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Griffin Electric

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Griffin Electric

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 years of experience

Family owned & operated Greer based Electrical company servicing Greenville/Spartanburg / Pickens areas since 1982. We can handle all of your electrical needs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Troubleshooting and Repair, House Upgrades, Panel Changes, Wiring, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Generator Hookups, and Security Lighting. Call us today for service.

"Very efficient friendly professional and fast and not to pricey had 4 ceiling fans installed "

Alexandra C on November 2025

Family owned & operated Greer based Electrical company servicing Greenville/Spartanburg / Pickens areas since 1982. We can handle all of your electrical needs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Troubleshooting and Repair, House Upgrades, Panel Changes, Wiring, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Generator Hookups, and Security Lighting. Call us today for service.

"Very efficient friendly professional and fast and not to pricey had 4 ceiling fans installed "

Alexandra C on November 2025


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US Energy Solutions, LLC

4.78(
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US Energy Solutions, LLC

4.78(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!

"Very professional and very prompt. Good value and I would hire this company again. Highly recommend!"

Mary H on August 2024

U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!

"Very professional and very prompt. Good value and I would hire this company again. Highly recommend!"

Mary H on August 2024


Stephens Electric LLC

5.00(
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Stephens Electric LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Fast service and great experience. "

Jarelle G on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Fast service and great experience. "

Jarelle G on December 2025


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Dunn Electrical Services

5.00(
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Dunn Electrical Services

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We can take care of all your residential electrical needs. From rewiring your home to setting up hot tubs and pools we do it all. What makes us stand out is that we are young guys that do quality work at an affordable price. We have been in business for 4 years and we are set on delivering innovative ways to make your home better.

"Job done right and fast! "

Robert P on December 2025

We can take care of all your residential electrical needs. From rewiring your home to setting up hot tubs and pools we do it all. What makes us stand out is that we are young guys that do quality work at an affordable price. We have been in business for 4 years and we are set on delivering innovative ways to make your home better.

"Job done right and fast! "

Robert P on December 2025


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Hook It Up Electronics

4.80(
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Hook It Up Electronics

4.80(
237
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Hook It Up Electronics is a locally owned and operated company serving the Fountain Inn, SC area and surrounding communities. Hook It Up Electronics is a full service installation shop for your audio/visual electronics systems. You will enjoy the sound and sights of your new entertainment system. Professional work, reasonable rates and friendly customer service. Call us now!

"Great job. He was knowledgeable about what he needed to do. He polite and professional. I would hire them again."

Cheryl C on June 2025

Hook It Up Electronics is a locally owned and operated company serving the Fountain Inn, SC area and surrounding communities. Hook It Up Electronics is a full service installation shop for your audio/visual electronics systems. You will enjoy the sound and sights of your new entertainment system. Professional work, reasonable rates and friendly customer service. Call us now!

"Great job. He was knowledgeable about what he needed to do. He polite and professional. I would hire them again."

Cheryl C on June 2025


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Avila Electric

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Avila Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Hello, I'm Greg Avila owner of Avila Electric, a family-owned small business here in the upstate. I've been a journeyman electrician for 10-15 years and on the management side of electrical and general construction for another 10 years. I've worked in a variety of settings from residential homes to apartments complexes to state prisons. Everday is different in my line of work, sometimes I'm chasing my tail trying to find a lose neutral, while other days I'm installing an electrical panel for a tiny home. My family and I moved to Piedmont about two years ago and have been enjoying getting to know the upstate's beautiful natural resources and charming cities. I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your next electrical project.

"Great. Everything went well i would recommend him any time."

angel r on August 2025

Hello, I'm Greg Avila owner of Avila Electric, a family-owned small business here in the upstate. I've been a journeyman electrician for 10-15 years and on the management side of electrical and general construction for another 10 years. I've worked in a variety of settings from residential homes to apartments complexes to state prisons. Everday is different in my line of work, sometimes I'm chasing my tail trying to find a lose neutral, while other days I'm installing an electrical panel for a tiny home. My family and I moved to Piedmont about two years ago and have been enjoying getting to know the upstate's beautiful natural resources and charming cities. I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your next electrical project.

"Great. Everything went well i would recommend him any time."

angel r on August 2025


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U.S. Energy Solutions

4.92(
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U.S. Energy Solutions

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Solar Energy and storage experts for both residential and commercial properties, We offer the best quality including Tesla PowerWall 3 and provide a FREE comprehensive assessment of your property and prescribe ways for you to become energy grid independent while saving money on your energy consumption. Additionally, we can help you to qualify for state and federal tax credits that will help you to save the maximum amount of money offered through government subsidy programs for making energy-saving improvements. We offer several no-out of pocket or money-down, financing options that are generally much lower than your current monthly electric costs. Transfer your regular budgeted costs from the power company and invest that instead into your own property and become energy independent!

"Completely unresponsive to concern over their incorrect installation."

Bill R on July 2024

Solar Energy and storage experts for both residential and commercial properties, We offer the best quality including Tesla PowerWall 3 and provide a FREE comprehensive assessment of your property and prescribe ways for you to become energy grid independent while saving money on your energy consumption. Additionally, we can help you to qualify for state and federal tax credits that will help you to save the maximum amount of money offered through government subsidy programs for making energy-saving improvements. We offer several no-out of pocket or money-down, financing options that are generally much lower than your current monthly electric costs. Transfer your regular budgeted costs from the power company and invest that instead into your own property and become energy independent!

"Completely unresponsive to concern over their incorrect installation."

Bill R on July 2024


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Greens Electrical

4.95(
22
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Greens Electrical

4.95(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We offer a wide range of Electrical needs. From trouble shooting to complete rewires, nothing is too big or too small. Free quotes and family oriented. Give Robert Green a call to schedule a quote at 864-207-3823. We work in the upstate area, Seneca, Clemson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson.

"Greens Electrical comes highly recommended by me. Professionals, neat, clean, honest rates and flexible schedules as well. I'll have them back to do a couple more jobs in the furture."

Mike E on July 2025

We offer a wide range of Electrical needs. From trouble shooting to complete rewires, nothing is too big or too small. Free quotes and family oriented. Give Robert Green a call to schedule a quote at 864-207-3823. We work in the upstate area, Seneca, Clemson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson.

"Greens Electrical comes highly recommended by me. Professionals, neat, clean, honest rates and flexible schedules as well. I'll have them back to do a couple more jobs in the furture."

Mike E on July 2025


"I needed a separate electrical hookup for a double oven. New Concept responded quickly and came out to give me an estimate. He later returned within three days to do the job quickly and professionally. I would definitely hire again and recommend."

Janice B on December 2025

We are a licensed and insured electrical contractor in the Greenville area with 20 years in the trade. Honest, affordable, punctual and we love what we do.

"I needed a separate electrical hookup for a double oven. New Concept responded quickly and came out to give me an estimate. He later returned within three days to do the job quickly and professionally. I would definitely hire again and recommend."

Janice B on December 2025


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Gibson Electric

5.00(
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Gibson Electric

5.00(
15
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Gibson Electric of Seneca, South Carolina is a full service residential and commercial electrical contractor with 25 years of experience. We are capable of handling all of your electrical needs from a simple service call to large commercial projects. We offer whole house financing for generator installs. Gibson Electric has served its customers with a commitment to service and value. We have the experience and expertise to get the job done right the first time. Being a locally owned company means that any dealings you have with Gibson Electric, you will be working with an owner of the company. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with South Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"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."

Dan L on March 2025

Gibson Electric of Seneca, South Carolina is a full service residential and commercial electrical contractor with 25 years of experience. We are capable of handling all of your electrical needs from a simple service call to large commercial projects. We offer whole house financing for generator installs. Gibson Electric has served its customers with a commitment to service and value. We have the experience and expertise to get the job done right the first time. Being a locally owned company means that any dealings you have with Gibson Electric, you will be working with an owner of the company. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with South Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"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."

Dan L on March 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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