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Avatar for Nichols Electric
Nichols Electric
4.6(
75
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Garden Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Nichols promptly replied to my needing an electrician and came right out and fixed my problem. The other companies I contacted did not even have the decency to return my calls or check on me. my house could have burned down! I will definitely call on Nichols again if I have a problem!!!"
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Watts Up Electric & Solar Inc.
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - RepairFixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Garden Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A full solar installation was completed as well as an MPU. The work looks great, is very clean, and operates seamlessly!"
main panel pre paint
New solar array
Panel labeling
200/225 Bus panel
Fresh wiring

+5

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NOLAN FAMILY ELECTRIC PC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Garden Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had older trailer electric box give out. Replaced electrical box. Fast response."
Ford charger
Panel upgrade
Finished Panel
Testing Inverter
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.
4.5(
9
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Garden Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is hard working, diligent, and honest. I hired him 1) to put up an antenna for local tv service and 2) to fix poor wifi signals. TV was converted from cable rapidly using leftover wires. Saving $ not paying for cable and streaming off wifi. Great signal strength! WiFi was harder. He worked with ATT to determine my new iMac was sucking signals. He installed a more powerful router that solved wifi issues when iMac is off. Now I have to work with Apple to figure out how to manage the computer searching. I would not hesitate to call Joe back again. He is an excellent technician and a fine person. He is pretty busy, so sometimes it takes a few days before he can come out, but he is worth the wait."
Network Switch and Router
Driveway Camera
Backyard Camera's
Front Yard Camera
NW corner of house

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Cool Electric
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Garden Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Dan to install an outlet and he also found other serious problems with my house electrical. I have a much older home and was in desperate need of some electrical fixes. Dan was so nice and professional and very knowledgeable. He took the time to check everything out and really cared that things be right and things be safe. His price was very reasonable and I would definitely call him again and refer him to anyone."
Kitchen lighting
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bodie Electric Inc
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Garden Valley, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CM Electric
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Garden Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The technicians from CM Electric did an excellent job installing my new 200 Amp service panel at a cost lower than all of my other estimates. I would highly recommend them. Thank you Angi for the referral!"
Transfer Switch Install
Finished Install
Generator Upgrade
Finished Transfer Switch
Transfer Switch Install

+6

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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