Q: What size standby generator do I need for my home?

A: Generator sizing depends on your home's square footage, the circuits you want to power, your heating and cooling system, and whether you want essential circuit coverage or whole-home power. GBC Electric evaluates your specific home and helps you select the right size — whether that's an 10 kW unit for essentials or a larger whole-home system. Call 704-500-9232 for a free consultation.

Q: Do you install both Generac and Briggs & Stratton generators?

A: Yes. GBC Electric is an authorized dealer and factory-trained warranty technician for both Generac and Briggs & Stratton. We'll walk you through both options honestly and help you choose the right generator for your home without pressure toward either brand.

Q: What areas do you serve?

A: GBC Electric serves Hickory and the surrounding counties — including Newton, Conover, Statesville, Lenoir, Morganton, Granite Falls, Taylorsville, Maiden, Claremont, Long View, Valdese, Bethlehem, and other communities throughout Catawba, Iredell, Alexander, and Burke Counties.

GBC Electric | Standby Generators & Electrician Hickory, NC

Name: GBC Electric
Address: 3221 Highland Avenue Northeast, Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, US
Telephone: 704-500-9232

When the power goes out in Hickory, North Carolina — and in the surrounding communities of Newton, Conover, Statesville, Lenoir, Morganton, and beyond — GBC Electric's customers don't notice. Their lights stay on, their HVAC keeps running, their sump pumps keep working, and their refrigerators stay cold. That's what a properly installed home standby generator does. And installing it right, with the right brand for your home, is what GBC Electric has been doing for over 32 years of experience.

GBC Electric is Hickory's authorized dealer and factory-trained warranty technician for both Generac and Briggs & Stratton standby generators. We're also a licensed North Carolina electrical contractor (License No. L.26630) and licensed for fuel piping and gas line work — which means we handle everything in-house, from the generator itself to the automatic transfer switch, gas connection, electrical work, permits, and inspection. One call, one contractor, everything covered.

A home standby generator is permanently installed outside your home, connected to your natural gas or propane supply, and monitored by an automatic transfer switch. When utility power is interrupted, the generator starts automatically — within seconds — and powers your home's essential circuits or entire electrical system, depending on the size you choose. When utility power is restored, the system transfers back automatically and the generator shuts down.

GBC Electric sells, installs, and services both Generac and Briggs & Stratton home standby generators. We'll help you compare the two brands honestly — based on your home's size, fuel availability, budget, and coverage needs — and recommend the right option without pressure. Both are excellent. The right one depends on your situation.

Q: What size standby generator do I need for my home?
A: Generator sizing depends on your home's square footage, the circuits you want to power, your heating and cooling system, and whether you want essential circuit coverage or whole-home power. GBC Electric evaluates your specific home and helps you select the right size — whether that's an 10 kW unit for essentials or a larger whole-home system. Call 704-500-9232 for a free consultation.
Q: Do you install both Generac and Briggs & Stratton generators?
A: Yes. GBC Electric is an authorized dealer and factory-trained warranty technician for both Generac and Briggs & Stratton. We'll walk you through both options honestly and help you choose the right generator for your home without pressure toward either brand.
Q: What areas do you serve?
A: GBC Electric serves Hickory and the surrounding counties — including Newton, Conover, Statesville, Lenoir, Morganton, Granite Falls, Taylorsville, Maiden, Claremont, Long View, Valdese, Bethlehem, and other communities throughout Catawba, Iredell, Alexander, and Burke Counties.

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The entire crew of GBC was excellent . Handled all the generator Installation , associated electrical hookups, coordinated inspections, plus they were very neat and left our home as they found it .

I would Recommend them with no reservations. ….very professional .

-Charles B.

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Professional, polite electrician arrived promptly and fixed issues with smoke detectors.

-Fig

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Gil, his Sons and Staff were all professional, knowledgeable, and super easy to deal with. They did a neat, clean and quick installation of our new generator. From start to finish, they kept in contact with us on scheduling, timing, and follow up. I would highly recommend GBC Electric for a Generac installation.

-Tom B.