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Mister Sparky of Myrtle Beach
4.7(
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Serving Shallotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician who came out talked with me and answered my questions. They installed an electric charging station. I am more than satisfied. They will try to upsell you so if you don't want that you have to be very clear."
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+2

Response time1 day
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Brigham And Speight Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shallotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 60 years of experience, Brigham and Speight Electrical is who you need to take care of your home. They will handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. They will always treat your property as they would treat your own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy they will make the whole process seem. Give them a call today. They are looking forward to working with you!

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OSS General Contractor LLC
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Serving Shallotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

OSS General Contractor INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
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DVM Electric & Mechanical
4.9(
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Serving Shallotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased an Angie's List special for 2 hours of electrical work. Scott, and he was excellent! Worked quickly and carefully. Determined the issue, explained the problem, and made the repair and installed a bathroom light. So worth the deal, and I will happily contact them and Scott if we have need of an electrician going forward. Well done!"
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Downtown Electric, LLC
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Serving Shallotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sharp, very professional and personable. He came out within hours of my calling and did the repair quickly. Really know generators. I highly recommend him."
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Sub panel
Basement Outlet added

+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Good Ole Boyz Electric LLC
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Serving Shallotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Josh and his crew did great work & completed our deck in a timely manner. They were easy to communicate with & made sure that we got what we were wanting in the finished product."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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. 

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.

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