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Eddie's electric
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Serving Idyllwild, CA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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"Excellent work. From the start he showed professionalism, punctuality, and great attention to detail. The installation was clean, well organized, and working perfectly both indoors and outdoors. He also explained everything clearly and made sure everything was safe and ready to use. I definitely recommend him for any electrical work — reliable service and top-quality results."
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Mpower electric
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Serving Idyllwild, CA and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Miguel, I have 10 years of electrical experience and have been in commercial and industrial job sites through out of Los Angeles and Orange County. I’ve worked on panel upgrades, installing light fixtures, house rewire and EV chargers, etc. My craftsmanship for electrical work is definitely outstanding. I also, \nobtain my code regulations for installation purposes.

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Kameron
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Serving Idyllwild, CA and surrounding areas

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I’m a reliable and detail-oriented handyman specializing in electrical installations and small home projects. I have experience installing ceiling fans, light fixtures, outlets, switches, and handling other basic electrical needs safely and efficiently. I take pride in doing clean, professional work and making sure everything is up to standard.

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On-Call Home Repair
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Serving Idyllwild, CA and surrounding areas

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Hi, my name is Matthew, and I started On-Call Home Repair back in 2023 with the idea of creating a hub for home repairs, maintenance, and construction. I want to provide all of our customers with excellent service and craftsmanship at a reasonable price. We focus on small to medium sized projects and repairs. If we do not specialize in it, we will refer you to one of our dedicated contractors and trade professionals.

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Fortified Energy Systems
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Serving Idyllwild, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Ken Doyle and his crew installed a 24kw Generac NG generator at our home. It was in and done within a week of accepting the contract. They took care of all the electrical and extended the gas line with no issues. Went super smooth, an excellent job. Would hire them again. I wish all jobs went this easy! Thanks Ken and crew!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fortified Energy Systems
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Serving Idyllwild, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Ken had the standby generator installed and running within 10 days of the first contact, including preparing site plan and schematics for San Diego County Building Permits. His quoite was complete, his County filing was exemplary - creatively overcoming permit issues, and on site work was first class and more than broom clean. He even made a return trip the following day to reset some breakers that one of his staff had inadvertently not reset after the installation. On site he engineered the slave power panel to separate circuits that would and would not be supported by the generator and engineered the interface to the previously installed solar system. Altogether a first rate professional job that was reminiscent of how customer service used to be and should be."
Heavy duty 2" steel, not like others!!!!!!!
Heavy duty 2" steel, not like others!!!!!!!
Solar panels
22 kW solar groundmount
16 kW ground mount solar

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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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. 

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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