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Storm Electric Company, Inc.
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Serving Kannapolis, NC and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Tamcoat Electrical Contractors
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Serving Kannapolis, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"We were VERY PLEASED we hired TAMCOAT! WOW, they did an AWESOME job and we now know to call "OUR ELECTRICIAN" for any future jobs. We gave them about 6 - 7 "TO DO" items and the work was done very efficiently and quality all the way. We were VERY IMPRESSED! Thank you TAMCOAT for your fine service."
Response time10 mins
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evans Integrity Electric, Inc.
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Serving Kannapolis, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were great. But he's moved to North Carolina. They were clean, they were kind, they helped out as a matter of fact I tried to call them again and that's when I find out that they had moved to North Carolina he had sold the business."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Walker Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Kannapolis, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drew, the owner of Walker Electric was the technician that actually showed up to do the work. I had him install a ceiling exhaust fan in my bathroom. He did excellent work replacing the old one with new and didn’t do any unnecessary drywall damage. I also had Drew install under cabinet strip lighting in my kitchen that came out looking wonderful. His pricing was more than reasonable and his quality of work was top notch. I would recommend Walker Electric for any of your electrical needs and I will absolutely be using them again in the future!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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ALB Electric L.L.C
5.0(
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Serving Kannapolis, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work and excellent communication. I would recommend to anyone. Charger was installed quickly and professionally. Will hire in the future for more work. Thank you again!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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