, installation, service and warranty work for residential and commercial generators. Financing plans are available.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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. 

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

The Highlands, NC homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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