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M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc.
4.7(
194
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving West End, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Generator stop running and Mr. Stoner Electric, Inc. was the only company that came out. I call the company and Angie took the call and told me not to worry. She send Ryan and Chase to check out the problem.They found the problem and the generator is running again.Thank you Mr. Stoner for helping me this company went above and beyond then some. I will call on this company to help me. They did a great job. Thank you Angie for taking my call."
Lighting Insallation
Plan 604
M.R. Stoner Electric Staff
Plan 600
Light Installation

+25

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Cain Electric Solutions, LLC
Cain Electric Solutions, LLC
4.9(
26
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving West End, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert Cain is a highly skilled electrician with a meticulous work ethic. I hired Cain Electric solutions, at first, to install an electrical box and connection for my hot tub and also to connect electricity to our backyard shed. Pricing was very reasonable and the quality of his work was well above standards. I was so satisfied with his work, that I called him back out to install a electrical transition switch on my house so I could connect a generator during power outages. Again, he did a flawless job at a very reasonable and competitive price point. I will only use Cain Electric Solutions now for any future electrical work I might need. I highly recommend them for any small to large electrical projects! Robert Cain is very responsive and always delivers as promised!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy Electrical
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving West End, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Legacy Electrical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Generator Maintenance Pros
Generator Maintenance Pros
4.9(
154
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving West End, 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
Avatar for After Hours Electrical, LLC
After Hours Electrical, LLC
5.0(
5
)
Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving West End, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

"Corey xalled me within 10 minutes of posting on Angi. He came out in a few hrs and solved my problem. He also checked my breaker box for a short and wanted to no if he could help me further. Very personable and thorough."
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+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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