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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
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Serving Pfafftown, 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

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Lee Electrical Services
4.4(
14
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Serving Pfafftown, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Second to no company Ive worked with! Courteous Professional So Knowledgeable Expert in his craft! I plan to tell all my friends about himð ª"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Bullseye Electrical LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Pfafftown, NC and surrounding areas

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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 time6 hrs
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Hawley Air Heating, Cooling, Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Pfafftown, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hawley Air is your full-service residential and commercial heating and air conditioning service company that also specializes in air quality products and services.\n\nWe are fully licensed, bonded, and insured to provide our Piedmont Triad customers with services relating to furnaces, heating, and air conditioning. Our heating and air conditioning service company offers sales, installation, and repair for any number of heating systems, cooling systems, air quality units, and parts.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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