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Avatar for Sierra Smith Electric
Sierra Smith Electric
5.0(
13
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"zeke was very professional, yet down to earth. he makes you feel you're in good hands. The service appointment was performed in less than one week, and the end product was outstanding!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Silver Lining Electric
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"honestly one of those guys you can count on. He does really solid work, knows his stuff, and takes pride in what he does. He’s easy to talk to, super respectful, and just a hard-working guy all around. If you need someone who actually cares about doing the job right, he’s your guy."
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade
Main Panel upgrade

+10

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Electric
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Based in Grass Valley. Small family business. Drove down to Citrus Heights and fixed my panel with no problems. Even offered a generator when my power was out. We had to wait awhile for SMUD coordinate their inspectors."
Response time2 hrs
3 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 Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris came out to my place on short notice after a snow storm! Gave me advice on my situation, was knowledgeable about what had happened & how it would get fixed. (A tree branch ripped my service line down) Thanks again to Nolan Family Electric PC!"
Ford charger
Panel upgrade
Finished Panel
Testing Inverter
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Fayth Lyon
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Need a breaker fixed? Outlet replaced? Room freshened up with clean paint lines?\n\nI’m a licensed journeyman electrician with 6+ years experience offering small electrical jobs and interior painting at fair prices.\n\n✔️ Clean work\n✔️ Respectful in your home\n✔️ No mess left behind\n✔️ Straightforward pricing\n✔️ Show up when I say I will\n\nPerfect for:\n• Troubleshooting tripping breakers\n• Outlet / switch replacement\n• Light fixture installs\n• Ceiling fan swaps\n• Small room repainting\n• Patch & paint touch-ups\n\nStarting Rates:\nElectrical troubleshooting – $99\nOutlet / switch replacement – $45 each\nInterior room painting – starting at $250\n\nServing Sacramento & surrounding areas.\n\nIf you want honest work without big-company pricing or runaround, message me.

Grass Valley
Grass Valley
Nick Marquis
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is Nick Marquis I'm a Sacramento native and have lived in the area for over 40 years. I have a lot of experience in home remolding homes welding fabrication as well as design too. I'm very reliable and responsive. Please feel free to reach out to me with and and all questions you might have.

Fireplace Reface
Fireplace Reface
Fireplace Reface
Fireplace Reface
Custome closet

+7

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
ARP Electric and Lighting Company
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ARP Elecrtic and Lighting Company is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more 20 years of experience serving and Roseville, CA surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

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.

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.

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