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Nichols Electric
4.6(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Nichols promptly replied to my needing an electrician and came right out and fixed my problem. The other companies I contacted did not even have the decency to return my calls or check on me. my house could have burned down! I will definitely call on Nichols again if I have a problem!!!"
Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Hunts Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julian has installed our entire surveillance system on our property and has also done all the electrical outlets . They were on time and very kind and professional . I would recommend them to anyone in need"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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Arcflash Electric
4.5(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had Tony install a new breaker box on our home. The old one was failing and pg&e told us it wasn?t safe to repair. Tony was on time and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone needing electrical work."
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Mr. Electric of Elk Grove
5.0(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Mr. Electric® is a proud part of Neighborly®, the home of exceptional service. We provide expert electrical service, so your home is safe, efficient, and convenient. All of our locally-owned and operated locations have earned the trust of the communities they live in and serve because that's just the Neighborly thing to do. With up-from pricing and top quality workmanship, we're committed to a job well done that is supported by the Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right.

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Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air
4.8(
3
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician was nice and professional. He diagnosed the problem and repaired it."
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Fox Electrical Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

FOX ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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.

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 may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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