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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
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Boost Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed two chandeliers for us. Were great to work with and the lights look beautiful."
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

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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

"James is an awesome owner and wonderful to work with! He sent Danny and another person to complete our lighting job. They did A LOT of work installing recessed lighting in 3 rooms and installed under cabinet lighting in our kitchen. They finished all in 1 day and we were very pleased with the work they did! We will definitely be hiring Bay Area Electric again and I will definitely ask for Danny!"
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

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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%
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E Fitzgerald, Inc.
4.2(
27
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Serving Greenbrae, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The consultation with Sean was very helpful and corrected the unit we actually needed. The work was done in a timely way, very professional and thorough. The hook up of the transfer switch was perfect on the trial runs with the generator. Sean has quiet confidence that he communicated with me and gave me the trust I needed to work with his family business that was new to me. I would go right back to Fitzgerald again. Good team, good work, and good service."
Electrical
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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