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Griffin Electric

4.89(
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Griffin Electric

4.89(
311
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 years of experience

Family owned & operated Greer based Electrical company servicing Greenville/Spartanburg / Pickens areas since 1982. We can handle all of your electrical needs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Troubleshooting and Repair, House Upgrades, Panel Changes, Wiring, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Generator Hookups, and Security Lighting. Call us today for service.

"It went great. Arrived on time and got to work immediately. Finished hard work in good time. Mike and his crew are knowledgeable, skilled, and very pleasant to work with. Have used before, recommended to others, and will use again."

John A on September 2024

Family owned & operated Greer based Electrical company servicing Greenville/Spartanburg / Pickens areas since 1982. We can handle all of your electrical needs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Troubleshooting and Repair, House Upgrades, Panel Changes, Wiring, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Generator Hookups, and Security Lighting. Call us today for service.

"It went great. Arrived on time and got to work immediately. Finished hard work in good time. Mike and his crew are knowledgeable, skilled, and very pleasant to work with. Have used before, recommended to others, and will use again."

John A on September 2024

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US Energy Solutions, LLC

4.78(
136
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US Energy Solutions, LLC

4.78(
136
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!

"Very professional and very prompt. Good value and I would hire this company again. Highly recommend!"

Mary H on August 2024

U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!

"Very professional and very prompt. Good value and I would hire this company again. Highly recommend!"

Mary H on August 2024

Stephens Electric LLC

5.00(
29
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Stephens Electric LLC

5.00(
29
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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Fast service and great experience. "

Jarelle G on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Fast service and great experience. "

Jarelle G on December 2025

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Dunn Electrical Services

5.00(
29
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Dunn Electrical Services

5.00(
29
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We can take care of all your residential electrical needs. From rewiring your home to setting up hot tubs and pools we do it all. What makes us stand out is that we are young guys that do quality work at an affordable price. We have been in business for 4 years and we are set on delivering innovative ways to make your home better.

"Job done right and fast! "

Robert P on December 2025

We can take care of all your residential electrical needs. From rewiring your home to setting up hot tubs and pools we do it all. What makes us stand out is that we are young guys that do quality work at an affordable price. We have been in business for 4 years and we are set on delivering innovative ways to make your home better.

"Job done right and fast! "

Robert P on December 2025

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Hook It Up Electronics

4.80(
237
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Hook It Up Electronics

4.80(
237
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Hook It Up Electronics is a locally owned and operated company serving the Fountain Inn, SC area and surrounding communities. Hook It Up Electronics is a full service installation shop for your audio/visual electronics systems. You will enjoy the sound and sights of your new entertainment system. Professional work, reasonable rates and friendly customer service. Call us now!

"Great job. He was knowledgeable about what he needed to do. He polite and professional. I would hire them again."

Cheryl C on June 2025

Hook It Up Electronics is a locally owned and operated company serving the Fountain Inn, SC area and surrounding communities. Hook It Up Electronics is a full service installation shop for your audio/visual electronics systems. You will enjoy the sound and sights of your new entertainment system. Professional work, reasonable rates and friendly customer service. Call us now!

"Great job. He was knowledgeable about what he needed to do. He polite and professional. I would hire them again."

Cheryl C on June 2025

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Avila Electric

5.00(
23
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Avila Electric

5.00(
23
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Hello, I'm Greg Avila owner of Avila Electric, a family-owned small business here in the upstate. I've been a journeyman electrician for 10-15 years and on the management side of electrical and general construction for another 10 years. I've worked in a variety of settings from residential homes to apartments complexes to state prisons. Everday is different in my line of work, sometimes I'm chasing my tail trying to find a lose neutral, while other days I'm installing an electrical panel for a tiny home. My family and I moved to Piedmont about two years ago and have been enjoying getting to know the upstate's beautiful natural resources and charming cities. I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your next electrical project.

"Great. Everything went well i would recommend him any time."

angel r on August 2025

Hello, I'm Greg Avila owner of Avila Electric, a family-owned small business here in the upstate. I've been a journeyman electrician for 10-15 years and on the management side of electrical and general construction for another 10 years. I've worked in a variety of settings from residential homes to apartments complexes to state prisons. Everday is different in my line of work, sometimes I'm chasing my tail trying to find a lose neutral, while other days I'm installing an electrical panel for a tiny home. My family and I moved to Piedmont about two years ago and have been enjoying getting to know the upstate's beautiful natural resources and charming cities. I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your next electrical project.

"Great. Everything went well i would recommend him any time."

angel r on August 2025

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U.S. Energy Solutions

4.86(
69
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U.S. Energy Solutions

4.86(
69
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Solar Energy and storage experts for both residential and commercial properties, We offer the best quality including Tesla PowerWall 3 and provide a FREE comprehensive assessment of your property and prescribe ways for you to become energy grid independent while saving money on your energy consumption. Additionally, we can help you to qualify for state and federal tax credits that will help you to save the maximum amount of money offered through government subsidy programs for making energy-saving improvements. We offer several no-out of pocket or money-down, financing options that are generally much lower than your current monthly electric costs. Transfer your regular budgeted costs from the power company and invest that instead into your own property and become energy independent!

"Completely unresponsive to concern over their incorrect installation."

Bill R on July 2024

Solar Energy and storage experts for both residential and commercial properties, We offer the best quality including Tesla PowerWall 3 and provide a FREE comprehensive assessment of your property and prescribe ways for you to become energy grid independent while saving money on your energy consumption. Additionally, we can help you to qualify for state and federal tax credits that will help you to save the maximum amount of money offered through government subsidy programs for making energy-saving improvements. We offer several no-out of pocket or money-down, financing options that are generally much lower than your current monthly electric costs. Transfer your regular budgeted costs from the power company and invest that instead into your own property and become energy independent!

"Completely unresponsive to concern over their incorrect installation."

Bill R on July 2024

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Greens Electrical

4.95(
22
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Greens Electrical

4.95(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We offer a wide range of Electrical needs. From trouble shooting to complete rewires, nothing is too big or too small. Free quotes and family oriented. Give Robert Green a call to schedule a quote at 864-207-3823. We work in the upstate area, Seneca, Clemson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson.

"Greens Electrical comes highly recommended by me. Professionals, neat, clean, honest rates and flexible schedules as well. I'll have them back to do a couple more jobs in the furture."

Mike E on July 2025

We offer a wide range of Electrical needs. From trouble shooting to complete rewires, nothing is too big or too small. Free quotes and family oriented. Give Robert Green a call to schedule a quote at 864-207-3823. We work in the upstate area, Seneca, Clemson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson.

"Greens Electrical comes highly recommended by me. Professionals, neat, clean, honest rates and flexible schedules as well. I'll have them back to do a couple more jobs in the furture."

Mike E on July 2025

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New Concept Electrical Services LLC

5.00(
17
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New Concept Electrical Services LLC

5.00(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a licensed and insured electrical contractor in the Greenville area with 20 years in the trade. Honest, affordable, punctual and we love what we do.

"I needed a separate electrical hookup for a double oven. New Concept responded quickly and came out to give me an estimate. He later returned within three days to do the job quickly and professionally. I would definitely hire again and recommend."

Janice B on December 2025

We are a licensed and insured electrical contractor in the Greenville area with 20 years in the trade. Honest, affordable, punctual and we love what we do.

"I needed a separate electrical hookup for a double oven. New Concept responded quickly and came out to give me an estimate. He later returned within three days to do the job quickly and professionally. I would definitely hire again and recommend."

Janice B on December 2025

Homeland Electric LLC

5.00(
14
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Homeland Electric LLC

5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"they get a 5 star "

Rogelio L on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"they get a 5 star "

Rogelio L on September 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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