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Avatar for Buckingham Electric, Inc.

Buckingham Electric, Inc.

4.86(
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Buckingham Electric, Inc.

4.86(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Our company is licensed and insured for a;; Electrical & Solar Services, and we’re proud to say that we provide 1 year workmanship warranty to each of our customers, as well as our installed manufacturer’s warranty. Buckingham Electric & Solar is an Asheville NC based electrical service provider, and we are confident to say that we are the right company for you! We are a 3 generation owned and operated company and have been in business in Asheville NC since 2005, we also provide our professional electrician services in Black Mountain, Waynesville and all surrounding areas. As a top quality service electrician, our prices are competitive and affordable!

"Austin and Nick solved our complete loss of power in a few minutes. They also helped with completing the installation of a fan on which we were stuck. I was very pleased with their service!"

Roger G on March 2023

Our company is licensed and insured for a;; Electrical & Solar Services, and we’re proud to say that we provide 1 year workmanship warranty to each of our customers, as well as our installed manufacturer’s warranty. Buckingham Electric & Solar is an Asheville NC based electrical service provider, and we are confident to say that we are the right company for you! We are a 3 generation owned and operated company and have been in business in Asheville NC since 2005, we also provide our professional electrician services in Black Mountain, Waynesville and all surrounding areas. As a top quality service electrician, our prices are competitive and affordable!

"Austin and Nick solved our complete loss of power in a few minutes. They also helped with completing the installation of a fan on which we were stuck. I was very pleased with their service!"

Roger G on March 2023


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Raycraft Electric Co.

4.97(
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Raycraft Electric Co.

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Raycraft Electric . is a full service residential and commercial electrical contractor. We are capable of handling all of your electrical needs from a simple service call to large commercial projects. Raycraft Electric Co. has served its customers with a commitment to service and value. We have the experience and expertise to get the job done right the first time. Being a locally owned company means that any dealings you have with Raycraft Electric Co. you will be working with an owner of the company. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Great service Always gets to job quickly Chuck and other employees always ask if there are other things needed while they are on site "

Tony H on June 2025

Raycraft Electric . is a full service residential and commercial electrical contractor. We are capable of handling all of your electrical needs from a simple service call to large commercial projects. Raycraft Electric Co. has served its customers with a commitment to service and value. We have the experience and expertise to get the job done right the first time. Being a locally owned company means that any dealings you have with Raycraft Electric Co. you will be working with an owner of the company. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Great service Always gets to job quickly Chuck and other employees always ask if there are other things needed while they are on site "

Tony H on June 2025


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Kilowatt Electric LLC

4.84(
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Kilowatt Electric LLC

4.84(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Kilowatt Electric is backed by 20 years of residential and commercial electrical experience, specializing in high-end custom residential homes, petroleum and environmental industries, water treatment plants as well as government contracts. Need fast emergency electrical service? Please call us directly at 828-585-2500. Not only do we show up – we schedule appointments based on YOUR convenience not ours. At Kilowatt Electric, we believe that customer satisfaction is a priority. That is why we back up our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Up front pricing, no hidden costs. You will know exactly what work your electrician is performing and how much it costs before it begins. We believe in providing white glove treatment when servicing our customers. Our electricians will perform the job with professionalism that includes: covered work surfaces, protective clothing and vacuuming of surfaces at the end of each work day. Your electrician is highly qualified as well as rigorously background checked and drug tested. We would not allow anyone into your home that we would not allow into ours. Your electrician is clearly identified and uniformed. We only use electrical materials that have passed all requirements of nationally recognized testing facilities. Check out our Google Reviews.

"Great work! We really appreciated their efforts to get this fixed. They coordinated with our power company and the work was done well."

Serena C on October 2023

Kilowatt Electric is backed by 20 years of residential and commercial electrical experience, specializing in high-end custom residential homes, petroleum and environmental industries, water treatment plants as well as government contracts. Need fast emergency electrical service? Please call us directly at 828-585-2500. Not only do we show up – we schedule appointments based on YOUR convenience not ours. At Kilowatt Electric, we believe that customer satisfaction is a priority. That is why we back up our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Up front pricing, no hidden costs. You will know exactly what work your electrician is performing and how much it costs before it begins. We believe in providing white glove treatment when servicing our customers. Our electricians will perform the job with professionalism that includes: covered work surfaces, protective clothing and vacuuming of surfaces at the end of each work day. Your electrician is highly qualified as well as rigorously background checked and drug tested. We would not allow anyone into your home that we would not allow into ours. Your electrician is clearly identified and uniformed. We only use electrical materials that have passed all requirements of nationally recognized testing facilities. Check out our Google Reviews.

"Great work! We really appreciated their efforts to get this fixed. They coordinated with our power company and the work was done well."

Serena C on October 2023


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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A-1 Services Inc

4.86(
28
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A-1 Services Inc

4.86(
28
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Same Day Service and Emergency Available. A-1 Service was established in 1996, family owned and operated. Specializing in providing the highest standards of electrical and gas repairs in the Buncombe and eastern Haywood County. Jim Frazier is the Qualifying Agent, a certified master electrician. With over three decades of experience he has been with A-1 Service since its inception. Since 1978 Jim’s reputation of hard work and dedication has served him well. A-1 Service is dedicated to the same high standards. We look at service as our main focus, we are able to confidently offer experienced Electricians A-1 Service has thousands of satisfied customers in Buncombe and eastern Haywood County. There will be a Master Electrician on site daily for every job. Both commercial and residential consumers have come to trust and have complete confidence in A-1 Service’s ability to take care of all their electrical needs. Whether you need Design and Consultation services with a 100% refundable fee, Turn-key installation of new systems or alterations and retro-fitting of older systems, you can trust A-1 Service to find the most cost-effective way to meet all your electrical needs.

"Came in a timely manner and fixed all issues. Very nice experience and would recommend and use again anytime. "

Katherine B on December 2025

Same Day Service and Emergency Available. A-1 Service was established in 1996, family owned and operated. Specializing in providing the highest standards of electrical and gas repairs in the Buncombe and eastern Haywood County. Jim Frazier is the Qualifying Agent, a certified master electrician. With over three decades of experience he has been with A-1 Service since its inception. Since 1978 Jim’s reputation of hard work and dedication has served him well. A-1 Service is dedicated to the same high standards. We look at service as our main focus, we are able to confidently offer experienced Electricians A-1 Service has thousands of satisfied customers in Buncombe and eastern Haywood County. There will be a Master Electrician on site daily for every job. Both commercial and residential consumers have come to trust and have complete confidence in A-1 Service’s ability to take care of all their electrical needs. Whether you need Design and Consultation services with a 100% refundable fee, Turn-key installation of new systems or alterations and retro-fitting of older systems, you can trust A-1 Service to find the most cost-effective way to meet all your electrical needs.

"Came in a timely manner and fixed all issues. Very nice experience and would recommend and use again anytime. "

Katherine B on December 2025


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Bluegrass Electrical LLC

4.94(
17
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Bluegrass Electrical LLC

4.94(
17
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today

"Bluegrass Electrical did a great job installing our home car charger. Showed up on time, did a great job, and charged us less than I thought it would cost. I highly recommend them."

Bob H on September 2025

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today

"Bluegrass Electrical did a great job installing our home car charger. Showed up on time, did a great job, and charged us less than I thought it would cost. I highly recommend them."

Bob H on September 2025


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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
83
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 years of experience

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."

Keith H on November 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 years of experience

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."

Monte B on September 2022


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James Tracy Electric, LLC

5.00(
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James Tracy Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"If I could give James a 10, I would. He installed a new tracking system with brighter lights for my art studio, a new light fixture with a brighter light for my bathroom and a front door security camera doorbell. Just amazingly sincere and very eager to please. You can just tell that he is a good all -round guy. I had hired 3 separate contractors for other jobs this summer and he is the ONLY one who showed up on time AND on the day he said he would and who completed the job to a high standard. Itâ s too bad he cannot clone himself so he can do plumbing, contracting, tile work and so on. Thank you very much. James."

Veronica H on August 2023

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"If I could give James a 10, I would. He installed a new tracking system with brighter lights for my art studio, a new light fixture with a brighter light for my bathroom and a front door security camera doorbell. Just amazingly sincere and very eager to please. You can just tell that he is a good all -round guy. I had hired 3 separate contractors for other jobs this summer and he is the ONLY one who showed up on time AND on the day he said he would and who completed the job to a high standard. Itâ s too bad he cannot clone himself so he can do plumbing, contracting, tile work and so on. Thank you very much. James."

Veronica H on August 2023


Blue Ridge Electric

5.00(
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Blue Ridge Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"It was a great experience. Great follow-through with the appointment set-up. Installer came on time and did an excellent job."

Dean S on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"It was a great experience. Great follow-through with the appointment set-up. Installer came on time and did an excellent job."

Dean S on August 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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