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M B ELECTRIC
5.0(
16
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Serving Hughson, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired M B Electric to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet in my garage for my EV charger and had a great experience. Two technicians came to my home, arrived on time, and handled the job thoroughly and professionally. They inspected the setup carefully and explained everything clearly before starting the work. Since my garage had aluminum wiring, they chose the safer approach of running a separate copper wire to ensure a proper and reliable installation. The work was clean, the outlet was mounted securely, and everything was tested before they finished. They also answered my questions and made sure the charger was working properly. I appreciate their professionalism and quality workmanship. I highly recommend M B Electric for EV charger or outlet installations. Thank you for the excellent service!"
Kitchen Remodel
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Industrial Shops
Industrial Shops
Industrial Shops

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Santiago Electric, Inc.
4.9(
23
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Serving Hughson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hector came by and gave me a quote. Explained what I needed done to setup my level 2 EV Charger from Electrify America. They came out, showed up early. Got everything done on a timely manner, Even hardwired the station, instead of installing an outlet. Hook up my Car before they left and everything is charging and working great. Great business, Great employees."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Astorga Electrical
4.9(
14
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Serving Hughson, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felix is very skilled and professional! His pricing is reasonable too! He is highly recommended and will hire him always for all electrical works!"
Ceiling Fan Install
Electric Car Charger
Tesla Charger
Solar Powered Cameras
Main disconnect

+1

Response time50 mins
Response rate96%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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We Can Do - WCD Electrical Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Hughson, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had recessed lighting installed with dimmer switches in the bathroom, hallway, bedroom, living room and an outdoor outlet. Very fast and efficient. From start to finish, a little over 3 hrs. A friend of mine recommended me to WCD, and I’m glad he did. WCD HQ is a 5hrs drive from me, but that’s why they’re called We Can Do Ekectrical. More electrical work I need to do real soon."
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Sercerval Electric LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Hughson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I have been wanting to hang flat screen televisions in my son's room and in my master bedroom for years. I finally decided to pull the trigger, but first, I needed new power outlets installed where the television would be mounted. Sergio was the first pro to reach out to me. Sergio scheduled an in home quote with me right away and arrived at the time he said he'd be here. He was very friendly and explained the entire scope of work to me and my wife. We scheduled an install date for two days later. On the day of installation, Sergio again showed up on time. Sergio originally told me that the project would take him approximately 2-3 hours to complete. He completed the project in 1 hour. The quality of his work was absolutely perfect. He even went above and beyond and marked exactly where the studs were behind the wall for me. I highly recommend Sercerval Electric LLC. A+++++ company!!!!!"
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+25

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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. 

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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