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Chris Edge Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Stedman, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Chris showed up as requested and completed the install of a 220 service on the side of my garage in preparation of installation of a heat pump. He and his assistant had to crawl through the attic and cut a new entryway over the garage in order to run the electric lines from one end of the house to the other. All the lines were secured to that insulation and drywall will cover them up. The outside looks neat. I would hire again. Not sure how his prices compare to others."
Generac 50kw
Generac 50kw 3 phase
Generac 48kw
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cape Fear Electrical Services, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Stedman, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent organization! They called the day before to confirm appointment, Harrison was on time, polite and very professional! Job was a simple install, in and out quickly."
Adcox Job
Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sky Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stedman, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Easton showed up on time and completed our dehumidifier hook-up very quickly. Great service and excellent communication by Easton and his teammate. Thank you Sky Electric!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lanier Electric Group LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Stedman, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and Assistant arrived on time, performed the task of replacing our two kitchen hanging lights, and cleaned up. Their subsequent recommendations were highly appreciated, and we will definitely hire them again!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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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