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T3 Electrical

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T3 Electrical

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Emergency services offered

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"fantastic. Tripp goes above any beyond. Very good price best others by hundreds"

richard e on February 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"fantastic. Tripp goes above any beyond. Very good price best others by hundreds"

richard e on February 2025


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OneWay Electrical, LLC

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OneWay Electrical, LLC

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I have been a customer with AHS since 2006 in 2 states. I recently assisted my daughter with a new home purchase. AHS contracts with One way Electrical in that area. We had some electrical concerns. Doug was our service technician. He was knowledgeable and professional. We had a challenge after our visit and he immediately offered a solution that worked immediately."

Dr. Tara D on January 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I have been a customer with AHS since 2006 in 2 states. I recently assisted my daughter with a new home purchase. AHS contracts with One way Electrical in that area. We had some electrical concerns. Doug was our service technician. He was knowledgeable and professional. We had a challenge after our visit and he immediately offered a solution that worked immediately."

Dr. Tara D on January 2024


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Camera Kings

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Camera Kings

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Welcome to Camera Kings! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! With over 15 years experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Very professional"

Bridget T on March 2025

Welcome to Camera Kings! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! With over 15 years experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Very professional"

Bridget T on March 2025


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Sunrise Electric, Co.

4.84(
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Sunrise Electric, Co.

4.84(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

At Sunrise Electric, we believe that top notch service is key to any great business. Whether it's your favorite restaurant, or a professional electrician in your home, the way you are treated decides more than anything else if you will come back or not. That's why when we're in your home, you're not a customer to us, you're family. We treat others as we would like to be treated, so when it comes to value we want to give you the best bang for your buck. We strive to be YOUR trusted electrician, the one you call on from time to time, not "that electrician that took advantage of us". We guarantee all of our work for at least a year, so if anything goes wrong you can call us day or night, and we will make it right. We are reliable as the rising sun and will strive to be up front and honest every time... because if you can't trust someone to show up on time, how can you trust them to work on your home. Free Evaluations!

"great job "

Howard B on November 2025

At Sunrise Electric, we believe that top notch service is key to any great business. Whether it's your favorite restaurant, or a professional electrician in your home, the way you are treated decides more than anything else if you will come back or not. That's why when we're in your home, you're not a customer to us, you're family. We treat others as we would like to be treated, so when it comes to value we want to give you the best bang for your buck. We strive to be YOUR trusted electrician, the one you call on from time to time, not "that electrician that took advantage of us". We guarantee all of our work for at least a year, so if anything goes wrong you can call us day or night, and we will make it right. We are reliable as the rising sun and will strive to be up front and honest every time... because if you can't trust someone to show up on time, how can you trust them to work on your home. Free Evaluations!

"great job "

Howard B on November 2025


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Higginbotham's Electric LLC

5.00(
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Higginbotham's Electric LLC

5.00(
26
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"I had a great experience with Paul and his team. They were efficient in coming in and assessing the electrical issues after purchasing a home. They were great and explained everything, and the workmanship was top notch. Making sure that all the old GFIC outlets were working and wired up correctly and running line for a dehumidifier to its own circuit. I will be using them again in the future for any electrical work. It was a wonderful experience and managed correctly."

Travis S on November 2025

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"I had a great experience with Paul and his team. They were efficient in coming in and assessing the electrical issues after purchasing a home. They were great and explained everything, and the workmanship was top notch. Making sure that all the old GFIC outlets were working and wired up correctly and running line for a dehumidifier to its own circuit. I will be using them again in the future for any electrical work. It was a wonderful experience and managed correctly."

Travis S on November 2025


Knoxnet Security

4.85(
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Knoxnet Security

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Knoxnet Security is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Knoxnet Security is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Phillip was great! He was prompt, professional, and extremely neat. He did exactly what I asked in mounting my cameras. "

Lou R on April 2025

Knoxnet Security is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Knoxnet Security is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Phillip was great! He was prompt, professional, and extremely neat. He did exactly what I asked in mounting my cameras. "

Lou R on April 2025


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Mill Stream Electric

5.00(
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Mill Stream Electric

5.00(
15
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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

Mill Stream Electric is a local, Woman and Veteran owned electrical service company located in Lexington, SC. We are licensed, bonded and insured with over 15 years of electrical experience! Let us put our talents to work for you! We specialize in residential and light commercial diagnostics, installations and repairs! Give us a call and we'll settle your electrical issues and upgrades together! We do not service mobile homes, campers or RV's!

"Promptness, integrity, professionalism, value are all words that I would use to describe Mill Stream Electric and it's owner, Alex. They absolutely saved us from a terrible situation where we had an electrical short in the outside panel that caused serious damage. We were out of power in the middle of August. They showed up THE DAY I CALLED THEM! And had the service compeletly rebuilt (necessary given the damage) in TWO DAYS! It's not the first time we've used these superheros and it definitely won't be the last. Highest recommendation!"

Rob R on August 2025

Mill Stream Electric is a local, Woman and Veteran owned electrical service company located in Lexington, SC. We are licensed, bonded and insured with over 15 years of electrical experience! Let us put our talents to work for you! We specialize in residential and light commercial diagnostics, installations and repairs! Give us a call and we'll settle your electrical issues and upgrades together! We do not service mobile homes, campers or RV's!

"Promptness, integrity, professionalism, value are all words that I would use to describe Mill Stream Electric and it's owner, Alex. They absolutely saved us from a terrible situation where we had an electrical short in the outside panel that caused serious damage. We were out of power in the middle of August. They showed up THE DAY I CALLED THEM! And had the service compeletly rebuilt (necessary given the damage) in TWO DAYS! It's not the first time we've used these superheros and it definitely won't be the last. Highest recommendation!"

Rob R on August 2025


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Anthonys Electrical Service

4.68(
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Anthonys Electrical Service

4.68(
22
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Anthony's Electrical Services 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.

"Quick and efficient, with one issue being two screws missing from the receptor, resulting in every time I want to unplug from the wall it seem to come apart with the pull."

Nielsy B on December 2025

Anthony's Electrical Services 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.

"Quick and efficient, with one issue being two screws missing from the receptor, resulting in every time I want to unplug from the wall it seem to come apart with the pull."

Nielsy B on December 2025


"Very professional technicians who listened to what we needed and executed . Could have asked for anyone better to take care of our needs."

Michael M on November 2023

Welcome to Mr. Electric of Columbia! We are a family-owned business serving Richland and Lexington County since 2010. Call now for fast, reliable and friendly service.

"Very professional technicians who listened to what we needed and executed . Could have asked for anyone better to take care of our needs."

Michael M on November 2023


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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

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.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

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