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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Robbins, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Robbins, 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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Dr Sparky LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Robbins, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

We are a licensed and insured residential electrical contractor. We offer all services to do with a home, service and trouble shooting, new construction and remodels. Generator installations and EV charger installations. Our main focus is to provide correct and safe work at the highest quality.

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Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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CGA Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Robbins, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"CGA Electric Company was called in an emergent situation. Storm damage from a neighbor's yard affected my property. Called CGA to see if I could just get an estimate. The company was out there within 30 minutes and SAVED THE DAY!!!! Daniel was extremely helpful and courteous. Clay is a master electrician that kept me well informed throughout the entire process!!! I will definitely keep their number on speed dial. THANK YOU ANGI'S LIST!!!! This is my first time using this app and I will use it frequently!!!!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Touch Communications
5.0(
14
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Serving Robbins, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Aaron Little through home advisor to wire for phone, cable and internet services for my company office. He was absolutely fantastic. He knows his craft and he worked continuously until it was completed. Very courteous. I would hire him again and I probably will. Healthcare Medical Billing Solutions , LLC Greensboro, NC"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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