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Mr. Electric of Jacksonville NC

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Mr. Electric of Jacksonville NC

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15 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its ?Franchise 500,? Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of the Neighborly® family of service franchises.

"I originally called Mr. Electric regarding a generator issue I was having. They stated it was likely because I had the connection set up at 30 amps instead of 50 amps. I subsequently asked them to come out and switch my set up from 30 to 50 amps. The technician came and installed one new 4 pole 50 amp breaker, about 6 feet of 6/4 wire, and a 50 amp inlet box. Total for materials when I looked them up online was less than $200. They charged me $884 total. That means they charged me $684 just for labor and the technician was only here for about half an hour. I looked up up the average hourly rate for electricians in my state and it averages about $70/hrs. Even if they charged me for a full hour of labor that means they charge almost 10X the normal rate. I don't know why they scammed be or if this is their normal MO but being a senior citizen this is a hit. AVOID THIS COMPANY!!"

Bruce L on September 2025

Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its ?Franchise 500,? Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of the Neighborly® family of service franchises.

"I originally called Mr. Electric regarding a generator issue I was having. They stated it was likely because I had the connection set up at 30 amps instead of 50 amps. I subsequently asked them to come out and switch my set up from 30 to 50 amps. The technician came and installed one new 4 pole 50 amp breaker, about 6 feet of 6/4 wire, and a 50 amp inlet box. Total for materials when I looked them up online was less than $200. They charged me $884 total. That means they charged me $684 just for labor and the technician was only here for about half an hour. I looked up up the average hourly rate for electricians in my state and it averages about $70/hrs. Even if they charged me for a full hour of labor that means they charge almost 10X the normal rate. I don't know why they scammed be or if this is their normal MO but being a senior citizen this is a hit. AVOID THIS COMPANY!!"

Bruce L on September 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
152 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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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 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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Soundside Electric

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Soundside Electric

5.00(
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72 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

An Electrical company that provides reliable, innovative, and safe electrical solutions that empower our clients by meeting their needs with confidence. We are committed to delivering top-quality services, from installations to repairs, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction

"We are very happy with the work Soundside Electric did for us. Noah was also great about working with our schedule. "

Janice S on June 2025

An Electrical company that provides reliable, innovative, and safe electrical solutions that empower our clients by meeting their needs with confidence. We are committed to delivering top-quality services, from installations to repairs, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction

"We are very happy with the work Soundside Electric did for us. Noah was also great about working with our schedule. "

Janice S on June 2025


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Jennings Lightning Protection

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Jennings Lightning Protection

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43 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


"Excellent father and son team replaced old smoke alarms throughout the house and hard wired them with zero damage to ceilings. They showed me how the alarms will work for good peace of mind. Also fixed wiring to my backyard outdoor lights and got them up and functioning again. Great work on both projects!"

Suzanne M on March 2025

Welcome to Mr. Electric of Jacksonville. We strive to provide exceptional customer service to the residents of Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Upfront pricing and showing up when promised!

"Excellent father and son team replaced old smoke alarms throughout the house and hard wired them with zero damage to ceilings. They showed me how the alarms will work for good peace of mind. Also fixed wiring to my backyard outdoor lights and got them up and functioning again. Great work on both projects!"

Suzanne M on March 2025


"Fantastic. Work was completed on time and within budget."

Robert C on August 2024

Family owned and operated since 2013. Quality commercial and residential service work. Over 30 years in the electrical trade. We offer a 10% senior and military discount. Major credit cards accepted.

"Fantastic. Work was completed on time and within budget."

Robert C on August 2024


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Continental Engines

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Continental Engines

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57 years of experience

For 55 years, Continental Engines has provided engine and power generation solutions at the distributor level across the East Coast. Continental Engines carries multiple Generator brands to choose from, such as Kohler, and services all of the Carolinas and Georgia. We install, service and provide maintenance for all generators.

For 55 years, Continental Engines has provided engine and power generation solutions at the distributor level across the East Coast. Continental Engines carries multiple Generator brands to choose from, such as Kohler, and services all of the Carolinas and Georgia. We install, service and provide maintenance for all generators.



Big 3 Electric LLC

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Big 3 Electric LLC

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We provide installation, service and repair for standby generators in residential and commercial settings. With over 15 years of experience we are sure to provide you with the service that you can trust. As a Veteran owned business we take care of our own by offering discounts to current and former military as well as discounts for law enforcement.

We provide installation, service and repair for standby generators in residential and commercial settings. With over 15 years of experience we are sure to provide you with the service that you can trust. As a Veteran owned business we take care of our own by offering discounts to current and former military as well as discounts for law enforcement.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As long as your generator is used as recommended by the manufacturer, it’s safe to use for auxiliary power. Make sure that fuel powered generators are used outdoors and that the fumes dissipate away from your home. A professional generator installer will ensure your generator’s placement and set-up meets safety standards when installing or repairing your back-up power source.

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.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

The North Topsail Beach, NC homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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