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Avatar for Bear Electrical Services, LLC
Bear Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with their work. They installed a charger in my townhome garage for my new EV. I talked with John initially, and he quickly walked me through a number of issues over the phone and by text messaging in advance of their visit, to make sure that the circuit could handle the charger, and that I was ordering an appropriate charger. Tyler and Taylor did the actual installation. Everything went well. They followed up and arranged an inspection with the Town of Cary. I was able to receive the Duke Energy rebate for installing an EV because they had done everything correctly and billed clearly."
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 kw briggs and stratton generator
20 Kw Briggs and Stratton Generator
20 KW Briggs And Stratton generatior

+40

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Streamline Services, Inc
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My prior water heater, a 50-gallon tank, started leaking after 15 years. I called Streamline to confirm that it needed replacement, and to replace it. I was considering a tankless water heater already, and the first tech walked me through the pros and cons, then wrote up an estimate. Two additional techs came the next day to install the heater and the necessary gas and power lines. The only issue I had was that one of the newly installed gas fittings leaked gas into the basement. I shut off the supply valve and called Streamline, and they came out within half an hour to fix it at their expense. Mistakes happen, and I was impressed with how professionally they corrected that one."
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+2

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Phixser Solutions NC LLC
4.5(
497
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installer did far more than I expected. I am planning on hiring this company soon for additional projects relating to television, home theatre, and sound system repair and additional installations. In addition, the installer was very informative, courteous and took the patience to explain everything to me, since I am not a technically minded person and that still uses a flip phone (not a smart phone)."
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+2

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Electric Solution
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency.\nOur team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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ALADE Electric LLC
3.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Alade Electric LLC, we are 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 time10 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J. Stewart Cleaning Services
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

\n\nHi, I’m Jayson Stewart, owner of J. Stewart Cleaning Services LLC.\n\nI started this business with a simple goal—provide reliable, high-quality cleaning services that businesses and homeowners can actually depend on. Too often, cleaning services are inconsistent or cut corners. I built my company to be different.\n\nI take pride in delivering detailed, consistent results every time. Whether it’s a commercial space or a home, I treat every job with the same level of care and professionalism.\n\nMy focus is making sure your space not only looks clean, but feels clean and represents you the right way.\n\nIf you’re looking for a cleaning service that shows up, communicates clearly, and gets the job done right, I’d be happy to work with you.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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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