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Dalcon Electric
4.5(
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Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Resolve immediate problem and generated estimates for the overall plan to address new security compliance requirements"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
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Pete's Electric
New to Angi

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
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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
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Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

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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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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
4.9(
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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

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.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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 Gilroy, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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