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Avatar for JASKA Electric, LLC
JASKA Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Prompt, efficient and expert service. Very neat and clean worksite."
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Underdog Electric LLC
5.0(
7
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James is the FIRST electrician to respond to our numerous attempts to secure an electrician since we moved here 5 years ago! His knowledge and flawless customer service have guaranteed him to be our ONLY electrician. He diagnosed and repaired what he was asked to and even took it a step further! WELL DONE JAMES!"
Porch receptacles
Porch receptacles
Porch receptacles
Temp poles
Temp poles

+131

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Surface Bella, LLC
3.9(
76
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quite honestly, this was not the lowest cost proposal I received for this project. If it wasn't for Ron I would have awarded the work to someone else. But Ron convinced me that there was a price for quality, and that I could trust them to deliver. I made the RIGHT decision. The installation is beautiful. Better than the original roof. When they arrived, they worked non-stop. When the project was complete, they cleaned up better than it was when they arrived. There was never a question on what was included in the price, and the workmanship is exquisite. big 5 stars."
Dangerous steps
Previous deck boards
New Step stringer
New Zuri Deck Boards
New steps completed

+46

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
184 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Never Dark Power Solutions LLC
4.9(
17
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt and qualified Knowledge of our generator was good Young man was so nice Job was completed to our sstisfaction"
22 KW Generac Guardian
Generac Guardian 22KW Air Cooled Unit
Turn Key Installation
Campobello
Generac 22KW Guardian

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Techmastr Services
4.8(
5
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will was great!! He came to my house and discussed the job with me. He had great ideas that I had not thought about. His estimate was very good and he totaly walked me through the whol process. He and his workers were very professional, and friendly. I will definently use them again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Timco Solutions LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Timco- Powering Your Success with Reliable Electrical Solutions At Timco Solutions, we specialize in providing high-quality electrical services to both residential and commercial clients. With years of experience in the industry, our team of certified electricians is dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. From simple repairs to complex installations, we are equipped to handle a wide range of electrical projects, ensuring that your systems are always running smoothly. Our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and timely service makes us the trusted choice for all your electrical requirements.

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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.

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.

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. 

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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