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Stallings Electric
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

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Customers say: Quick response

"I purchased a Generac 13kw generator from Stallings Electric and installed. Everything from start to finish was excellent communication, install, and customer walk through when completed. I had other bids from other local contractors and their pricing was also the best."
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+11

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sunrise Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon (Sunrise Electrical) responded next day to my email. Visited job day after, explained replacement and upgrade to main (burned up) panel, current grounding requirements, , and permit process. Submitted bid next day. This type of work may be twice as expensive as youâ re thinking, but you probably need licensed, bonded , etc. with good equipment and crew. We were confident they would do the job as described. They worked hard to prioritize our repairs even though the our county was in the midst of disastrous storms and there were several emergencies they were dealing with concurrently. Their work included exterior stucco around new panel and crawling under house to attach the new ground wire. They compted us a fix of an adjacent gate latch and repair of a suspect circuit in the garage. Will hire again for repairs or upgrades."
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Bay Area Construction Projects LLC
5.0(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great customer service. Started job quickly. No short cuts doing a quality repair of window flashing install under wood paneling directly above window and making new paneling and installed. We hope to use him again. Highly recommend!"
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Dustin Baldwin jr
New to Angi

Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

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Hardworking problem solver who is passionate about delivering consistently high-quality work. I enjoy working with my hands, various types of power tools, and equipment. When troubleshooting I am very reliable at developing creative solutions to complex problems. A quick learner who is willing to go above and beyond to deliver the community I serves with a job well done and done right, ensuring customer satisfaction and public safety. I always takes full advantage of opportunities to learn new skills and/or techniques and enjoys the challenge of learning new material.

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Tom McClellan Electric TME
5.0(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom works to a very high standard and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. He’s very skilled with decades of experience and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to install my generator. Very pleasant guy to be around, high standards all around. A true professional."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Generator Guy
4.9(
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called the Generator Guy because I knew my generator was due for its service but the company I usually use wouldn’t get back to me. Bryan fit me in right away and came out to do the annual service. Fortunately, while he was there, he noticed that two of my hoses were in bad shape, (which he showed me), and he took care of replacing those for me too. I rely on my generator each winter and it gives me great peace to know that it will be ready to go when the power goes out. I highly recommend and will happily use them in the future."
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+4

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Hyperion Electric
5.0(
113
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Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shaine was great! He was on time, friendly and had my electrical switch and Ring video doorbell installed in no time! I will definitely be using him again soon to replace other light fixtures and switches throughout my house!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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.

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.

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. 

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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