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Lancer Miller
4.9(
81
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Serving Cloverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We’re very pleased with Lancer’s work. He installed two light fixtures, two wall switches, and a hardwired outlet strip in a wall previously not wired for this. It involved excavating the drywall and drilling sideways through wall studs to pull wire to the appropriate six areas. He accomplished this by making a mere two holes in the drywall (not including the holes behind the fixtures. This was no easy feat since it’s an exterior wall with insulation, making fishing wire a considerable pain (which I know because I’ve had to do it when installing a TV where I ran the wires inside the wall). He arrived on time, and his work was quick, clean, and efficient, with all fixtures placed level and even. He is obviously very experienced. I would provide pictures but with the electrical now done, I’m in the process of repairing some unrelated drywall imperfections in the same wall and doing a skim coat so everything is taped off and dusty. We will definitely be hiring Lancer again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Cloverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 ceiling fan/lights installed in the bedrooms. Installation included 2 new circular circuit boxes in each bedroom ceiling. In addition, I replaced the kitchen ceiling light with an LED fixture. The 2 workers were very polite and professional and worked quickly and efficiently, in addition to being respectful of my personal belongings."
Multimeter Test
100 amp Sub Panel
100 amp Sub Panel
Installing Unistrut
Stripping Wire

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E Fitzgerald, Inc.
4.2(
27
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Serving Cloverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The consultation with Sean was very helpful and corrected the unit we actually needed. The work was done in a timely way, very professional and thorough. The hook up of the transfer switch was perfect on the trial runs with the generator. Sean has quiet confidence that he communicated with me and gave me the trust I needed to work with his family business that was new to me. I would go right back to Fitzgerald again. Good team, good work, and good service."
Electrical
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
45
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Serving Cloverdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a great job from beginning to end. They explained how the heat pump would work, installed it and I passed my HERS test in a 100 year old beach bungalow."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
150 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.
4.5(
9
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Serving Cloverdale, 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

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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.

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. 

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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