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Avatar for A/C Benton Electric
A/C Benton Electric
5.0(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was having a problem with my electrical panel the power keep flickering so I called Chris he came out the same day he drove all the way to Marysville and told me my whole panel needed to be replaced, needed to get a permit from PG&E so they came out the next day told me the main breaker needed replacing right away so I called Chris he came back out replaced the breaker even checked the rest of the breakers, clean the post and was done in about 10 minutes he even didn't charge me for the first time he came out. I would recommend Chris he is very courteous he arrives on time he will let you know if he's going to be late he is very affordable all around great guy."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rooster Electric Co
5.0(
10
)
Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our house is over 30 years old and the electrical panel was in questionable state after various contractors over the years had accessed it for their projects. For safety and security reasons, we had Rooster Electric upgrade the electrical panel. The electrician needed to cut the house siding to install the new panel and did so expertly, providing new trim and caulking. The job looks great and we feel safer now that the panel is up to specs. Thank you, Rooster Electric, for walking us through the project and doing excellent work. Weâ re so tired of contractors taking the quick and easy route to get their job done rather than providing good, respectable customer service. Youâ ll get our recommendation whenever someone asks if we know a good and trustworthy electrical company. L&N in Fair Oaks"
Generator-fed subpanel to house
ATS
Old - Zinsco style
New, 200 amp panel
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Hunts Electrical Services
Hunts Electrical Services
5.0(
27
)
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just had them come and install some can lighting in my hall way that I wanted for some time now. They were able to remove my old fixture in the hall and install 4 new LED can lights, even installed the dimmer I wanted with it. Much appreciated!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
4.7(
16
)
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Insanely knowledgeable about his trade. I had a very tricky remodel on a single wide trailer and he got it done in a timely manner and all work was solid. Very friendly man and I m happy I got sent his number. Ty."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Bodie Electric Inc
Bodie Electric Inc
5.0(
1
)
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi there! My name is Jake and I am the owner of Bodie Electric. With over 15 years of electrical experience ranging from residential panel upgrades to $20M jobs at Levi’s Stadium and UC Davis; there is no job too big or too small! I specialize in Solar, Generators, Batteries, Panel Upgrades, and engineering for large scale projects. My goal is to be as many people’s electrician they can call for questions, help, pricing, and install. I am a single man crew that is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Battery and Panel
2 Batteries
3 batteries
Solar and battery
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DaneCo Electric
DaneCo Electric
2.9(
16
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dane fit my installation into his schedule faster than I expected and project cost me less than expected. He was prompt and throughly explained installation. Dane and his crew were very professional and did a great job! They left no trace behind of any worke done except my new fan perfectly installed. Will definitely call them again for my next project."
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators

+25

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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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