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Avatar for Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Sophia, 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."
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
DD w/ DriveThru
Northern Shores Pt
Primary Bath
Big or small we do it all

+153

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Southern Accents Lighting and Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great to work with from the initial quote to the final part of the installation of our generator. Arrived on time and finished ahead of time. They provided good insight into the workings of a generator and good ideas as to placement, size, etc. This was simply a great experience and I would highly recommend Southern Accents for any electrical needs."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dr Sparky LLC
4.8(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Great experience with Dr. Sparky Electrical Service. Angel was our electrician, and he was knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He took the time to diagnose the issue and clearly explain what was causing the problem and what needed to be done to fix it. The service was reasonably priced, and I appreciated the communication throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sparky and Angel for anyone needing electrical work."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Eanes Heating and Air
3.9(
24
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were on time, polite and efficient. They explained what they were doing every step of the way. Totally satisfied with everything Eanes has done for me over the last 2 weeks."
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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JZ Custom Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"JZ Custom Solutions LLC showed up on time and completed the work initially quoted. We had two additional areas that needed attention and they managed to work us in. Very professional, straight forward, and fairly priced! They were knowledgeable and great to work with. For any future needs, we will be calling them back to handle and highly recommend!"
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Hawley Air Heating, Cooling, Electrical
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hawley Air is your full-service residential and commercial heating and air conditioning service company that also specializes in air quality products and services.\n\nWe are fully licensed, bonded, and insured to provide our Piedmont Triad customers with services relating to furnaces, heating, and air conditioning. Our heating and air conditioning service company offers sales, installation, and repair for any number of heating systems, cooling systems, air quality units, and parts.

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Response time5 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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. 

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