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Rhythm Electric, LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Indio, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terry was on time and knowledgeable on all things related to installing an EV charger. I have already recommended him to a friend of who just bought an electric vehicle. Very competent."
Rear lighting.
Entryway lighting.
Mirror backlighting.
Mirror backlighting.
Under cabinet lighting.

+3

Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
5.0(
20
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Serving Indio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I live in the valley six months and East Coast 6 months. I have used Hegge three times. In 2005, Jose Santos replace 2 kitchen fluorescents with 6 recessed cans and then put in 4 additional recessed cans with its own dimmer in eating area where there had been only a fan with a bad light. In 2011, Francisco Montano put in an additional recessed can in a dimly lit closet. On 1/18/18, Francisco repaired loose wiring leading to a frequently tripping GFCI and corrected a blown circuit with a GFCI. These guys are expert, quick, neat, friendly, and prices are so reasonable for what they do. They are so neat that when they are done, you can't tell that what was new was not there before. Hegge goes out of its way to accommodate your schedule. I wish I had a Hegge for everything, not just electrical. The price quoted was just for the last service"
Residential Tesla Wall Connector installation
Commercial EV charger installation
Large custom lighting project
Thermal Club custom light fixture installation.
La Quinta Resort Underground Parking EV Charging Installation

+7

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADI Electrical
4.4(
5,545
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Serving Indio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used ADI Electrical ("ADI") five years ago for several relatively insignificant electrical fixes and were pleased with its punctuality, pricing and performance. We called ADI and several other A rated electrical companies from Angie's List in early October for an estimate to update our existing electric service to 200 amp after So Cal Edison indicated we would not have to relocate the panel. Ariel from ADI came to the house the day after my initial call in order to give us the estimate. I was very impressed by the fact that Ariel remembered the prior work that ADI did for us in 2013, and in fact, even remembered the additional things we had discussed wanting to do in the future (e.g., upgrading the panel, among other things). ADI's estimate compared favorably with the other electricians who also estimated the project (it was neither the cheapest nor the most expensive) and Ariel agreed to "throw in" several other small electrical fixes that I also wanted done while his electricians were at the house. When I called Ariel to schedule the work, he was able to schedule it within a few days on the precise date that I requested, October 9. On that date, two electricians from ADI came to the house precisely as scheduled. They completed all the necessary electrical work in approximately 6 hours with a minimal interruption in electrical service, and they cleaned up completely before leaving (which was important as the stucco had to be broken out from the box to the roof and there was quite a mess). The electricians were skillful, professional and courteous. Re-stuccoing was part of the estimate as I had no interest in finding a stucco person to repair the stucco after the panel installation, and I wanted that aspect of the job to be priced, scheduled and handled by ADI as part of its overall estimate. (Several other electrical companies would not include the stuccoing in their estimate and essentially wanted me to find the stucco contractor.) The stucco subcontractor came out the next day and started the process that took several days to complete due to the nature of re-stuccoing. At the conclusion of each day, the stucco guy cleaned up completely before leaving. Each step along the process was inspected by the city inspector and passed. The inspector complimented the work that was done by the electricians and the stucco guy. Ariel pulled the permit for the work originally and handled all the scheduling of the inspections that had to be done. Essentially, ADI made the process about as painless as possible. The panel has performed perfectly since installation. Having used ADI on multiple occasions now for everything from small jobs to larger ones, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone needing electrical work for their home, and I am pleased to provide this review."
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+7

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Miracle Electric
4.7(
319
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Serving Indio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam is great. I gave him a C on responsiveness, because that's the only area that's lacking in his business. I have a feeling he's a one man show and so it's kind of how it goes. HOWEVER, this is also one of the best things I can say about him. He NEVER stopped working to check texts or voicemails. The man showed up and worked his butt off for several hours, taking one small break to drink a bottle of water I gave him. He WILL reply eventually, and he WILL show up when he says he will once you have communicated. That's all I really care about in regards to that. So he did show up right on time and got right to work. The install came out great, but I did give a B because there were a few tiny nitpicks. One was the a wire hanging out of the box. I'll cut him some slack as it was dark when he was finishing up that particular light and it was an easy fix. Some of the conduit wasn't perfect and the final mounting location of one light wasn't exactly where I wanted it. Again, I'm judging on perfection and my score of a B means his work was really very good, near flawless, but not quite. The price was 100% what I expected, and slightly UNDER what he quoted and very competitive. There is no doubt you could spend more and end up with lesser quality. Can't beat that! I would absolutely hire Sam again without even having to think about it. Very professional, great work, on time; and I just liked him as a person. Good guy for sure!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Reliable Power Generation
5.0(
8
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Serving Indio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"my experience with Reliable Power Generation has been a very good one.Customer service has been great, Alon really knows his stuff and the installers are top notch. I would highly recommend them. Randy in Rialto"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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MightyServ
4.7(
385
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Serving Indio, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Credit card accepted

"Very well. Me Gregg Castro was very efficient and explained what he was doing and installed the space Age Air UV Scrubber expertly. Have been a Canoga Heating Maintenance subscriber for 45 years."
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heating and A/C
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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