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HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

83852 Avenue 45
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HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

83852 Avenue 45
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Locally Owned and Operated Since 1988 Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured Expertise in all Facets of Electrical Installation Well Respected Throughout the Construction Industry Strict Hiring Guidelines Safe Workplace Environment California State Certified Electricians Factory Trained Electricians With Continuing Education Year-Round Professional, Courteous & Trustworthy Bilingual Drug Free Safety Trained/Osha Compliant Quality Workmanship Cost Effective Management of your Project Reliability, Dependability Respect and Adherence to Job Schedules One on One Customer Service 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"The work was excellent. I will use them again."

Karin K on July 2020

HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Locally Owned and Operated Since 1988 Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured Expertise in all Facets of Electrical Installation Well Respected Throughout the Construction Industry Strict Hiring Guidelines Safe Workplace Environment California State Certified Electricians Factory Trained Electricians With Continuing Education Year-Round Professional, Courteous & Trustworthy Bilingual Drug Free Safety Trained/Osha Compliant Quality Workmanship Cost Effective Management of your Project Reliability, Dependability Respect and Adherence to Job Schedules One on One Customer Service 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"The work was excellent. I will use them again."

Karin K on July 2020


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Direct Electric Company

25695 Jefferson Ave
4.66(
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Direct Electric Company

25695 Jefferson Ave
4.66(
133
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
233 local quotes requested

Premier electrical installation company in Murrieta and Temecula Valley, providing high quality, professional electrical services at affordable rates. We also install the QuietCool house fans, we have the best prices in Southern California. We pride ourselves in customer relationships, fine craftsmanship, prompt responsiveness and referral business. Additional DBA - Direct Electric Co. Family owned & operated.

"Well done, with great quality and attention to details."

John B on May 2025

Premier electrical installation company in Murrieta and Temecula Valley, providing high quality, professional electrical services at affordable rates. We also install the QuietCool house fans, we have the best prices in Southern California. We pride ourselves in customer relationships, fine craftsmanship, prompt responsiveness and referral business. Additional DBA - Direct Electric Co. Family owned & operated.

"Well done, with great quality and attention to details."

John B on May 2025


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Nelson Day Electrical Engineering

61117 Navajo Trail
4.78(
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Nelson Day Electrical Engineering

61117 Navajo Trail
4.78(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nelson Day Electrical Engineering specializes in residential electrical improvements ranging from new receptacles, breaker box upgrades, electrical vehicle charging station installations, to complete home solar installations start to finish. Nelson Day is a California registered mechanical engineer and licensed electrician. We are 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.

"I would hire him again."

Judy S on December 2023

Nelson Day Electrical Engineering specializes in residential electrical improvements ranging from new receptacles, breaker box upgrades, electrical vehicle charging station installations, to complete home solar installations start to finish. Nelson Day is a California registered mechanical engineer and licensed electrician. We are 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.

"I would hire him again."

Judy S on December 2023


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Baz Technology

16165 Windcrest Dr.
5.00(
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Baz Technology

16165 Windcrest Dr.
5.00(
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Approved Pro
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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 mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!

We are 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 mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!




Gruber Power Services

21613 N 2nd Ave
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Gruber Power Services

21613 N 2nd Ave
No reviews yet
41 years of experience

Gruber Power Services has been providing power protection solutions since 1984! Our expertise ranges from small PC based power protection products, to the largest of UPS/Power Conditioning and Distribution Systems, and encompasses all the technologies available from solid-state products, to rotary and engine generator design systems. Our corporate headquarters is located in the "Valley of the Sun" or better known as Phoenix, Arizona. The wonderful weather nearly year-round helps us attract and retain a very talented labor force. We enjoy visitors and welcome you to experience our hospitality.

Gruber Power Services has been providing power protection solutions since 1984! Our expertise ranges from small PC based power protection products, to the largest of UPS/Power Conditioning and Distribution Systems, and encompasses all the technologies available from solid-state products, to rotary and engine generator design systems. Our corporate headquarters is located in the "Valley of the Sun" or better known as Phoenix, Arizona. The wonderful weather nearly year-round helps us attract and retain a very talented labor force. We enjoy visitors and welcome you to experience our hospitality.


Service First Electric

Marshall Ave
5.00(
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Service First Electric

Marshall Ave
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Service First Electric provides just that, Service First. We aim to build relationships through quality service. We offer a variety of electrical services such as: remodels or additions, lighting upgrades and installs, troubleshooting and repair, small jobs to ground up construction. We started in 2016 and have been in the electrical industry since 2005.

"Installation of Ceiling Fans"

Louis D on March 2020

Service First Electric provides just that, Service First. We aim to build relationships through quality service. We offer a variety of electrical services such as: remodels or additions, lighting upgrades and installs, troubleshooting and repair, small jobs to ground up construction. We started in 2016 and have been in the electrical industry since 2005.

"Installation of Ceiling Fans"

Louis D on March 2020



Las Colinas Engineering

3490 LAUREL AVENUE
5.00(
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Las Colinas Engineering

3490 LAUREL AVENUE
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical and Electronics Repair, Design New Electrical Panels, Switchboards and Switch-gear. Engineering Design. SALES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Commercial Licensed, Bonded, Commercial Vehicle and Insured. Technical and Engineering Support!

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical and Electronics Repair, Design New Electrical Panels, Switchboards and Switch-gear. Engineering Design. SALES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Commercial Licensed, Bonded, Commercial Vehicle and Insured. Technical and Engineering Support!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

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