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Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric LLC.
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving West End, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1951

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Both installers were very polite and citrus. After installing my unit they explained in fine detail how everything worked. Great workers and completed the work fast. I would recommend Blanton's Heating and Air to all my friends and I hope they get the same workers that installed my system. Great Job."
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Response time6 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Legacy Electrical
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - RepairFixed 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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After Hours Electrical, LLC
5.0(
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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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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

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.

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

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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