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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

"Can highly recommend this company. Service and installation was great. Very professional and friendly. Generators are in short supply, so plan early. Allow about three to four months for generator to be available."
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
New Zuri Deck Boards
New steps completed

+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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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

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

The Pickens, SC homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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