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Link Electrix
4.7(
63
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The technician was clear and concise about his work and was extremely efficient and was very quick and dilligent about the quality of his work."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
79
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kelly Henson Electric, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and workmanship. Kelly explained what he was going to do every step of the way. I highly recommend Kelly Henson Electric!"
24 KW Gen-Set
Home Generator install
Home Generator install
Home Generator install
Home Generator install

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Link Electrix
4.7(
61
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I echo the thoughts of so many others and that of Sydney, in that you would think Link Electric wrote this review. Marcus is incredibly polite, attentive, easy-going, upbeat demeanor, professional and most of all, knowledgeable. When he told me he had finished installing the outside breakers, I was taken back because it he did it so quickly. I have another project to be done and Marcus will be the person I hire! He is truly exceptional like so many other have written."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Borders Electric, LLC
4.9(
40
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend. Andy installed ceiling fans that required some complex wiring and multiple light fixtures. He was super friendly, clear and accommodating, and trustworthy. We are in the process of fixing up an older condo, and he will be our go-to electrician whenever we have a need."
Solar, add battery backup
Battery with transfer switch
Solar, add battery backup
Electronics
Solar with Battery Backup

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Hot Leg Electric
4.7(
47
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Ryan from Hotleg Electric to upgrade an electrical panel. While we had him there we also decided have him install some can lights and move a few switches around. The work in the panel was perfect. Everything was labeled clearly, and all the wiring was impressively neat. He cleaned up after himself. Very professional."
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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