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Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
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Approved Pro

Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
723 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025


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Shadow electric

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Shadow electric

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
76 local quotes requested

We specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial electrical construction/maintenance. We believe deeply in effective communication, safety and quality craftsmanship. If you choose us, the job will get done right the first time and there will never be a doubt in your mind of why you picked us in the first place. We look forward to working with you.

"Perfect. Quick and very professional."

Joan H on October 2024

We specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial electrical construction/maintenance. We believe deeply in effective communication, safety and quality craftsmanship. If you choose us, the job will get done right the first time and there will never be a doubt in your mind of why you picked us in the first place. We look forward to working with you.

"Perfect. Quick and very professional."

Joan H on October 2024


MC Electric

549 6TH AVE
3.33(
3
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Approved Pro

MC Electric

549 6TH AVE
3.33(
3
)
Approved Pro
30 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

My team and I at MC Electric have served customers from the Bay Area to San Jose and the surrounding areas with highly-qualified fully-insured electricians. Our electricians are known for being responsive, accessible, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable. MC Electric has the skills and expertise necessary to do all electrical work, large or small, on all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. All of my work is warranted and 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Don't get shocked twice, get the right contractor. Call Monte at MC Electric.

"Tried to called them but say that he forgot, He did not apologies change the time and date but never show up. Very unprofessional."

Toshi T on November 2023

My team and I at MC Electric have served customers from the Bay Area to San Jose and the surrounding areas with highly-qualified fully-insured electricians. Our electricians are known for being responsive, accessible, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable. MC Electric has the skills and expertise necessary to do all electrical work, large or small, on all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. All of my work is warranted and 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Don't get shocked twice, get the right contractor. Call Monte at MC Electric.

"Tried to called them but say that he forgot, He did not apologies change the time and date but never show up. Very unprofessional."

Toshi T on November 2023


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
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Approved Pro

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
448 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

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


RSB Construction Group Inc.

58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

RSB Construction Group Inc.

58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on 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!

We pride our company on 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!


Emanuel Morales Electric

1618 Sullivan Avenue
4.98(
26
)
Approved Pro

Emanuel Morales Electric

1618 Sullivan Avenue
4.98(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Here Emanuel Morales Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Wonderful team. Well trained."

Henry C on June 2025

Here Emanuel Morales Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Wonderful team. Well trained."

Henry C on June 2025


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Avid Communication Networks

39881 Burr Ave
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Avid Communication Networks

39881 Burr Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

We are Telecom experts offering simple to advanced Telephone and Data Network installation and service. We can optimize your existing Data Network to help you manage Internet usage and Prioritize it for your Business needs. We can help you move your Business or start a new Business. Small to Large we can help. If you are interested in upgrading your system we have excellent solutions and good advice.

"Really good service. Super friendly guy."

Kati L on September 2024

We are Telecom experts offering simple to advanced Telephone and Data Network installation and service. We can optimize your existing Data Network to help you manage Internet usage and Prioritize it for your Business needs. We can help you move your Business or start a new Business. Small to Large we can help. If you are interested in upgrading your system we have excellent solutions and good advice.

"Really good service. Super friendly guy."

Kati L on September 2024


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BayArea Electrician

533 Airport Blvd #400
4.94(
47
)
Approved Pro

BayArea Electrician

533 Airport Blvd #400
4.94(
47
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We offer over 10 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We are committed to providing personalized service for each individual project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Whether you are a homeowner, a business owner or a contractor, we value your business. We want to build a relationship with you as a satisfied customer by providing you with the best experience possible. We know we have done our best when one of our customers recommends us to a friend or neighbor.

"Good job."

Michael N on March 2025

We offer over 10 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We are committed to providing personalized service for each individual project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Whether you are a homeowner, a business owner or a contractor, we value your business. We want to build a relationship with you as a satisfied customer by providing you with the best experience possible. We know we have done our best when one of our customers recommends us to a friend or neighbor.

"Good job."

Michael N on March 2025


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Bluewire Electric

2000 CRYSTAL SPRINGS Apt 212
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

Bluewire Electric

2000 CRYSTAL SPRINGS Apt 212
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
29 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The owner of BlueWire Electric Daniel T. Was extremely professional. I hired him to wire up an ADU that I am building and to wire up the panel. He was very informative and up to date on the current electrical code and title 24. I will definitely be a returning customer and look forward to have BlueWire Electric do all my future electrical work. "

Carlos R on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The owner of BlueWire Electric Daniel T. Was extremely professional. I hired him to wire up an ADU that I am building and to wire up the panel. He was very informative and up to date on the current electrical code and title 24. I will definitely be a returning customer and look forward to have BlueWire Electric do all my future electrical work. "

Carlos R on September 2025


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JC Electric

1273 EAST SAN ANTONIO ST
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

JC Electric

1273 EAST SAN ANTONIO ST
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

JC Electric is your electrical contractor in the Bay Area, specializing in residential and commercial electrical solutions. With over 12 years of experience, our licensed and insured electricians deliver top-quality workmanship, from panel upgrades and old wiring to custom lighting and smart home installations. We pride ourselves on our reliability, competitive pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether you need a simple repair or a comprehensive electrical system overhaul, we're here to ensure your project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Contact us today for a free consultation!

"Amazing and efficient work! Offered sound professional advice and solutions at a reasonable rate. "

Steven E on August 2025

JC Electric is your electrical contractor in the Bay Area, specializing in residential and commercial electrical solutions. With over 12 years of experience, our licensed and insured electricians deliver top-quality workmanship, from panel upgrades and old wiring to custom lighting and smart home installations. We pride ourselves on our reliability, competitive pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether you need a simple repair or a comprehensive electrical system overhaul, we're here to ensure your project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Contact us today for a free consultation!

"Amazing and efficient work! Offered sound professional advice and solutions at a reasonable rate. "

Steven E on August 2025

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FAQs for generator install projects in Foster City, CA

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

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.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

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