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Huft Home Services

4.88(
433
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Huft Home Services

4.88(
433
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

At Huft Home Services, we want to be the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and insulation company you trust. We take pride in serving the members of our community and strive to exceed expectations with everything we do. Having a reliable heating and cooling system in your home ensures you can stay safe and comfortable. We are the Heroes for the job! Our services are available for any make or model of heating and cooling systems no matter the age. Our NATE-certified technicians work under the Huft Creed and will always do the right thing. Our company has been operating with integrity since 2004, and we’re proud to be both BBB-accredited and NCI-certified. With our expert electrician specialists, rapid response times, and truly heroic customer service, you can feel great when calling on our team. Just as with all of our top-rated and award-winning home services, our electrical department ensures that you get the golden treatment every time we are in your home. From a simple matter like a flickering light to a whole-home rewiring project, we work quickly, safely, and effectively to deliver results that we know you’ll be 100% satisfied with every time. Whatever type of plumbing problem you have, we can address it. Our team can service any plumbing system or equipment regardless of the brand, make, or model. We vow to meet your needs with competence and courtesy to deliver long-lasting solutions. Moreover, our representatives display some important core values on every single visit. These include honesty, respect, integrity, and transparency. We are your home services HEROES!!

"Professional. Friendly and they did an excellent job. Highly recommend them."

Donn P on December 2025

At Huft Home Services, we want to be the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and insulation company you trust. We take pride in serving the members of our community and strive to exceed expectations with everything we do. Having a reliable heating and cooling system in your home ensures you can stay safe and comfortable. We are the Heroes for the job! Our services are available for any make or model of heating and cooling systems no matter the age. Our NATE-certified technicians work under the Huft Creed and will always do the right thing. Our company has been operating with integrity since 2004, and we’re proud to be both BBB-accredited and NCI-certified. With our expert electrician specialists, rapid response times, and truly heroic customer service, you can feel great when calling on our team. Just as with all of our top-rated and award-winning home services, our electrical department ensures that you get the golden treatment every time we are in your home. From a simple matter like a flickering light to a whole-home rewiring project, we work quickly, safely, and effectively to deliver results that we know you’ll be 100% satisfied with every time. Whatever type of plumbing problem you have, we can address it. Our team can service any plumbing system or equipment regardless of the brand, make, or model. We vow to meet your needs with competence and courtesy to deliver long-lasting solutions. Moreover, our representatives display some important core values on every single visit. These include honesty, respect, integrity, and transparency. We are your home services HEROES!!

"Professional. Friendly and they did an excellent job. Highly recommend them."

Donn P on December 2025


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Lancaster Electric

4.96(
67
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Lancaster Electric

4.96(
67
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
14 years of experience
Emergency services offered

At LANCASTER ELECTRIC we pride our company on a availability, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Even if you’re not sure how to, or what you’d like done, Please leave the smallest detail under the “Project Details” portion. Otherwise it may be passed on. For Emergency Situations contact us through our profile 24/7.

"Great job! On time, professional, got the work done. Highly recommend. "

Andrea B on October 2025

At LANCASTER ELECTRIC we pride our company on a availability, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Even if you’re not sure how to, or what you’d like done, Please leave the smallest detail under the “Project Details” portion. Otherwise it may be passed on. For Emergency Situations contact us through our profile 24/7.

"Great job! On time, professional, got the work done. Highly recommend. "

Andrea B on October 2025


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Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking

4.93(
148
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Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking

4.93(
148
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking 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. 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.

"He was able to set my antenna in the correct direction and make minor repairs (replace a bad cable and re-connect one of the antenna connections that was faulty). "

Ronald H on September 2025

Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking 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. 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.

"He was able to set my antenna in the correct direction and make minor repairs (replace a bad cable and re-connect one of the antenna connections that was faulty). "

Ronald H on September 2025


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Community Electric

4.97(
51
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Community Electric

4.97(
51
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Community Electric 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. Accurate knowledge of our trade is what makes us true professionals. We are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They did an excellent job and explained the process involved in the work to complete the project"

Lawrence B on November 2022

Community Electric 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. Accurate knowledge of our trade is what makes us true professionals. We are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They did an excellent job and explained the process involved in the work to complete the project"

Lawrence B on November 2022


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Light Way Electric

4.94(
49
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Light Way Electric

4.94(
49
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Light Way Electric with 10 years experience provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Fabian was on time, communicated professionally, and did the work (replacing smoke alarms) quickly. He was pleasant and knowledgeable. I would use him again in a heartbeat. I told him my situation, and he made a recommendation that expanded the scope of the project, then requoted before doing the work. All good. "

Sharon S on November 2025

Light Way Electric with 10 years experience provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Fabian was on time, communicated professionally, and did the work (replacing smoke alarms) quickly. He was pleasant and knowledgeable. I would use him again in a heartbeat. I told him my situation, and he made a recommendation that expanded the scope of the project, then requoted before doing the work. All good. "

Sharon S on November 2025


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City Wide Electric

4.86(
239
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City Wide Electric

4.86(
239
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

City Wide 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!

"John from City Wide Electric was incredibly responsive—he quickly reached out, provided a clear quote, and scheduled the work without delay. He arrived on time on the day of the job and worked efficiently and professionally throughout. The project involved removing two recessed lighting ballasts from our kitchen and installing six new can lights. John completed the electrical work in about 2.5 hours. Shortly after, his drywall crew arrived to mud and texture the ceiling, seamlessly blending the new areas with the existing surface. Both John and the drywall team did an outstanding job. They were respectful of our space and left the kitchen spotless, just as clean as when they arrived. Best of all, everything was completed in a single day. I highly recommend City Wide Electric for their quality workmanship, professionalism, and excellent customer service. "

Angela P on August 2025

City Wide 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!

"John from City Wide Electric was incredibly responsive—he quickly reached out, provided a clear quote, and scheduled the work without delay. He arrived on time on the day of the job and worked efficiently and professionally throughout. The project involved removing two recessed lighting ballasts from our kitchen and installing six new can lights. John completed the electrical work in about 2.5 hours. Shortly after, his drywall crew arrived to mud and texture the ceiling, seamlessly blending the new areas with the existing surface. Both John and the drywall team did an outstanding job. They were respectful of our space and left the kitchen spotless, just as clean as when they arrived. Best of all, everything was completed in a single day. I highly recommend City Wide Electric for their quality workmanship, professionalism, and excellent customer service. "

Angela P on August 2025


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
655
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Approved Pro

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
655
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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OV Electric

4.98(
31
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OV Electric

4.98(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

OV Electric 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. 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.

"This was a great experience. I would hire them again."

David C on January 2025

OV Electric 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. 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.

"This was a great experience. I would hire them again."

David C on January 2025


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Modern Edison, Inc.

4.79(
107
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Modern Edison, Inc.

4.79(
107
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
11 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Scott Vogeli, owner of Modern Edison, Inc., got started in the electrical industry in 2008 at Michigan State University. Scott has passed the highest level of electrical examinations in California to become a state certified journeyman electrician and licensed, bonded and insured electrical contractor. Modern Edison, Inc., offers a wide range of electrical services including complete home rewire, additions and remodels, electrical power and lighting installations, troubleshooting and repair, energy efficiency and renewable energy, internet, cable TV, telephone, security cameras/lighting, and more. Easy to work with and on time, Scott provides very clean and professional installations, following all codes and safety regulations. Scott includes a warranty for all his work and guarantees the highest level of safety and durability.

"Working with the owner, Scott, was really great. He is attentive, patient with all my questions and takes the time to discuss every detail. His pricing was also competitive. However, the installation of the main panel itself left me frustrated. Even though the work was completed and everything is working, the messy wiring inside the brand new panel left a lot to be desired. Admittedly, I don't ever see it, but another electrician that is adding a circuit to it now has to deal with the mess where it could have been so much cleaner and easier to work with. "

Rhynier M on November 2025

Scott Vogeli, owner of Modern Edison, Inc., got started in the electrical industry in 2008 at Michigan State University. Scott has passed the highest level of electrical examinations in California to become a state certified journeyman electrician and licensed, bonded and insured electrical contractor. Modern Edison, Inc., offers a wide range of electrical services including complete home rewire, additions and remodels, electrical power and lighting installations, troubleshooting and repair, energy efficiency and renewable energy, internet, cable TV, telephone, security cameras/lighting, and more. Easy to work with and on time, Scott provides very clean and professional installations, following all codes and safety regulations. Scott includes a warranty for all his work and guarantees the highest level of safety and durability.

"Working with the owner, Scott, was really great. He is attentive, patient with all my questions and takes the time to discuss every detail. His pricing was also competitive. However, the installation of the main panel itself left me frustrated. Even though the work was completed and everything is working, the messy wiring inside the brand new panel left a lot to be desired. Admittedly, I don't ever see it, but another electrician that is adding a circuit to it now has to deal with the mess where it could have been so much cleaner and easier to work with. "

Rhynier M on November 2025


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Cooper Electric

5.00(
28
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Cooper Electric

5.00(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

27 years in new and remodel residential Electrical. We have a small crew that does half residential and half Commercial tenant improvements. Half of our employees are also licensed contractors and others are card carrying graduates from local electrical schools. We really enjoy doing Small commercial TIs, Panel replacements, Electric cars, Hot tubs, Recessed lighting and ceiling fan installs.

"Jeff is wonderful. Very courteous, knowledgeable and professional. I’d certainly reach out to him again if the situation arises."

Marc K on December 2025

27 years in new and remodel residential Electrical. We have a small crew that does half residential and half Commercial tenant improvements. Half of our employees are also licensed contractors and others are card carrying graduates from local electrical schools. We really enjoy doing Small commercial TIs, Panel replacements, Electric cars, Hot tubs, Recessed lighting and ceiling fan installs.

"Jeff is wonderful. Very courteous, knowledgeable and professional. I’d certainly reach out to him again if the situation arises."

Marc K on December 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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