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Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very happy with the service from William at Garafano Electric. I left a voice message and he returned the call within a day to set an appointment and to understand the specifics of what I needed to insure that he brought the correct parts. He let me know up front that there was a minimum one-hour charge for the visit. On the day of the appointment, William arrived precisely at the agreed time. The light switch repair was a small job that only took about 15 minutes and I'm very happy with the quality of the job and the new switch. William asked if I had other electrical tasks needed doing so that I could get the full benefit of the hour. The only item I could think of was that the bulbs in the living room fixture needed to be replaced, but it's a cathedral ceiling and too high for me to reach. I did not have the correct bulbs on hand, so William drove to Home Depot, purchased the bulbs and then installed them for me, all within the one-hour charge. This was well beyond what I expected a service provider to do and I was very pleased with the customer service. I would certainly hire Garafano Electric again."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor
4.6(
256
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Impressed with Luis & team. First installed new outlets for a TV, moved an outlet, installed outdoor lights, then upgraded my electric panel. Each time great work, very reliable, and I know it’s fairly priced."
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+29

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
198
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done right and price was fair for the EV charger install. I like that they consulted with me on options instead of rushing through the job."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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B.K. Electric Services
4.1(
142
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High praise to B.K. Electric Services! Great on-time service with a “Can Do” attitude. They did an excellent job installing a very long wire run for an EV charger. Enrique was the representative that came out for the free quotation. He had recommendations that the competition did not offer. The installers (George & Erick), were polite, and hard workers. I’m a little critical on some details of the work being performed. George & Erick addressed my concerns very much to my satisfaction. The office staff were friendly and efficient. I don’t give many reviews, but had to do it for this company. I will be using their services in the future. Thank You, B.K. Electric Services"
Dining Room FIxture (steel)
Kitchen Fixture
Under cabinet LED rope lighting for bar
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+72

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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ACT Installs
4.9(
64
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ACT Installs three-man crew was a great coordinated team. They helped me to place my 6 cameras in the best locations. They were courteous and very informative. They performed their individual tasks in an efficient workmanlike manner. I was thoroughly impressed with them and highly recommend them. They earned a 5-star rating."
Clean Wire-Free Living Room
Sonos Amps
Neatly Finished Wiring
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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J & I ELECTRIC
4.9(
14
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Julio was vey responsive and always showed up about 5 minutes early for any appointment. He was very courteous and communicative. The installation looks great and works great! I will recommend him to my friends and neighbors!"
Under cabinet lighting
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen floating shelf lighting
Track lighting
Dining can lights with a pendant light

+10

Response time8 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
77
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wighton's team did a very professional, thorough job. They were very prompt and courteous. They kept everything very clean. The units that they installed work beyond my expectations. I'm very please with the service I received, and would not hesitate to hire them again."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-lite Electric Systems
4.1(
58
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came out within a few hours on the day that I called. The 2 guys were prompt and friendly and thoroughly worked out my problem in a very short time. I'd call them again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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