Frustrated with your power going out? Electricians and contractors at Gowdy Electric provide quality electrical services to keep your home or business running in Charlotte.
"They arrived on time. They listened to me as I prioritized the tasks and described my budget for the project. They helped me save money my showing me a way to use the lighting fixture I had instead of buying a new one. They did the work within the allotted time. They were professional and courteous."
David V on July 2024
Frustrated with your power going out? Electricians and contractors at Gowdy Electric provide quality electrical services to keep your home or business running in Charlotte.
"They arrived on time. They listened to me as I prioritized the tasks and described my budget for the project. They helped me save money my showing me a way to use the lighting fixture I had instead of buying a new one. They did the work within the allotted time. They were professional and courteous."
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Jennifer B on October 2024
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Berryman Electrical Service has been in business since 2005. Specializing in Electrical Residential Service Work and Remodeling. We take pride in our work and are relationship with are customers. We service the Charlotte, NC area.
"Justin and Noah did a great job replacing an existing light fixture with a bath fan/light. The installation looks great and they were very diligent in cleaning up after the project. Very professional."
Jim A on July 2025
Berryman Electrical Service has been in business since 2005. Specializing in Electrical Residential Service Work and Remodeling. We take pride in our work and are relationship with are customers. We service the Charlotte, NC area.
"Justin and Noah did a great job replacing an existing light fixture with a bath fan/light. The installation looks great and they were very diligent in cleaning up after the project. Very professional."
We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.
"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."
Keith H on November 2025
We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.
"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Great job and expedient "
Steven S on December 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."
Monte B on September 2022
With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."
At All Good Plumbing, we provide expert plumbing services 24/7 to ensure your home’s systems runs smoothly. From drain cleaning and sewer line repairs to tank and tankless water heaters, we handle it all with precision and care. Our licensed plumbers deliver A+ service at affordable rates, backed by extended warranties for your peace of mind. With a commitment to reliability and professionalism, we guarantee your satisfaction on every job. At All Good Plumbing, we don’t just fix the problem-we make sure everything is truly “ALL GOOD” before we leave.
"On time and quality work performed within specified time frame. :)"
Chris H on February 2025
At All Good Plumbing, we provide expert plumbing services 24/7 to ensure your home’s systems runs smoothly. From drain cleaning and sewer line repairs to tank and tankless water heaters, we handle it all with precision and care. Our licensed plumbers deliver A+ service at affordable rates, backed by extended warranties for your peace of mind. With a commitment to reliability and professionalism, we guarantee your satisfaction on every job. At All Good Plumbing, we don’t just fix the problem-we make sure everything is truly “ALL GOOD” before we leave.
"On time and quality work performed within specified time frame. :)"
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman and electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Install went smoothly good and I'm very satisfied. I hope to use Pablo again soon . I would highly recommend"
Paula G on August 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman and electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Install went smoothly good and I'm very satisfied. I hope to use Pablo again soon . I would highly recommend"
Power Source is Charlotte's only Generac Power Pro Premier generator dealer. We provide sales, turn-key installations, repairs, maintenance, and warranty work. Don't trust your generator installation to someone who installs generators part time. Power Source will provide a professional installation and service using our years of experience. We stock large and small popular size generators to power most home needs. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Good value, present several estimate, net schedule commitment, prompt warranty repair,"
Jim H on May 2022
Power Source is Charlotte's only Generac Power Pro Premier generator dealer. We provide sales, turn-key installations, repairs, maintenance, and warranty work. Don't trust your generator installation to someone who installs generators part time. Power Source will provide a professional installation and service using our years of experience. We stock large and small popular size generators to power most home needs. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Good value, present several estimate, net schedule commitment, prompt warranty repair,"
CGA Electric is a trusted and reliable electrical services company committed to providing high-quality, efficient, and safe electrical solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. With a team of skilled and licensed electricians, we specialize in a wide range of services, including electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, and maintenance. At CGA Electric, we prioritize customer satisfaction by offering timely, professional, and cost-effective services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. Whether it’s rewiring a home, installing energy-efficient lighting, or handling complex commercial electrical systems, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring the highest safety and compliance standards.
"Excellent service. They arrived on time and cleaned up after themselves."
Sally S on January 2025
CGA Electric is a trusted and reliable electrical services company committed to providing high-quality, efficient, and safe electrical solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. With a team of skilled and licensed electricians, we specialize in a wide range of services, including electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, and maintenance. At CGA Electric, we prioritize customer satisfaction by offering timely, professional, and cost-effective services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. Whether it’s rewiring a home, installing energy-efficient lighting, or handling complex commercial electrical systems, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring the highest safety and compliance standards.
"Excellent service. They arrived on time and cleaned up after themselves."
Sally S on January 2025
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator.
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.
Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.
Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.
Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.
When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together.
Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Large dehumidifier: 700 watts
Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts
Water heater: 3,000 watts
Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running.
You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.
A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.
The Stanfield, NC homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
Whole house generators can power homes when electric problems hit, but they aren’t for everyone. Here’s what you should know when you’re thinking about buying.
