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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025


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Link Electrix

4.91(
58
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Link Electrix

4.91(
58
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With many years of electrical experience in the industry, Link Electrix offers a wide range of services. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Link Electrix is an Authorized Generac Dealer/Installer.

"Markus was wonderful to work with Highly recommend."

michelle j on January 2024

With many years of electrical experience in the industry, Link Electrix offers a wide range of services. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Link Electrix is an Authorized Generac Dealer/Installer.

"Markus was wonderful to work with Highly recommend."

michelle j on January 2024


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Hot Leg Electric

4.90(
44
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Hot Leg Electric

4.90(
44
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Hot Leg Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"good job"

Diane W on August 2025

Hot Leg Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"good job"

Diane W on August 2025


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Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

4.74(
95
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Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

4.74(
95
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024


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ILLUMEFFECTS

4.83(
93
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ILLUMEFFECTS

4.83(
93
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

"At Illumeffects we pride ourselves in providing the experience you can trust, with the very latest in designs and energy saving technologies at an affordable price." Whether it's a simple question, or a room addition we're here for you day, or night. Call today for an estimate. Thank you!

"Response time was rapid and arrival was prompt. Scott was cordial, professional, and happy to share electrical insights. Work went more quickly than anticipated so we had a chance to address other matters during visit. All in all, a very positive experience."

Bruce W on December 2025

"At Illumeffects we pride ourselves in providing the experience you can trust, with the very latest in designs and energy saving technologies at an affordable price." Whether it's a simple question, or a room addition we're here for you day, or night. Call today for an estimate. Thank you!

"Response time was rapid and arrival was prompt. Scott was cordial, professional, and happy to share electrical insights. Work went more quickly than anticipated so we had a chance to address other matters during visit. All in all, a very positive experience."

Bruce W on December 2025


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.62(
63
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.62(
63
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."

Wendy G on May 2025

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."

Wendy G on May 2025


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Rex Moore Group, Inc.

4.85(
10
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Rex Moore Group, Inc.

4.85(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 years of experience

Rex Moore Group Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent service and work."

Neil M on September 2023

Rex Moore Group Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent service and work."

Neil M on September 2023


Ferguson Electrical Systems

5.00(
7
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Ferguson Electrical Systems

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over ten years of experience, we focus on electrical projects in the San Luis Obispo County. We will treat your home or commercial property as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

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Beau D on July 2020

With over ten years of experience, we focus on electrical projects in the San Luis Obispo County. We will treat your home or commercial property as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

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Beau D on July 2020


Elite Electric

5.00(
6
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Elite Electric

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
10 years of experience
Warranties offered

Don't settle for average, demand Elite! Welcome to Elite Electric! We always provide quality work, that is completed in a timely manner! We specialize in electrical work, with an emphasis on new construction projects. We take pride in the relationships we build with our residential and commercial accounts. We will help advise you and give direction to your project needs and have a crew standing by to get you on the schedule quickly. Give us a call today, or book us directly online!

"Very very pleasant man..did what needed..will hire again.."

David F on January 2025

Don't settle for average, demand Elite! Welcome to Elite Electric! We always provide quality work, that is completed in a timely manner! We specialize in electrical work, with an emphasis on new construction projects. We take pride in the relationships we build with our residential and commercial accounts. We will help advise you and give direction to your project needs and have a crew standing by to get you on the schedule quickly. Give us a call today, or book us directly online!

"Very very pleasant man..did what needed..will hire again.."

David F on January 2025


TRUE ELECTRIC INC

5.00(
3
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TRUE ELECTRIC INC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great communication and prompt service. Thanks. "

Steve B on May 2025

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great communication and prompt service. Thanks. "

Steve B on May 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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