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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
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Serving Sedalia, 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."
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Primary Bath
Big or small we do it all

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Response time3 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Allred Electric Company, LLC
4.4(
112
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Serving Sedalia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The work was done with expertise and professionalism. The crew was very very nice and knew their stuff. I would highly recommend them."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Southern Accents Lighting and Electrical Contracting LLC
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Serving Sedalia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Aaron and his team are great. High quality, ethical, easy to work with, and technically proficient. This guy is everything you could want in an electrician."
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Dr Sparky LLC
4.8(
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Serving Sedalia, 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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Bright Side Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Sedalia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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 the start to the 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.

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Generator Maintenance Pros
4.9(
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Serving Sedalia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional customer service. If you need a repair or annual service, want to actually speak to an expert generator whisperer, have budget requirements, and appreciate fast friendly service, Generator Maintenance Pros are the best we have found in NC."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

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.

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