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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
33 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

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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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39 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

"The technician's (Tim and Chaun) that did the installing of my HVAC were courteous and professional. Tim made sure everything was working to his satisfaction before he left and told us he would check back in a day or so to make sure it was functioning properly. My wife and myself very pleased. I should also state two years ago we had a new HVAC installed by Swift and continually had problems with it. After many service calls with little luck correcting the issue, Swift installed a new unit. Five more stars to Swift for integrity!"
Response time10 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size 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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