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Pete's Electric
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Dustin Baldwin jr
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

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Hardworking problem solver who is passionate about delivering consistently high-quality work. I enjoy working with my hands, various types of power tools, and equipment. When troubleshooting I am very reliable at developing creative solutions to complex problems. A quick learner who is willing to go above and beyond to deliver the community I serves with a job well done and done right, ensuring customer satisfaction and public safety. I always takes full advantage of opportunities to learn new skills and/or techniques and enjoys the challenge of learning new material.

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Bay Area Construction Projects LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Bay Area Construction Projects LLC is a licensed and insured general contractor serving the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, carpentry, waterproofing, decks, fences, framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical, roofing, tree service and general repairs. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, clear communication, and reliable service on every project. We take pride in completing projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. 4085912082

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Hillman Electric Z
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience! Mr. Hillman and his assistant, Juan, were masked, neat, clean, personable and a joy to work with. Mr. Hillman is knowledgeable and made several excellent suggestions for improved lighting situations. They went shopping for all the bulbs and fixtures. I would definitely hire them again. Mr. Hillman was the only contractor who contacted me on the list."
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The Generator Guy
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Bryan is awesome! I’ve had several folks work on my generator and were unsuccessful in getting it properly running. Bryan got here with all of his tools and had it fixed in 30min. He’s extremely knowledgeable and can diagnose your issue quickly. Look no further!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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