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Avatar for Greens Electrical
Greens Electrical
5.0(
26
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

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
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gibson Electric
5.0(
15
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

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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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

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

+1

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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US Energy Solutions, LLC
4.8(
146
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Homeland Electric LLC
5.0(
17
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Responded quickly to project, came to view and quote on a Fri, returned to complete project Monday of the very next week, had flexible timing for scheduling, removed debris left from project, very pleased with work."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Electric, LLC
4.6(
22
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

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 rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avila Electric
4.8(
24
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

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!"
Generator hooked up and powering a house during hurricane season.
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Corley Plumbing Air Electric Inc
Corley Plumbing Air Electric Inc
4.0(
453
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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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