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Avatar for Casaroja Electric Inc
Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio and his assistant installed an EV charger at my place, and they did an amazing job. I’m so glad I hired them. Their price was reasonable compared to other contractors. I highly recommend them and would definitely use their company again for any future jobs."
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+1

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luminous Quality Electric Inc
5.0(
32
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Obed on this project. He was friendly, responsive, and very professional. He helped me install a new circuit and outlet for an EV charger, along with some other light electrical work. His price was fair and competitive with other bids I received, and the work was completed timely and competently. I will reach out to him again for any electrical needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B & C Electric Corp
5.0(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B&C Electric did a great job. Robert Burns came to my house after another electrician from another company installed a Tesla charger. For the next 4 weeks we had trouble with different areas of our house losing power. I called this initial electrician back to fix the problem. He came and did some work but the power outages continued. That's when I said enough is enough and called Robert at B&C electric. He came and did a thorough evaluation of my sub panel. He found that the breaker switch installed by the other company was not only cheap but not wired correctly. Robert installed a new breaker switch and I have not had any trouble since. Robert explained everything to me and showed me what he was doing. The best electrician I have used, hands down. I will use him again!"
60 amp Siemens
Bushing
Grounding
Light sequence
Emporia charger

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
4.7(
15
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Having electrical issues to the point of calling SDG&E who sent a tech out immediately. Verdict: SDG&E was not the problem; the problem was in our panel. Appointment set, Jeremiah came right on time, made the diagnosis, gave us the options, and made the repairs within the hour. Jeremiah gave great information on the problem and the causes of the issue. Will use Mister Sparky in the future for any electrical issue."
Electrical
264 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.2(
908
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe was great to work with i asked for a quote and he gave me exactly that and scheduled the installation of 2 wired smoke alarms the next day,Nariel was the electrician and he did a great job, very pleasant, very nice and his work was very neat. I will be using J Casillas electric again."
 custom home
 track lighting
My work.
 low voltage 4inch
 fans

+57

Response time7 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kent Electrical Services Inc.
4.3(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician Matt provided exemplary service to complete my complicated electrical job. Matt responded to my request with prompt and professional precision. He explained what needed to be done and efficiently (and Covid safely) completed the work which Included two trips to Home Depot."
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+11

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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