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Avatar for Nichols Electric
Nichols Electric
4.6(
74
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Quick response to inquiry. Able to take care of problem promptly. Job well done."
Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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A/C Benton Electric
5.0(
17
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Chris & his son did an amazing job installing a motorized green screen and a crystal chandelier. 5 STAR work!!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hunts Electrical Services
5.0(
27
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just had them come and install some can lighting in my hall way that I wanted for some time now. They were able to remove my old fixture in the hall and install 4 new LED can lights, even installed the dimmer I wanted with it. Much appreciated!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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J H Electrical Company
4.5(
136
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JH had to replace our electric box including the necessary grounding under our home to the water pipe, ground arching to the water heater. JH got the county permit, coordinated with SMUD to turn off then on our electricity and get county inspector to pass the work, all expedited. He also kept our necessary appliances running with his generator. I couldn t be more pleased with work."
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Electrical Services
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Electrical Services
Electrical Services

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
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Silver Lining Electric
5.0(
11
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"honestly one of those guys you can count on. He does really solid work, knows his stuff, and takes pride in what he does. He’s easy to talk to, super respectful, and just a hard-working guy all around. If you need someone who actually cares about doing the job right, he’s your guy."
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Empire Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Based in Grass Valley. Small family business. Drove down to Citrus Heights and fixed my panel with no problems. Even offered a generator when my power was out. We had to wait awhile for SMUD coordinate their inspectors."
Response time4 hrs
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Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air
4.8(
3
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bonney Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air, has been your local, reliable service company since 1978. As an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau, we have worked hard to build our reputation by providing you with top notch technicians, superior products and exceptional customer service. We have serviced thousands upon thousands of satisfied, loyal customers and are so pleased to earn your referrals. You can count on Bonney for quick, reliable service and repair for your plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning needs.\n

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Electrical Switch Upgrade

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Bodie Electric Inc
5.0(
1
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Serving Antelope, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi there! My name is Jake and I am the owner of Bodie Electric. With over 15 years of electrical experience ranging from residential panel upgrades to $20M jobs at Levi’s Stadium and UC Davis; there is no job too big or too small! I specialize in Solar, Generators, Batteries, Panel Upgrades, and engineering for large scale projects. My goal is to be as many people’s electrician they can call for questions, help, pricing, and install. I am a single man crew that is licensed, bonded, and insured.

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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. 

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.

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. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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.

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