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Mister Sparky of Florence
5.0(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Lake View, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was amazing! Lightening has been striking at my house. He reassured me and extended above and beyond assistance to get my power up and running. He also helped me to understand what was happening with my electrical panel. I trust Mister Sparky with all my electrical needs!"
Install - Under Cabinet Lighting
Install - Outdoor Outlets
Install - Outlet Replacements
Install - Outlet
Install - Door Bell

+5

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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CGA Electric LLC
4.9(
15
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Lake View, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clay came to my home and installed my chandelier very quickly and was professional throughout."
Electrical panel Re-installed brand new same day
Tree Fell on outdoor electrical service
New Generator install
Sevice Changed out
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Rabon Brothers Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake View, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Very professional, showed up on time, performed the generator service and was a pleasure to work with. You wonâ t go wrong hiring the Rabon Brothers!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kirby Electric Services
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Lake View, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I can not say enough good things about Mr. Kirby and his company. He was very thorough, efficient and professional. I recently hired him to wire my new barn for lights and power as well as some improvements to my new home. We discussed my wishes prior to starting and his knowledge was pivotal in guiding me through the planning and supply process. He knew and adhered to all the electrical codes and he knew his business and trade. He worked very hard and was there every day until the project was complete. He even found some issues regarding previous work I'd had done and helped me resolve those in addition to the project I hired him for. I highly recommend him for ANY electrical project or problem you may have. I will always call him first for any of my future electrical needs."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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River City Electric, LLC
4.8(
2
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Lake View, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"They were A great group that worked together. Did A good job installing my two ceiling fans."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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.

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