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Avatar for Greens Electrical
Greens Electrical
5.0(
25
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Green TRULY puts the customer first! He installed a whole house generator for me last August and called to check on us 6 months later because bad weather is coming. Brought me a key and showed me (again) how to add oil. I had several estimates and he beat other prices by several thousand $ AND he installed a bigger generator! I will definitely hire him again and recommend him to every one!! 5 star service *****!!"
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Gibson Electric
5.0(
15
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeremy answered my call for a new home generator install after the recent prolonged blackout. He reviewed the site and within a half hour provided a quote. They were swamped with new installs, but he promised the job in 2 months. He and a large crew finished when promised in half a day, then he patiently explained the operation. An excellent, high-quality job. I was thankful and very impressed. He?s now my first call for all electrical work."
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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U.S. Energy Solutions
4.7(
74
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"They are a busy company and I can understand why. It seemed like things were slow but a lot was going on behind what I could visualize. The permits and the Net metering agreement had to be approved first. After that the work began very fast. The waiting on Duke energy was a couple weeks after everything was installed but the results were extremely good. I now have a system that cools the house properly. My power bills went from $320 a month to $9.18 and even with the solar payment I am saving hundreds of dollars a month. The crews were very professional and did not take any short cuts. In this world everyone wants immediate installation and results but somethings take a little time to achieve the results expected. The company kept me up to date with the progress and the channels they had to go through to complete the process. They are very customer oriented and I would recommend them to anyone who was to save money. You have to have long term goals. Mine are going to be achieved with the help of U S Energy solutions. I thank them very much as they not only made me feel like a special customer, they made me feel like part of the family."
Horan Solar and Battery -Easley SC
Horan Solar and Battery -Easley SC
Horan Solar and Battery -Easley SC
Horan Solar and Battery -Easley SC
Horan Roof Installation 3rd day

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20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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US Energy Solutions, LLC
4.8(
146
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Whole house Generator installation was neat and clean and the electricians, Forest and Kevin were personable, professional and did such a great job! Richard did a wonderful job communicating with us. Great Company! We highly recommend them!"
Roof Mounted Solar System
Solar Battery Energy Storage
Solar Battery Energy Storage
Heat Pump
Air Conditioning Unit

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Electric, LLC
4.6(
21
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a joy it is to recommend Pete and â  Just Electricâ  . To folks in need of electrical work and want reliable service! I needed a new light fixture installed as well as an inoperative wall switch. One call to Pete and he had a great team at my house working in no time. Job done quickly and to my wifeâ  s liking! Thanks Pete and your technicians! I recommend â  Just Electricâ  for any project!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Homeland Electric LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matthew installed a new sub panel box for us. His work was thorough and fast. The finished job looked great and worked perfectly. He also installed recess lighting for us. Again another job very well done. Not only is he reliable and does a great job but he's also personable and very kine. We highly recommend Matthew with Homeland Electric"
Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Surface Bella, LLC
3.9(
75
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They installed a gutter system. Competitive pricing, great customer service, and they get it done on time. Will definitely hire them in the future"
Dangerous steps
Previous deck boards
New Step stringer
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+46

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avila Electric
5.0(
23
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were affected by Hurricane Helene and had no power. I was running extensions all throughout my house to my generator and it was an absolute mess. I called Greg seeing if he had availability to hook my generator up to my breaker box and told him my situation and how we had no idea how long this outage would last. Greg wasted no time at all to get over here. He was very professional, punctual, funny, and kind. He had my generator hooked up to my breaker box in less than a hour and it was such a blessing. We ended up going 5-1/2 days with no power and it was so much easier to bear this storm with my 3 young kids thanks to Greg’s work. We will definitely be calling Avila Electric for all of our electrical needs!"
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric Inc
4.0(
453
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Emergency services offered

"We had Russell Smith from Corley out to check out a T&P valve water heater leak that another plumber had diagnosed but never fixed. Russell quoted us a price to replace the valve(s) but also mentioned that our water heaters were 12.5 years old and may need to be replaced fairly soon. We decided to go ahead and replace both water heaters at a total cost of $4174 with a 12-year parts and labor warranty from Corley and a $19.68 monthly charge for their Service Partner Plan. The retail value of the water heaters, as I realized later, is about $600 each and the wholesale value is about $500 each. So, the installation cost and maintenance fees were around $3,000. Russell returned to replace both water heaters. After he left, we noticed that we still had a leak of about 2 - 2.5 oz/minute and the Corley dispatcher agreed to have Russell return to see if he could locate the leak. When he returned he noted that our water pressure was around 84 psi but he was somewhat reluctant to address the high water pressure issue, citing changes might result in additional leaks. Russell was unable to find any leak in the system. The next day, my wife and I woke up to find that we had no hot water. I checked and one of the two hot water circuit breakers was tripped so I contacted Corley to have them come out to check it out. Russell returned to find a leak in the hot water supply line just above our recirculation valve. He replaced the rubber washer and then proceeded to check out the two water tanks. Russell then discovered that the tank below the recirculation value seemed to be fine but the wiring for the other tank appeared to be completely fried and the tank needed to be replaced. Russell disconnected that tank but, afterwards, the first tank still tripped the circuit breaker. Russell fixed that issue and disconnected the power to the second water heater. My wife and I were then able to use the single tank until a replacement could be made. Russell arranged to have someone from Corley check out the electrical system and replace the defective water heater on Tuesday. Sean came out on Tuesday and replaced the defective water heater and also addressed the high pressure issue. Our leak and high water pressure issues were resolved! Thank you Sean. We will stay with Corley for now but the fact that we had to have four visits from them to replace our water heaters seemed a bit much. My time is valuable and it just adds to the high cost of their visits."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Nodine Electric, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was prompt, polite and knowledgeable. He cleaned up any mess and remove boxes and old hardware. Pricing was fair. He gets 5 stars and I will be hiring him for all my electrical work. Very happy with this hire!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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. 

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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