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Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
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Approved Pro

Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
723 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025


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Shadow electric

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Shadow electric

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

We specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial electrical construction/maintenance. We believe deeply in effective communication, safety and quality craftsmanship. If you choose us, the job will get done right the first time and there will never be a doubt in your mind of why you picked us in the first place. We look forward to working with you.

"Perfect. Quick and very professional."

Joan H on October 2024

We specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial electrical construction/maintenance. We believe deeply in effective communication, safety and quality craftsmanship. If you choose us, the job will get done right the first time and there will never be a doubt in your mind of why you picked us in the first place. We look forward to working with you.

"Perfect. Quick and very professional."

Joan H on October 2024


MC Electric

549 6TH AVE
3.33(
3
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Approved Pro

MC Electric

549 6TH AVE
3.33(
3
)
Approved Pro
30 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

My team and I at MC Electric have served customers from the Bay Area to San Jose and the surrounding areas with highly-qualified fully-insured electricians. Our electricians are known for being responsive, accessible, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable. MC Electric has the skills and expertise necessary to do all electrical work, large or small, on all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. All of my work is warranted and 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Don't get shocked twice, get the right contractor. Call Monte at MC Electric.

"Tried to called them but say that he forgot, He did not apologies change the time and date but never show up. Very unprofessional."

Toshi T on November 2023

My team and I at MC Electric have served customers from the Bay Area to San Jose and the surrounding areas with highly-qualified fully-insured electricians. Our electricians are known for being responsive, accessible, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable. MC Electric has the skills and expertise necessary to do all electrical work, large or small, on all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. All of my work is warranted and 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Don't get shocked twice, get the right contractor. Call Monte at MC Electric.

"Tried to called them but say that he forgot, He did not apologies change the time and date but never show up. Very unprofessional."

Toshi T on November 2023


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M & M Electric

Local
4.60(
5
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Approved Pro

M & M Electric

Local
4.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 local quotes requested

M & M Electric has made it our job to make sure that your electrical repairs and installations are done carefully and correctly. When your electrical system is in need of repair, it is often dangerous to let the problem remain unsolved. Electrical systems are complex and interconnected, which means that, when one component is out of place, the entire system is at risk. With our help, we will be able to identify the exact issue that is preventing your system from functioning properly. We work on anything from generators and lighting installation, to electric panel repair. Needless to say, our work has provided customers with electrifying satisfaction.

"M & M did the right work, on time and fair price. Friendly service and will use again!"

Anthony M on August 2024

M & M Electric has made it our job to make sure that your electrical repairs and installations are done carefully and correctly. When your electrical system is in need of repair, it is often dangerous to let the problem remain unsolved. Electrical systems are complex and interconnected, which means that, when one component is out of place, the entire system is at risk. With our help, we will be able to identify the exact issue that is preventing your system from functioning properly. We work on anything from generators and lighting installation, to electric panel repair. Needless to say, our work has provided customers with electrifying satisfaction.

"M & M did the right work, on time and fair price. Friendly service and will use again!"

Anthony M on August 2024


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Los Gatos Electric, Inc.

15559 Union Ave
4.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Los Gatos Electric, Inc.

15559 Union Ave
4.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
54 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

For over 14 years, Los Gatos Electric has specialized in keeping homes powered, efficient, and ready for the future. Our expertise includes service panel upgrades, solar and battery installations, backup generators, and EV charger solutions. We value listening to your needs, providing clear guidance, and moving your project forward quickly and professionally. We’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, and lasting electrical solutions you can count on.

"Los Gatos Electric provided a great turn key operation. Jim coordinated delivery of the replacement generator, also coordinated enlarging the cement pad and installation of the unit. He replaced my 25 year old generator with a Generac Generator. And hooked it up to the existing automatic switching panel which saved me time and money. Overall, I thought it was an excellent effort."

Robert M on July 2025

For over 14 years, Los Gatos Electric has specialized in keeping homes powered, efficient, and ready for the future. Our expertise includes service panel upgrades, solar and battery installations, backup generators, and EV charger solutions. We value listening to your needs, providing clear guidance, and moving your project forward quickly and professionally. We’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, and lasting electrical solutions you can count on.

"Los Gatos Electric provided a great turn key operation. Jim coordinated delivery of the replacement generator, also coordinated enlarging the cement pad and installation of the unit. He replaced my 25 year old generator with a Generac Generator. And hooked it up to the existing automatic switching panel which saved me time and money. Overall, I thought it was an excellent effort."

Robert M on July 2025


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
Approved Pro

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
461 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.

"Just had the initial diagnostic visit. I was given terrible news (I'll probably end up getting a new furnace $$$), but the technician Ricky was wonderful. He was extremely polite, professional, and friendly. He did a very thorough inspection and then gave me a very thorough explanation of the problems. This included photos he took on the spot of some internal parts (oil leakage, heavy dust & dirt, stress markings).... at no point did I feel like I couldn't trust what he was telling or showing me. He answered every question I had. He went into the "attic" of my Eichler to check the ductwork (via a 14" hole in the closet ceiling, into space so shallow and tight I have no idea how the ductwork was ever even installed), and came out with photos to show me. The company was easy to work with when I had to change appointments, sent me email and text confirmations of everything, and gave me a day-before reminder of the appointment. I had an 8a- 11a window and received a text at 7:50a letting me know the technician was on his way, with a photo of him included. Perfect, perfect, perfect. The visit was $89 but reduced to $39 because I signed up for the MVP membership: $107 for a year which gets me all kinds of free services plus discounts on everything else. It even includes services on my water heater which they did not install! Additionally, they have some really good guarantees, MVP or not. Before leaving he called the office, explained all he'd found, and handed me the phone to set up an appointment with a "comfort specialist". Ariel (on the phone) was also extremely polite, professional, and friendly. These people are trained right! Or they're hiring very well. So, I will be meeting with someone to discuss repairs vs. replacement options. No repair work has been done yet (although Ricky did do a temporary fix that is allowing me to get some heat), so I can't fully review the company. But thus far I'm 100% pleased. This is probably the best experience I've ever had with any kind of repair technician. I've never used them before and have also never written a review before. The experience was just that good. I'll write another when I've finished with them just to give a full review, but so far perfect!"

Ann W on January 2019

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.

"Just had the initial diagnostic visit. I was given terrible news (I'll probably end up getting a new furnace $$$), but the technician Ricky was wonderful. He was extremely polite, professional, and friendly. He did a very thorough inspection and then gave me a very thorough explanation of the problems. This included photos he took on the spot of some internal parts (oil leakage, heavy dust & dirt, stress markings).... at no point did I feel like I couldn't trust what he was telling or showing me. He answered every question I had. He went into the "attic" of my Eichler to check the ductwork (via a 14" hole in the closet ceiling, into space so shallow and tight I have no idea how the ductwork was ever even installed), and came out with photos to show me. The company was easy to work with when I had to change appointments, sent me email and text confirmations of everything, and gave me a day-before reminder of the appointment. I had an 8a- 11a window and received a text at 7:50a letting me know the technician was on his way, with a photo of him included. Perfect, perfect, perfect. The visit was $89 but reduced to $39 because I signed up for the MVP membership: $107 for a year which gets me all kinds of free services plus discounts on everything else. It even includes services on my water heater which they did not install! Additionally, they have some really good guarantees, MVP or not. Before leaving he called the office, explained all he'd found, and handed me the phone to set up an appointment with a "comfort specialist". Ariel (on the phone) was also extremely polite, professional, and friendly. These people are trained right! Or they're hiring very well. So, I will be meeting with someone to discuss repairs vs. replacement options. No repair work has been done yet (although Ricky did do a temporary fix that is allowing me to get some heat), so I can't fully review the company. But thus far I'm 100% pleased. This is probably the best experience I've ever had with any kind of repair technician. I've never used them before and have also never written a review before. The experience was just that good. I'll write another when I've finished with them just to give a full review, but so far perfect!"

Ann W on January 2019


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Castle Electrical Services, LLC

1112 Vancouver Ave
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Castle Electrical Services, LLC

1112 Vancouver Ave
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Professional and friendly!"

Daniel B on April 2023

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Professional and friendly!"

Daniel B on April 2023


RSB Construction Group Inc.

58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

RSB Construction Group Inc.

58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!


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Fitch Electric, Inc.

7059 Commerce Cir Suite B
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro

Fitch Electric, Inc.

7059 Commerce Cir Suite B
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We are authorized Generac dealers and installers of whole home generator systems. We take pride in our customer service and customer satisfaction. From start to finish we will educate our clients and communicate thoroughly through the whole process. Additionally we take on commercial work and residential work. We offer free consultations on all aspects of work. Let us help you meet your electrical needs today.

"It is weeks like this that make me so happy to have had Fitch Electric install a generator at my house. I had them install an EV Generator a few months ago and bit the bullet for the generator knowing this summer would be HOT and PGE would be shutting us down as usual. I cannot say enough great things about Fitch Electric https://fitchelectricinc.com/ They are professional, reasonably priced and are on-time and on budget. Thanks Lucas and your team at Fitch Electric 5 out of 5 star recommend ! I only said 4.5/5 on the value only because it's expensive regardless so this isnt a knock on Fitch just the whole generator world and PGE in general. I wish we didn't have to do this but in these times over the last several years WE KNOW that PGE will be shutting off power and this is just what we have to do. I love Fitch! Will use them again 100% in the future."

Chris K on July 2023

We are authorized Generac dealers and installers of whole home generator systems. We take pride in our customer service and customer satisfaction. From start to finish we will educate our clients and communicate thoroughly through the whole process. Additionally we take on commercial work and residential work. We offer free consultations on all aspects of work. Let us help you meet your electrical needs today.

"It is weeks like this that make me so happy to have had Fitch Electric install a generator at my house. I had them install an EV Generator a few months ago and bit the bullet for the generator knowing this summer would be HOT and PGE would be shutting us down as usual. I cannot say enough great things about Fitch Electric https://fitchelectricinc.com/ They are professional, reasonably priced and are on-time and on budget. Thanks Lucas and your team at Fitch Electric 5 out of 5 star recommend ! I only said 4.5/5 on the value only because it's expensive regardless so this isnt a knock on Fitch just the whole generator world and PGE in general. I wish we didn't have to do this but in these times over the last several years WE KNOW that PGE will be shutting off power and this is just what we have to do. I love Fitch! Will use them again 100% in the future."

Chris K on July 2023


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John Buckley Electric, Inc.

48 Fleetwood Drive
4.84(
113
)
Approved Pro

John Buckley Electric, Inc.

48 Fleetwood Drive
4.84(
113
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, 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.We have completed many new Residential and Apartment buildings.

"Customer will leave a review"

Dominic G on February 2025

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, 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.We have completed many new Residential and Apartment buildings.

"Customer will leave a review"

Dominic G on February 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

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