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Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 ceiling fan/lights installed in the bedrooms. Installation included 2 new circular circuit boxes in each bedroom ceiling. In addition, I replaced the kitchen ceiling light with an LED fixture. The 2 workers were very polite and professional and worked quickly and efficiently, in addition to being respectful of my personal belongings."
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100 amp Sub Panel
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Installing Unistrut
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
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Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The installers were very sweet and professional. But I donâ t think I was made completely aware of how the exterior installation would look. The last 4 or 5 feet of the white pipeline are not covered and it looks unfinished and messy."
Response time2 days
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Fatima Electric, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Stephen was knowledgeable about the Code requirements for Oakland (not all of the electricians who quoted on the job were) and flexible in working through the equipment needs (a panel and a subpanel). He and his crew (Jeff and Tom) were quick, clean and efficient in the installation and the price for the work was fair. I definitely would hire them again if I need more electrical work."
Response time2 days
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Proper Power Electric
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Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reliable Service and Excellent Customer Care I’ve been really impressed with this electric company from day one. The service is consistent, my power has been reliable, and I’ve noticed real savings on my monthly bills compared to my previous provider. Whenever I’ve had a question, their customer support team has been friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful — no long hold times or confusing answers. I also appreciate their focus on clean energy and efficiency — it feels good knowing I’m supporting a company that actually cares about the community and the environment. Overall, top-notch experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for dependable and affordable electric service."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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