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Avatar for Casaroja Electric Inc
Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
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Quality Electric Corp
5.0(
17
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a fan installed in my garage and Quinn came and installed my fan. He also changed out some plugs that were bad. He did a great job and I would definitely call Quality Electric again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
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ZERO ELECTRIC
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Zero Electric was great! James was extremely knowledgeable about home generators and walked us through several pricing options that fit our budget. Their work was clean and efficient and I will definitely be hiring him in the future for our electrical issues."
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Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Solar Service Professionals, Inc.
4.9(
56
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team installs and services solar installations which makes the quality of their work better. They see what breaks over time on other projects and bring this experience to their own. This is my third project with them. My first was servicing a short in my system caused by an oversight by a different installer who had gone out of business."
Solar Repair & Maintenance
Installed Critter Guard
Squirrel home near solar panels
Solar Panel Re-install After Roof Repair
Solar Panel Packages

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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Direct Electric Company
4.6(
151
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Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied! From talking to Mngr Rick getting info to the installers Josh R & Sorry Polite; helpful; cleaned up; knowledgeable. Would highly recommend."
Tesla Wall Connector installation
Exterior wall light installation
Pendants and small chandelier installation
Recessed can lighting and ceiling fan installation
Electrical Home Improvement

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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McKee Electrical Contracting
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are knowledgeable and installed the car charging station in my garage. I had compared with other companies who seemed to be cutting corners, and I felt McKee was doing things the right way so I chose them. His communication was good, he was on time, and followed through on what he said he would do. Good, clean, and professional. I intend to have him back out for my next electrical project."
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Response time20 mins
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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. 

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.

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