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Baz Technology

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Baz Technology

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19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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 mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!

We are 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 mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!


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Wilson Electric

4.74(
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Wilson Electric

4.74(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 local quotes requested

Celebrating our 25th year in business, Wilson Electric is dedicated to providing quality service at an honest price! Ditch the sales pitch/third party answering service and speak to someone who cares about your next project. We specialize in total house re-wires, panel upgrades, car charging stations, recessed lighting and chandelier installations. Call: Brian or Steve @ 714-842-9700 for your free estimate. We looking forward to hearing from you! CA LIC #693150.

"No response from business. I had to follow up and only then did I get a quick email asking me to contact them if I'm still interested. I tried, again, no response. I'm no longer interested!"

Belinda P on July 2020

Celebrating our 25th year in business, Wilson Electric is dedicated to providing quality service at an honest price! Ditch the sales pitch/third party answering service and speak to someone who cares about your next project. We specialize in total house re-wires, panel upgrades, car charging stations, recessed lighting and chandelier installations. Call: Brian or Steve @ 714-842-9700 for your free estimate. We looking forward to hearing from you! CA LIC #693150.

"No response from business. I had to follow up and only then did I get a quick email asking me to contact them if I'm still interested. I tried, again, no response. I'm no longer interested!"

Belinda P on July 2020


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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.66(
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.66(
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Customers say: Quality work
192 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024


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Van Sant Electrical

4.79(
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Van Sant Electrical

4.79(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of electrical services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results we look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did what we wanted them to repair or uograde. They did a great, great job. Thank you for the best work we've seen in years!"

Miles N on July 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of electrical services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results we look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did what we wanted them to repair or uograde. They did a great, great job. Thank you for the best work we've seen in years!"

Miles N on July 2025


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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025


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Morgutia, Corp.

5.00(
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Morgutia, Corp.

5.00(
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50 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Current 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.

"They came on time, did the job, right, and cleaned up as if they were never there. I'm recommending them to all my friends and family "

Michael C on October 2025

Current 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.

"They came on time, did the job, right, and cleaned up as if they were never there. I'm recommending them to all my friends and family "

Michael C on October 2025


We service and repair home standby generators as well as light commercial generators. We are Generac certified technicians.


Community Electrical

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Community Electrical

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We take pride in helping the community! No job to big or small ! New and old systems. Back up power and generator systems! We do it all!

We take pride in helping the community! No job to big or small ! New and old systems. Back up power and generator systems! We do it all!


OC Smart Window

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OC Smart Window

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OC Smart Window can help create on-demand privacy. Smart Window film applies to any new or existing smooth glass surface. Easily control our switchable film from clear to frosted (opaque) with the click of a button or command from your smartphone. Smart Window switchable privacy film is private frosted and opaque when powered off and transparent clear when powered on.

OC Smart Window can help create on-demand privacy. Smart Window film applies to any new or existing smooth glass surface. Easily control our switchable film from clear to frosted (opaque) with the click of a button or command from your smartphone. Smart Window switchable privacy film is private frosted and opaque when powered off and transparent clear when powered on.


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Las Colinas Engineering

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Las Colinas Engineering

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical and Electronics Repair, Design New Electrical Panels, Switchboards and Switch-gear. Engineering Design. SALES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Commercial Licensed, Bonded, Commercial Vehicle and Insured. Technical and Engineering Support!

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical and Electronics Repair, Design New Electrical Panels, Switchboards and Switch-gear. Engineering Design. SALES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Commercial Licensed, Bonded, Commercial Vehicle and Insured. Technical and Engineering Support!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, you’ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

The Big Bear City, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.