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Gandzjuk Electric Incorporated
4.8(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was non-standard. I needed someone to run cable in my attic. He accepted the job, showed up on-time and completed the task for the price quoted. I feel kind of bad dinging him 1/2 a star, but I has asked him to arrange a time to come back to install a light but I never received a return call."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JVEC, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew came on time and did an excellent job installing electrical wiring and installing the ceiling fan. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mattiace Electric
5.0(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mattiace Electric is awesome! Billy got the job done in a quick, efficient and kind manner. I couldn't have asked for anything more. He installed 2 light fixtures and had to install ceiling boxes to connect the electrical. He even came back the next day to tweak the fixtures a little bit (I wanted one a little higher but said it was fine) and patched up the dry wall well. He was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. He went above and beyond - and for SUCH a good price. Would definitely hire him again!"
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Emporia Home monitoring electrical system
50 amp outdoor  EV charger
400 pound chandelier install
Electrical Project

+38

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent quality and value, prompt install of a 200 Amp panel. Raymond and his team are A+ electricians who go above and beyond. The job site looks like new, paint/stucco meticulously patched up. Will hire again and recommend."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Albrik Electric Co.
5.0(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Albrik Electric Co was contracted out as a 3rd party to complete an installation for a business client. The former electrical contractor was let go and Albrik Electric Co stepped in to resume the work. Between the ease of communication, the quality of work, flexibility of work time, and fair pricing, I highly recommend using Albrik Electric Co. We will consider using this company again for future projects."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio did a fantastic job! Very happy with the clean install of my tier 2 charger and he added a plug down below my panel. Would recommend for any sort of EV charging installs! Clear communicator, showed up when he said he would and his services were well-priced!"
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Panel upgrade

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Rock Bottom Construction Inc
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am a tenant in Anaheim Hills. The power to two of our bedrooms went out on Easter Sunday. RBC came out on Monday, determined what needed to be done, and by Wednesday the issue was resolved. Their interaction, communication and work was very professional. I’d definitely hire them for more work."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve is awesome. I called for a quote and he saved me money by talking me through a diagnosis. He spent a lot of time to help me figure it out and didn't charge me a dime. I was able to fix it myself with his help. He already gave me a very reasonable quote. It's a company that can be trusted. I will definitely call for all my electrical needs for properties I manage. If you need any electrical work done, I wouldn't hesitate to give Steve at Wilson Electric a call. Thank you for the help!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, 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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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. 

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 for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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