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Casaroja Electric Inc
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio did a fantastic job! Very happy with the clean install of my tier 2 charger and he added a plug down below my panel. Would recommend for any sort of EV charging installs! Clear communicator, showed up when he said he would and his services were well-priced!"
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

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Zacharie Ponce
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Electrician with over 10 years of residential and commercial experience. I provide professional installations with a focus on safety and budget friendliness. My craftsmanship is specialized in:\n-New construction \n-Remodeling\n-Custom LED fixtures \n-Panel upgrades\n-EV chargers\n-Troubleshooting\nWorking out of LA county and willing to travel to Ventura and Orange counties.

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Mpower electric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Miguel, I have 10 years of electrical experience and have been in commercial and industrial job sites through out of Los Angeles and Orange County. I’ve worked on panel upgrades, installing light fixtures, house rewire and EV chargers, etc. My craftsmanship for electrical work is definitely outstanding. I also, \nobtain my code regulations for installation purposes.

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Jaime Zamarron
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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A man of all trades i can prettt much do anything from repair, assembling, to installing anything. I've always said anything is possible and anything can get done. I specialize more in any electrical work from 120v to low voltage for example internet wifi expanders, cameras, to theater systems. But I can also build or repair pretty much anything.

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Gray Light Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I just recently got my electrical contractors license. I’ve been doing residential and commercial electrical for the last 20 years.

Electric car charger
Electric car charger
Electrical panel upgrade
Electrical panel upgrade
Electrical panel upgrade

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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