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Avatar for Western Summit Electrical
Western Summit Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was on time, professional, very polite, got the job done quickly and explained in detail how to operate the generator. I would hire him again!"
25KW Generac
Response time12 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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LEGENDARY ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys installed solar panels and four batteries they did an awesome job. Super clean efficient and got the job done quickly. Good communication skills. I would highly recommend.!"
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Scott Shelton Electric
5.0(
18
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott provided the lowest estimate of the three I got. He was able to schedule the job in less than a week and the job was done well and quickly as scheduled. No issues since the job was completed about a week ago. I would call him first for any other electrical work I may have in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kranick Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel did an excellent job with my Main Panel upgrade and adding 2 EV chargers as well as 12 recessed lights! Everything turned out exactly as needed. Great to have someone you trust, pricing was extremely reasonable and he showed respect to my property and time! Only electrician I will need to know."
New service location
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Huft Home Services
4.9(
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A technician arrived at the appointed time and easily diagnosed the problem. I had purchased the unit and had it installed 6 years prior by another company but I couldn't recall if it was still under warranty. The tech did some research and found out it was under warranty and rather than charging me for more than $49 service call, suggested I call the original installing company, since that might save me money with labor, stating he would gladly do the repair if that was my preference. I did decide to call the installer, and that was the right decision since it was a problem with a part they had already replaced for me, they had had the same problem with other units from the manufacturer. I am confident my house will be cool this summer, that's all that counts, right? Even though Huft didn't do my repair, they showed professionalism with helping me come up with the right solution and help me safe money in the process."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ZELLER ELECTRICAL INC
5.0(
5
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business! 5 years experience in Solar and Electrical projects in the area!!\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

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