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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

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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

+147

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hawley Air Heating, Cooling, Electrical
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Walnut Cove, 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.

Gas Furnace Install
Heat Pump Installation
AC Installation
Response time5 hrs
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JReyes Ent.
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hey i’m Jadon, i’ve been doing electrical work for 5 years and love getting new experience and perfecting my craft. I specialize in small commercial and residential, but I also have years experience in big commercial and industrial. I am employed with an electrical company, but like getting more experience with side work. I’ve worked all around NC and I live near Greensboro, so I don’t mind traveling an hour or 2 out. I work on panels, and put them in/wire them, underground, receptacles and lights, home appliances, remodels, electrical demo, and much more. I take pride in my work and always want my customers happy. I would never accept a job I don’t believe I could finish to my absolute best ability. Thank you and I look forward to doing great work for you!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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 determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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