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Garner Electric
4.9(
24
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast response. Came out on Sunday. Answered all my questions. I feel allot Safer now as my outlets was sparking and the other had burn marks. Great pri e and customer service. Highly recommend."
Previously existing panel
New panel installed
Final Completion of trim and paint
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blessed Family Electric
4.9(
7
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had Jason wire two garages installing sub panels and all outlets. He also moved the meter box on a home because PG&E said we had to. He did good work things clean, and was quite pleasant to have around I would definitely hire him again as a matter of fact, Iâ m planning the next project soon"
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Fayth Lyon
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Need a breaker fixed? Outlet replaced? Room freshened up with clean paint lines?\n\nI’m a licensed journeyman electrician with 6+ years experience offering small electrical jobs and interior painting at fair prices.\n\n✔️ Clean work\n✔️ Respectful in your home\n✔️ No mess left behind\n✔️ Straightforward pricing\n✔️ Show up when I say I will\n\nPerfect for:\n• Troubleshooting tripping breakers\n• Outlet / switch replacement\n• Light fixture installs\n• Ceiling fan swaps\n• Small room repainting\n• Patch & paint touch-ups\n\nStarting Rates:\nElectrical troubleshooting – $99\nOutlet / switch replacement – $45 each\nInterior room painting – starting at $250\n\nServing Sacramento & surrounding areas.\n\nIf you want honest work without big-company pricing or runaround, message me.

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Certified Electric
4.9(
7
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We would like to acknowledge the outstanding job that Roland Benavidez, the owner of Certified Electric, did in installing a backup generator at our home. This was a complex generator installation of a 22KW Generac generator. We had a 400 amp meter main that required two transfer switches and Five SMM devices. I requested that this be a turnkey project including all aspects of the job. Roland spent significant time doing the electrical design and calculations, he took responsibility for getting the required permits from the City of Lincoln, and approvals from our HOA. He exhibited skills in addition to electrical work including moving irrigation lines, making gas connections, concrete removal and reinstall, and stucco patching. The installation was done very neatly. Roland was professional, knowledgeable, competent, and honest. We felt very at ease leaving the premises while he and his team worked. If you require electrical work done in a professional manner, we believe Certified Electric a would do the Job in an excellent fashion. Russ and Marce Weiss"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R W Electric
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had an electrical issue that the contractor working on my house could not figure out. He literally worked on it for 1 full day and was stumped. I googled Chico electricians and called the first several I found (with no response). I called RW electric and they said they happened to be in the area and were at my house the SAME DAY. He searched for the problem which ended up being several power sources tied to an old timer. He fixed the problem (that had my contract of 40+ years stumped) in a matter of hours. He showed up promptly, professionally, and was very friendly. I would have recommended him to anyone after that first experience. BUT, then about a month later, I had another electrical problem that I could figure out. I called Robert and again he showed up that SAME DAY. He fixed the problem within a half hour then told me that he couldn't even charge me for it because it was such a simple fix. I cannot recommend strongly enough that you call RW electric. Great family owned Chico business!"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Twin Bridge Electric
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I don't really like taking time to get on my phone, write a review, and then post it but I feel like Marques deserves it. I hired him to install some color changing bluetooth recessed lights and he did a great job! He didn't even have to cut into the Sheetrock. Very clean job! I'll be hiring him again to do another set of recessed lights. I just wanted to try him out. I'd recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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