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DJ3 Electric

4.82(
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DJ3 Electric

4.82(
11
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

**SAME DAY/NEXT DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE! **DJ3 Electric is were you will get personalize service from the owner!! We have the experienced and dedicated. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. I have quality experience in this industry, and will make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! **AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO DO UNDERGROUND PANEL CHANGES**

"Don was responsive, figured out what I needed and got it done in the most efficient and budget conscious way. He was on time, got here when he said he would and was willing to figure out solutions. Personable and social as well. Great service!"

Melvin C on October 2024

**SAME DAY/NEXT DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE! **DJ3 Electric is were you will get personalize service from the owner!! We have the experienced and dedicated. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. I have quality experience in this industry, and will make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! **AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO DO UNDERGROUND PANEL CHANGES**

"Don was responsive, figured out what I needed and got it done in the most efficient and budget conscious way. He was on time, got here when he said he would and was willing to figure out solutions. Personable and social as well. Great service!"

Melvin C on October 2024


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Fatima Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Fatima Electric, Inc.

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
187 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented, and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented, and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024


Searchlight Electric, LLC

5.00(
4
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Searchlight Electric, LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Reliable, Honest, Hardworker. Always respond to text and phone calls promptly. We used Petes services multiple times, which included full kitchen rewiring, bathroom remodel and outlet help in an older house. Highly recommend his work/service."

Tony S on January 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Reliable, Honest, Hardworker. Always respond to text and phone calls promptly. We used Petes services multiple times, which included full kitchen rewiring, bathroom remodel and outlet help in an older house. Highly recommend his work/service."

Tony S on January 2024


ED'S ELECTRIC

5.00(
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ED'S ELECTRIC

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

ED'S ELECTRIC is currently serving Sacramento and the surrounding areas. For a job well done with your residential services, please give us a call today. All estimates are free for perspective customers.

"Eduardo was very professional and helpful! Will definitely call him again when I have another project in mind."

Debbie M on January 2023

ED'S ELECTRIC is currently serving Sacramento and the surrounding areas. For a job well done with your residential services, please give us a call today. All estimates are free for perspective customers.

"Eduardo was very professional and helpful! Will definitely call him again when I have another project in mind."

Debbie M on January 2023


Napa Lock & Safe

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Napa Lock & Safe

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and being of service.

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and being of service.


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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

4.94(
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

4.94(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024


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Site Electric Services

4.80(
5
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Site Electric Services

4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Site Electric Services is a group of Vallejo Electricians and Electrical Engineers who are passionate about great customer service and delivering solutions to our clients. Our business divisions support both residential customers and commercial and industrial customers in the bay area. We hold both C-10 Electrical Contractors and Electrical Engineering License in CA. Our Residential Electricians specialize in Panel Upgrades, Off Grid Solar and Hybrid Solar installations, New Construction, and service.

"Will hire again."

Matt R on August 2024

Site Electric Services is a group of Vallejo Electricians and Electrical Engineers who are passionate about great customer service and delivering solutions to our clients. Our business divisions support both residential customers and commercial and industrial customers in the bay area. We hold both C-10 Electrical Contractors and Electrical Engineering License in CA. Our Residential Electricians specialize in Panel Upgrades, Off Grid Solar and Hybrid Solar installations, New Construction, and service.

"Will hire again."

Matt R on August 2024


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
655
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
655
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
510 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Our Service Tech, Alex Peck, arrived on time to perform the annual check up & tune-up of our HVAC System. He was very professional and following the Tune-Up asked if there was any other items that needed done or looked into that he could take care of. His services were very much appreciated and very professional. Lee"

Lain L on September 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Our Service Tech, Alex Peck, arrived on time to perform the annual check up & tune-up of our HVAC System. He was very professional and following the Tune-Up asked if there was any other items that needed done or looked into that he could take care of. His services were very much appreciated and very professional. Lee"

Lain L on September 2025


Towers EC

5.00(
3
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Towers EC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

Residential and Commercial electrical work. Upgrades, expert troubleshooting, efficient energy solutions. Lighting, Back up power and motor control expertise. Lifetime workmanship guarantee, equipment one year or per the manufacturer.

"Went well. New electrical box and chandelier installed. Professional service and appointment was quickly scheduled. Cost was about what would be expected."

Ryan W on October 2025

Residential and Commercial electrical work. Upgrades, expert troubleshooting, efficient energy solutions. Lighting, Back up power and motor control expertise. Lifetime workmanship guarantee, equipment one year or per the manufacturer.

"Went well. New electrical box and chandelier installed. Professional service and appointment was quickly scheduled. Cost was about what would be expected."

Ryan W on October 2025


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G C Electric

5.00(
7
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G C Electric

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The tech was professional and efficient. While during the process he informed us of everything he was doing. Thank you. "

Larry J on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The tech was professional and efficient. While during the process he informed us of everything he was doing. Thank you. "

Larry J on June 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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