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Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
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Approved Pro

Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
718 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025


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E Fitzgerald Inc

PO Box 6518
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro

E Fitzgerald Inc

PO Box 6518
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
60 local quotes requested

Put Your Electrical System in Good Hands - Welcome to EFI Partner with our licensed and insured local electricians in Santa Rosa & Windsor, CA Whether it's powering your home or business, your electrical system can be complicated and dangerous if not handled properly. At EFI Electric, we know how important it is to have qualified technicians take care of your electrical needs. That's why we provide professional electrical services in Santa Rosa, Windsor, CA and surrounding areas near San Francisco, Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Our team strives to deliver high-quality work at competitive prices. We also work hard to ensure fast turnaround times, friendly customer service and complete satisfaction. Call 707-542-1410 now to discover the difference our local electricians can make for you. We offer free no-obligation estimates. Company Website - https://efielectric.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/efitzgeraldinc/

"Scott Fitzgerald was awesome! He listened and did the appropriate troubleshooting until he found the problem and resolved it promptly. I will definitely hire him again. Six stars!!!"

Cheryl S on May 2025

Put Your Electrical System in Good Hands - Welcome to EFI Partner with our licensed and insured local electricians in Santa Rosa & Windsor, CA Whether it's powering your home or business, your electrical system can be complicated and dangerous if not handled properly. At EFI Electric, we know how important it is to have qualified technicians take care of your electrical needs. That's why we provide professional electrical services in Santa Rosa, Windsor, CA and surrounding areas near San Francisco, Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Our team strives to deliver high-quality work at competitive prices. We also work hard to ensure fast turnaround times, friendly customer service and complete satisfaction. Call 707-542-1410 now to discover the difference our local electricians can make for you. We offer free no-obligation estimates. Company Website - https://efielectric.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/efitzgeraldinc/

"Scott Fitzgerald was awesome! He listened and did the appropriate troubleshooting until he found the problem and resolved it promptly. I will definitely hire him again. Six stars!!!"

Cheryl S on May 2025


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Fatima Electric, Inc.

1535 Farmers Lane #282
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Fatima Electric, Inc.

1535 Farmers Lane #282
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
181 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented, and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented, and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
Approved Pro

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
453 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Our Service Tech, Alex Peck, arrived on time to perform the annual check up & tune-up of our HVAC System. He was very professional and following the Tune-Up asked if there was any other items that needed done or looked into that he could take care of. His services were very much appreciated and very professional. Lee"

Lain L on September 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Our Service Tech, Alex Peck, arrived on time to perform the annual check up & tune-up of our HVAC System. He was very professional and following the Tune-Up asked if there was any other items that needed done or looked into that he could take care of. His services were very much appreciated and very professional. Lee"

Lain L on September 2025


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AMP-A-NEER

1425 Maple Ave
4.98(
23
)
Approved Pro

AMP-A-NEER

1425 Maple Ave
4.98(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good Job"

Robin B on July 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good Job"

Robin B on July 2025


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BA Electric, Inc.

6366 Commerce Boulevard, Unit 198
4.86(
105
)
Approved Pro

BA Electric, Inc.

6366 Commerce Boulevard, Unit 198
4.86(
105
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We had James Parker from B A Electric run electric wiring so we could have power to mount our television on our living room wall. He had to cut the sheetrock to install the wiring. When the wiring was complete he replaced the sheet rock and spackled so the wall looked perfect. He completely cleaned everything up after as was very friendly. He was very fast and efficient."

John P on February 2017

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We had James Parker from B A Electric run electric wiring so we could have power to mount our television on our living room wall. He had to cut the sheetrock to install the wiring. When the wiring was complete he replaced the sheet rock and spackled so the wall looked perfect. He completely cleaned everything up after as was very friendly. He was very fast and efficient."

John P on February 2017


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Hogan Electric

7955 Ferrari Way
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Hogan Electric

7955 Ferrari Way
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Hogan Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Jared did good work and stuck to the pricing he quoted. He was personable, on time, patient and and took the time to explain everything when asked. He was has the knowledge, skills and ability to get the job done right. I really appreciate the extra efforts he took to make sure the wiring looked clean and professionally installed. The nature of the work is that there are wires in the walls that nobody would ever see, but he took the time to organize, staple them and did things right. I would recommend Jared’s services to friends and family. I’m happy with his work."

Lasan C on February 2022

Hogan Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Jared did good work and stuck to the pricing he quoted. He was personable, on time, patient and and took the time to explain everything when asked. He was has the knowledge, skills and ability to get the job done right. I really appreciate the extra efforts he took to make sure the wiring looked clean and professionally installed. The nature of the work is that there are wires in the walls that nobody would ever see, but he took the time to organize, staple them and did things right. I would recommend Jared’s services to friends and family. I’m happy with his work."

Lasan C on February 2022



Reichert Building Solutions

11 Friendly Lane
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Reichert Building Solutions

11 Friendly Lane
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they are great"

Jenny H on July 2024

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they are great"

Jenny H on July 2024


Napa Lock & Safe

1750 Main Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Napa Lock & Safe

1750 Main Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and being of service.

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and being of service.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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