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Huft Home Services
4.8(
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In general, it went well. Everyone from Huft was very professional. The salesperson could not tell me the brand of water heater that would be installed. I had responded to ad on Angie's list. I should have paid attention to this. In the past, sales reps from other companies could tell me the brand name of the product, and if it qualified for a rebate. The product that was installed is an excellent product, but doesn't qualify for a rebate. The service personnel were all very polite and professional. What I would have done differently is pursued finding out the brand name of the product before it was installed and found out if it qualified for any SMUD rebates before making the purchase. In general, I would give Huft an excellent rating for service. They came back two days later when the water heater wasn't producing hot water, and installed new fuses. The technician was very professional and courteous. As a consumer, remember to jot down as many questions as possible before you meet with the contractor."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hunts Electrical Services
5.0(
27
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julian called immediately after I had placed my request. He was able to give me a quote right then so we scheduled for Tuesday between 8 and 9. I received a phone call at 7:54 AM from Julian who was here and ready to go. He did a fantastic job installing my ceiling fan, and was very considerate of my space. I will definitely call Hunts Electric for any other electrical needs that arise."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Santiago Electric, Inc.
4.9(
23
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hector came by and gave me a quote. Explained what I needed done to setup my level 2 EV Charger from Electrify America. They came out, showed up early. Got everything done on a timely manner, Even hardwired the station, instead of installing an outlet. Hook up my Car before they left and everything is charging and working great. Great business, Great employees."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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LEGENDARY ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys installed solar panels and four batteries they did an awesome job. Super clean efficient and got the job done quickly. Good communication skills. I would highly recommend.!"
Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cooper Electric
5.0(
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and his crew did a great job upgrading the electrical panels at my 6-unit apartment building. The whole experience from start to finish has been exceptional and would highly recommend Cooper Electric for any of your electrical needs. Jeff's bid for the work was very competitive compared to the other bids I received. Jeff coordinated with SMUD and the City of Sacramento Inspection/Permit Department to complete the electrical panel upgrades, power shutdown and final inspection in just one day. Jeff was personally involved throughout the entire project and kept me informed on all ongoing activities."
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Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Arcflash Electric
4.5(
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had Tony install a new breaker box on our home. The old one was failing and pg&e told us it wasn?t safe to repair. Tony was on time and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone needing electrical work."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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GSI
5.0(
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George was very professional and efficient. Truly a pleasure working with him and I look forward to doing more projects with GSI. Affordable and everything I envisioned it to be. Truly thankful to have come across this business. Thanks GSI and Angi."
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Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Bonney Plumbing Heating Air & Rooter Service
4.0(
296
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Serving Galt, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They used the part I had at the house to fix it. I bought it about a year ago, and had never put it in. I called them, and they came out to put the part in. It is working ok now. I have been using this company for 15 years now."
Our team at Bonney helped restore flow at this Sacramento home by performing a sewer spot repair on the main line for our customer.  This involved locating the problem area, digging the trench, snaking the line to clear the drain, repairing a section of the sewer pipe, and then backfilling the space to restore back to the original landscape.
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Finished Project - Installation of new free standing Tesla Electric Vehicle (EV) charger for our customer in Davis
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39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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. 

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