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Chris Edge Electric, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Wade, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cape Fear Electrical Services, Inc.
4.2(
55
)
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Wade, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were AWESOME. I received 4 quotes Cape Fear came in the lowest with exactly what I wanted, Shane was the salesmen we talked more about the days events then the actual project. When he left he felt like an old friend. He Emailed me my quote and came in $2000,00 less then the other guys with a Trane high efficiency (96% 2 stage furnace and new A/C Unit) the other quotes I got was for a single stage 80% plus ac for more money. The Installer Joe and his crew were great. he took time to answer my questions and ran a new return line from the floor and put it in the ceiling, I definitely got my moneys worth. DO NOT HESITATE TO HIRE THEM!!!!!"
Adcox Job
Response time1 day
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Generator Maintenance Pros
4.9(
154
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Wade, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer service rep evaluated the problem with my generator and replaced battery at a reasonable cost. He ansers the phone promptly to answer questions. I signed up for maintenance services for a year."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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