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Bear Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
93
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with their work. They installed a charger in my townhome garage for my new EV. I talked with John initially, and he quickly walked me through a number of issues over the phone and by text messaging in advance of their visit, to make sure that the circuit could handle the charger, and that I was ordering an appropriate charger. Tyler and Taylor did the actual installation. Everything went well. They followed up and arranged an inspection with the Town of Cary. I was able to receive the Duke Energy rebate for installing an EV because they had done everything correctly and billed clearly."
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 Kw Briggs and Stratton Generator
20 KW Briggs And Stratton generatior

+40

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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The Electric Solution
4.7(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency.\nOur team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heil Electric Co
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

40 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Licensed since 1992 and have ran an electrical business full time and/ or part time during those years.I have completed whole house wiring, additions,panel upgrades,trouble shooting faulty circuits residential and commercial experience. Lighting additions and change outs. Add dedicated receptacle circuits. Breaker change outs.installed ev chargers, Generator panels. Wiring of hvac equipment, water heaters installation of communication and data cabling.\n\nCurrently work in the areas of Creedmoor, Butner, Timberlake, Rougemont,Raleigh, Wake Forest, Henderson and Durham NC\n\nAttentiveness to a quality and neat installation. Take pride in all my work and give a quality customer service by paying attention to the customer and giving different options for their choosing and being polite and willingness to answer questions during installation. Since I am licensed I am required to take 8 hours a year continuing education and try to stay current on code

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Right Electrical Services, LLC
4.9(
85
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called to inquire concerning installation of full-house backup generator. Right Electrical Services set an appointment; Company representative arrived my residence on time and went immediately to work with me in inspecting the appropriate placement, discussed with me thoroughly the scope of work to be done, the process of the installation and the coordination Right Electrical would do with electrical, power company and propane provider, and estimated time to complete installation. Representative provided me with a verbal estimate of expense, and promised a written estimate within a few hours. Estimate arrived within 90 minutes; Representative followed up email with telephone call while I was reading estimate to provide further detail regarding estimate. I have commissioned the work and sending signed copy of estimate to Right Electric when I close this rating. Tom M. , Northern Wake County NC"
Revival 1869- A Drinkery
Revival 1869- A Drinkery
Revival 1869- A Drinkery
Revival 1869- A Drinkery
Revival 1869- A Drinkery

+15

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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CMC Service Experts
4.6(
749
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Chase & Eric were incredible! They installed a Generac entire home generator. Their speed, quality of work, and professionalism were incredible. They patiently explained how everything worked. They went above and beyond. I highly recommend CMC and their team."
HVAC Installation
Generator Installation
Panel Upgrade
Ceiling Fan Installation & Replacement
HVAC Installation

+28

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ideal Handyman Services
5.0(
20
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was fast. He called one day then came the next to give a quote and then the 3rd day did an excellent job. He ibrought and installed an attic ladder. It was done beautifully and looks like it came with the house. He volunteered to paint the ladder door and it looks wonderful. I definantely will be hiring him for future projects and will tell others about him. I highly recommend him!!!!"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+117

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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