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Storm Electric Company, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Welcome, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electricians from Storm Electric did an excellent job installing a manual transfer switch for my portable generator. They were punctual, professional in their workmanship and very willing to take the time to answer any questions I had. I would recommend Storm to friends and would definitely use them again."
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City Gym Lexington Remodel

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
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Serving Welcome, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. The installation was excellent and done in less time than expected making the final bill less than the quote. They were even able to do the job the day after the estimate"
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DD w/ DriveThru
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+147

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FatBoy Electrical Service, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Welcome, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Very pleased with the completion of the project done. Installer was punctual, courteous and accommodating as we had to reschedule because of the snow and ice in completing the project. Thank you"
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+5

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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JReyes Ent.
New to Angi

Serving Welcome, 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 Maintenance Pros
4.9(
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Serving Welcome, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional customer service. If you need a repair or annual service, want to actually speak to an expert generator whisperer, have budget requirements, and appreciate fast friendly service, Generator Maintenance Pros are the best we have found in NC."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

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.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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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