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Sierra Smith Electric
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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(
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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

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Electric
5.0(
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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 time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NOLAN FAMILY ELECTRIC PC
5.0(
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Serving Grass Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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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 time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Fayth Lyon
New to Angi

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.

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ARP Electric and Lighting Company
New to Angi

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

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

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

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

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

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

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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. 

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