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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
61
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner communicated with me quickly and sent two techs out to install my ring video doorbell and I’m happy with the work. I will hire them again soon to install a ceiling light fixture and some cafe patio lights."
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
DD w/ DriveThru
Northern Shores Pt
Primary Bath
Big or small we do it all

+147

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Allred Electric Company, LLC
4.4(
112
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was pleased with the work done by Allred Electrical. The process of removing my old fuse box, installing a new panel, having the town inspector come out, and the electric company coming out to remove the old outside box took longer than expected. Allred was short handed because an employee was out due to illness but they have no control over the town inspector's nor Duke Energy's schedules. Even though the process from start to finish took a little longer than expected I was only without power for part of one day by they came back on a Sunday to check on something I thought was a problem. The only problems I can think of were the fact that I couldn't get a detailed invoice prior to the job of what was to be done with a cost break down and I'm waiting for them to come back to add outlets. So I will update this review once the full job is complete."
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Response time2 days
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The install was scheduled and completed quickly. The lightning rods and cable look neat and tidy along the roof. Mr. Hamilton was friendly and efficient."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Automated Technology
4.4(
165
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. Carlos was very nice very thorough. Quick and efficient and was able to install our TV on a mount above our fireplace which is tricky since it is a pull-down mount. He also quickly installed our ring camera so we didn't have to set up a separate appointment. Definitely going to hire in the future."
mount TV, hide wites behind walls, install speaker
TV Mount above fireplace
you
Installed TV in Family room with a sound bar
structural wiring

+1

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bullseye Electrical LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bullseye Electrical did an awesome job fixing some of our outlets and light switches. They were super professional and did amazing work. I highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for a professional licensed electrician."
Generac Generator
Generac Generator
Generac Generator
Garage New wire
Garage New wire

+1

Response time4 hrs
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Barriet Electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

"Terence was wonderful, super straightforward and quick helping us get our outdated dryer outlet up to date. He navigated multiple roadblocks with ease and made is so simple and straightforward for us. Really wonderful!"
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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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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. 

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

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