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Zarco's Electrical
4.5(
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time for consultation for installation of generator panel?? Installation went well, the staff was on time for the installation, communicated what they were doing, put together the generator for me and cleaned up after the job."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Talley Electrical Service
4.8(
181
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Talley electrical scheduled the work just days after the estimate. Neil was pleasant and easy to deal with. His price was good, and I would gladly use his services again. The end result was neat and professional and work was done in one visit. Neil figured out a way to install a car charger in the least invasive way possible."
Response time9 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben did a great job installing our bathroom exhaust fan. He was on time, very clean and charged me the price he quoted. He even wore protective booties over his shoes while inside the house. I'm now looking for more projects for Ben to do. Thank You again, see you soon Ben."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Divine Electric, Inc.
4.4(
29
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Joseph was on the job when he said he would be here. He is knowledgeable about the issue I presented, but did not try to oversell me on the job. He did notice that an electrical outlet could be improved with not a lot of time or money and which made my system safer. I would definitely hire Joseph and DIvine Electric again when I need them. Carol Fabric"
Service Marin since 2003!
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+4

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BA Electric, Inc.
4.8(
109
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Five stars from start to finish. Found Bay Area Electric on Home Advisor. James called ME the next day before I could call him. He asked me for more details about the job and then sent me a very reasonable proposal. I told him I'd like to proceed and he let me know the date for install - 4 weeks out. (Trades are so busy right now!) Danny and Tua showed up 10 minutes early and were friendly and professional. The light fixture over the sink could not accommodate the can light that I wanted due to a beam, but Danny offered up an alternate fixture that looks great. He checked in with us on spacing for the remainder of the lights as well as the height for the chandelier. They worked well together and I felt like we were partners in the project with them - letting them know our preferences and then they executed beautifully. Sooo pleased! I highly recommend them and will use them again!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 ceiling fan/lights installed in the bedrooms. Installation included 2 new circular circuit boxes in each bedroom ceiling. In addition, I replaced the kitchen ceiling light with an LED fixture. The 2 workers were very polite and professional and worked quickly and efficiently, in addition to being respectful of my personal belongings."
Multimeter Test
100 amp Sub Panel
100 amp Sub Panel
Installing Unistrut
Stripping Wire

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ED Electric Group Inc.
4.7(
42
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The proprietor, Michael Martins attended my service request, installation of a Tesla wall charger, promptly, friendly and professionally. The electrician, Edward, was first class."
Tesla Ev charger
Office lights
Unique chandelier lights
Pendent light
Lights

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E Fitzgerald, Inc.
4.2(
27
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently bought an plug in EV vehicle and need a 220 charger installed. I had heard great things of Sean Conners of EFI so I contacted him. He promptly came by and gave me a fair quote, he even advised on me on the charger. Sean communicated very well and did the installation within days of me getting my charger. His work was excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending him highly. Do yourself a favor and use this professional electrician for all your electrical needs."
Electrical
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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