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Direct Electric Company

25695 Jefferson Ave
4.66(
133
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Approved Pro

Direct Electric Company

25695 Jefferson Ave
4.66(
133
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
233 local quotes requested

Premier electrical installation company in Murrieta and Temecula Valley, providing high quality, professional electrical services at affordable rates. We also install the QuietCool house fans, we have the best prices in Southern California. We pride ourselves in customer relationships, fine craftsmanship, prompt responsiveness and referral business. Additional DBA - Direct Electric Co. Family owned & operated.

"Well done, with great quality and attention to details."

John B on May 2025

Premier electrical installation company in Murrieta and Temecula Valley, providing high quality, professional electrical services at affordable rates. We also install the QuietCool house fans, we have the best prices in Southern California. We pride ourselves in customer relationships, fine craftsmanship, prompt responsiveness and referral business. Additional DBA - Direct Electric Co. Family owned & operated.

"Well done, with great quality and attention to details."

John B on May 2025


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HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

83852 Avenue 45
5.00(
18
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Approved Pro

HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

83852 Avenue 45
5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Locally Owned and Operated Since 1988 Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured Expertise in all Facets of Electrical Installation Well Respected Throughout the Construction Industry Strict Hiring Guidelines Safe Workplace Environment California State Certified Electricians Factory Trained Electricians With Continuing Education Year-Round Professional, Courteous & Trustworthy Bilingual Drug Free Safety Trained/Osha Compliant Quality Workmanship Cost Effective Management of your Project Reliability, Dependability Respect and Adherence to Job Schedules One on One Customer Service 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"The work was excellent. I will use them again."

Karin K on July 2020

HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Locally Owned and Operated Since 1988 Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured Expertise in all Facets of Electrical Installation Well Respected Throughout the Construction Industry Strict Hiring Guidelines Safe Workplace Environment California State Certified Electricians Factory Trained Electricians With Continuing Education Year-Round Professional, Courteous & Trustworthy Bilingual Drug Free Safety Trained/Osha Compliant Quality Workmanship Cost Effective Management of your Project Reliability, Dependability Respect and Adherence to Job Schedules One on One Customer Service 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"The work was excellent. I will use them again."

Karin K on July 2020


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Baz Technology

16165 Windcrest Dr.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Baz Technology

16165 Windcrest Dr.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!


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Electrical Buddy

62900 Lincoln Ave Spc 25
4.83(
26
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Electrical Buddy

62900 Lincoln Ave Spc 25
4.83(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
52 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Electrical Buddy is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. 5 years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 24/7 Emergency Service Offered

"Electrical Buddy went beyond what was expected with my oddball electrical issue. I truly appreciate how they worked with me both on time spent to discover the issue(s) with my circuit breakers and with answering my questions. They really cared."

Barbara M on September 2025

Electrical Buddy is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. 5 years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 24/7 Emergency Service Offered

"Electrical Buddy went beyond what was expected with my oddball electrical issue. I truly appreciate how they worked with me both on time spent to discover the issue(s) with my circuit breakers and with answering my questions. They really cared."

Barbara M on September 2025


Service First Electric

Marshall Ave
5.00(
8
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Service First Electric

Marshall Ave
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Service First Electric provides just that, Service First. We aim to build relationships through quality service. We offer a variety of electrical services such as: remodels or additions, lighting upgrades and installs, troubleshooting and repair, small jobs to ground up construction. We started in 2016 and have been in the electrical industry since 2005.

"Installation of Ceiling Fans"

Louis D on March 2020

Service First Electric provides just that, Service First. We aim to build relationships through quality service. We offer a variety of electrical services such as: remodels or additions, lighting upgrades and installs, troubleshooting and repair, small jobs to ground up construction. We started in 2016 and have been in the electrical industry since 2005.

"Installation of Ceiling Fans"

Louis D on March 2020



Las Colinas Engineering

3490 LAUREL AVENUE
5.00(
2
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Las Colinas Engineering

3490 LAUREL AVENUE
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical and Electronics Repair, Design New Electrical Panels, Switchboards and Switch-gear. Engineering Design. SALES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Commercial Licensed, Bonded, Commercial Vehicle and Insured. Technical and Engineering Support!

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical and Electronics Repair, Design New Electrical Panels, Switchboards and Switch-gear. Engineering Design. SALES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Commercial Licensed, Bonded, Commercial Vehicle and Insured. Technical and Engineering Support!


"I am so glad I found C &L Construction for my remodel ! The team was always on time , responsive , and worked in the timeline they promised ! I had a complete remodel done for a single family home and their work was flawless!!!"

Ani B on August 2019

Home Improvement company. We do kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, painting, windows, new construction, and much more!

"I am so glad I found C &L Construction for my remodel ! The team was always on time , responsive , and worked in the timeline they promised ! I had a complete remodel done for a single family home and their work was flawless!!!"

Ani B on August 2019


A & S Matic - Transmission, Part, & Repair

11793 Beach Blvd
5.00(
1
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A & S Matic - Transmission, Part, & Repair

11793 Beach Blvd
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A & S Matic is a family owned and operated we specialize in transmission repair, parts sales, and general automotive maintenance. We are here to help with maintenance, repairs, or projects!

A & S Matic is a family owned and operated we specialize in transmission repair, parts sales, and general automotive maintenance. We are here to help with maintenance, repairs, or projects!


Swell Energy

3347 Motor Ave #200
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Swell Energy

3347 Motor Ave #200
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

Swell’s mission is to enable a reliable and sustainable energy future by accelerating the adoption of residential energy storage. Swell makes it easy for homeowners to take control of their energy by assisting homeowners in selecting the right products, providing financing options, and managing the design and installation process. Swell makes home batteries financially rewarding by creating programs with utilities for homeowners to profit from sharing excess energy with the grid when and where it’s needed most, reducing reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants.

Swell’s mission is to enable a reliable and sustainable energy future by accelerating the adoption of residential energy storage. Swell makes it easy for homeowners to take control of their energy by assisting homeowners in selecting the right products, providing financing options, and managing the design and installation process. Swell makes home batteries financially rewarding by creating programs with utilities for homeowners to profit from sharing excess energy with the grid when and where it’s needed most, reducing reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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