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Mister Sparky of Myrtle Beach
4.6(
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Serving Longs, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician who came out talked with me and answered my questions. They installed an electric charging station. I am more than satisfied. They will try to upsell you so if you don't want that you have to be very clear."
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Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Greg Beverly Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Longs, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Greg Beverly Services is a locally owned electrical contractor serving our friends and neighbors across the Grand Strand and the greater Myrtle Beach area. Owner Greg Beverly has spent more than 35 years working in the electrical trade right here in our region, with experience on everything from amusement parks and office buildings to banks, retail shops, medical offices, homes, and condos along the coast.\nAs a Licensed Unlimited Electrical Contractor in South Carolina, we handle residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations, upgrades, and repairs throughout Myrtle Beach and the surrounding communities. We take pride in providing safe, reliable, and code‑compliant work with the kind of honest, straightforward service you expect from a local company that lives and works in the area.\nFor your convenience, we accept Visa and MasterCard.

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34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Swift Services Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.0(
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Serving Longs, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Swift is an efficient and professional service company. They installed my new air conditioner quickly and with no problems. They were on time, and the installers were friendly and courteous. I would recommend them to everyone. I would not use anyone else for my AC service. They are the best!"
Response time10 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Electrical Installs Plus
4.8(
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Serving Longs, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Mike and his crew came only a few minutes later than the scheduled time, but he promptly notified me of his new arrival time anyway to check if the new time still works, which I appreciate. The price he quoted was reasonable to me. Because of the age of our house and the way it was constructed, things weren't straightforward as the work began, but Mike was patient and figured out a way to install the lights the way we wanted. Everyone was courteous and kept us apprised of the status of the installation. They cleaned up after everything was done and left the place the same way they found it."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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November & Sons, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Longs, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"called me back right away & worked with our schedule & Horry County electric. Had Alex install a GeneraLink transfer switch & a ground rod. excellent customer service & stayed flexible"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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