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Storm Electric Company, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Jamestown, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick was exemplary in customer relations. Prompt in scheduling and great communicator. Storm Electric stayed in contact with the gas line installer in order for the two utility groups to work in a timely manner together.They installed a whole house generator with great results. Thank you, Patrick, and Storm Electric."
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City Gym Lexington Remodel

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
62
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Serving Jamestown, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
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Big or small we do it all

+147

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Southern Accents Lighting and Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Jamestown, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great to work with from the initial quote to the final part of the installation of our generator. Arrived on time and finished ahead of time. They provided good insight into the workings of a generator and good ideas as to placement, size, etc. This was simply a great experience and I would highly recommend Southern Accents for any electrical needs."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Greensboro
5.0(
10
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Serving Jamestown, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great service! Our technician even did a free inspection of our home to make sure there weren't any other issues. He explained things in a clear concise manner and was super friendly and professional."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dr Sparky LLC
4.8(
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Serving Jamestown, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

We are a licensed and insured residential electrical contractor. We offer all services to do with a home, service and trouble shooting, new construction and remodels. Generator installations and EV charger installations. Our main focus is to provide correct and safe work at the highest quality.

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Response time11 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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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