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Avatar for Churchill Hardware, Inc.
Churchill Hardware, Inc.
4.6(
12
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Cameron Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was in a bind when my Honda 2200 generator quit working. I was leaving to go out of town for the week but would need to use the generator when I returned. They had me drop it off with them before I left and had it all fixed up by the time I got back home and needed to use it. They were great :)"
Small Backyard El Dorado
Small Backyard El Dorado
Serrano Backyard
Serrano Backyard
Champion Generator

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Imboden's Electric
4.9(
33
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Cameron Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"30 May '17 - Jeff Imboden Electrical did all my families' electrical needs today. Excellent work and clean-up. Worked extremely well with my wife. Very professional and clean. Very good at installing overhead fans and honest beyond reproach. We highly recommend his work and look forward to hiring again !. Major Edward Sotelo, U.S. Army (medically Ret.), [email protected]"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arcflash Electric
4.5(
11
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cameron Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Anthony s team did a big kitchen remodel for us, that included taking down a wall, installing a slider, patio cement, refurbishing cabinets, new countertops, floors, etc. He was wonderful to work with, always extremely responsive, professional, and flexible. There were a few hiccups, as is often the case, and he dealt with them very well. I truly felt like he had our best interests in mind through it all, and that s really all I could ask for. We are so very excited to have a brand new kitchen that we love so much!"
Arcflash Electric
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Phoenix Energy Solutions, Inc.
4.6(
22
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Cameron Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I requested a quote from Angi's list and was contacted by telephone within minutes. An appointment was set for the next day. The contractor showed up on time, repaired our problem and gladly completed extra work that was not originally scheduled. I would definitely use this service again."
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+8

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Carnahan Electric, Ltd.
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Cameron Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are an ethical, honest, and professional company. We are easy to communicate with, always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service, and superior customer service, always leaving the job site clean. We take pride in our services and enjoy turning new clients into repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You will be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time4 days
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.
4.5(
9
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Cameron Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is hard working, diligent, and honest. I hired him 1) to put up an antenna for local tv service and 2) to fix poor wifi signals. TV was converted from cable rapidly using leftover wires. Saving $ not paying for cable and streaming off wifi. Great signal strength! WiFi was harder. He worked with ATT to determine my new iMac was sucking signals. He installed a more powerful router that solved wifi issues when iMac is off. Now I have to work with Apple to figure out how to manage the computer searching. I would not hesitate to call Joe back again. He is an excellent technician and a fine person. He is pretty busy, so sometimes it takes a few days before he can come out, but he is worth the wait."
Network Switch and Router
Driveway Camera
Backyard Camera's
Front Yard Camera
NW corner of house

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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

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