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Walker Electrical Service L.L.C.
4.9(
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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used Walker Electrical Service for years. They are a family owned business, very courteous, very professional, and highly efficient. When they make appointments, they are there! Most reliable company we have ever used. Cannot recommend them enough!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Walker Electrical Service L.L.C.
4.9(
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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Showed up on time for estimate appointment and for the service call. Excellent work done at a fair price. Highly recommend and will use again. I had a new lantern installed over my garage (mounted in stone face) and also tied to my timer, and had a new motioned-activated flood light installed."
hot tub disconnect
conduit run to rear of home
ground reseeded
ground reseeded
ground reseeded

+25

Response time5 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Stickler's Electrical Service
5.0(
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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Site visit with Anthony and quote was best price by comparison with other quotes. Install was on point as discussed, installing electric to newly built metal building"
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Power and wiring
interior
panel

+4

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Gastonia
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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to take a minute and note that Carleton B. is incredible. Truly one of if not the best interactions I have had with a technician in any field and he is the sole reason we purchased a one year plan today. We are very pleased with his quality of work, communication, and timeliness. He has provided a great experience for us and for that we are very thankful."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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PRIORITY ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Long View, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

PRIORITY ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING, LLC We offer over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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