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ED'S ELECTRIC

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ED'S ELECTRIC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

ED'S ELECTRIC is currently serving Sacramento and the surrounding areas. For a job well done with your residential services, please give us a call today. All estimates are free for perspective customers.

"Eduardo was very professional and helpful! Will definitely call him again when I have another project in mind."

Debbie M on January 2023

ED'S ELECTRIC is currently serving Sacramento and the surrounding areas. For a job well done with your residential services, please give us a call today. All estimates are free for perspective customers.

"Eduardo was very professional and helpful! Will definitely call him again when I have another project in mind."

Debbie M on January 2023


Fox Electrical Services, Inc.

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Fox Electrical Services, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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.

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Marsha D on March 2021

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.

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Marsha D on March 2021


ARP Electric and Lighting Company

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ARP Electric and Lighting Company

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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ARP Elecrtic and Lighting Company is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more 20 years of experience serving and Roseville, CA surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

ARP Elecrtic and Lighting Company is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more 20 years of experience serving and Roseville, CA surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


Todd And Sons Electric

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Todd And Sons Electric

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Breanne is very detailed in her work and she is very well thought in what he does which gives you the peace of mind that she will be very thorough with every job she does!"

Matthew X on September 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Breanne is very detailed in her work and she is very well thought in what he does which gives you the peace of mind that she will be very thorough with every job she does!"

Matthew X on September 2022


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IO Corp

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IO Corp

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"On time, friendly and knowledgeable."

Melva S on June 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"On time, friendly and knowledgeable."

Melva S on June 2024


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Nichols Electric

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Nichols Electric

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
13 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Here at Nichols Electric we have the skill and experience necessary to put your mind at ease when hiring a contractor for electrical work around the house. We put forth only the best quality work while giving a personal touch that you just can't get from larger companies. Call us today for an estimate! *New Feature* Mobile Dispatch Unit Call or text our Mobile Dispatch Unit- because we know your time is important! Licensed and Insured Technicians for your Electrical Needs. Lic#897000 (530)295-7712 -business office

"They were quick, courteous and on time It’s nice to see a father and son team."

Julie K on November 2025

Here at Nichols Electric we have the skill and experience necessary to put your mind at ease when hiring a contractor for electrical work around the house. We put forth only the best quality work while giving a personal touch that you just can't get from larger companies. Call us today for an estimate! *New Feature* Mobile Dispatch Unit Call or text our Mobile Dispatch Unit- because we know your time is important! Licensed and Insured Technicians for your Electrical Needs. Lic#897000 (530)295-7712 -business office

"They were quick, courteous and on time It’s nice to see a father and son team."

Julie K on November 2025


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GREENLIFE ELECTRIC INC

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GREENLIFE ELECTRIC INC

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37 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

GREENLIFE ELECTRIC INC, 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.

GREENLIFE ELECTRIC INC, 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.


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Freedom Electric

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Freedom Electric

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24 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At Freedom Electric, we take pride in being a Veteran Owned and Operated company serving Amador, Sacramento, and San Joaquin County with integrity, precision, and over ten years of trusted experience. Our team of licensed electricians provides dependable electrical solutions—from installations and upgrades to troubleshooting and repairs. We bring military-grade discipline and attention to detail to every service call, backed by an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

"We needed a panel upgrade and are so glad we found Freedom Electric. From the first phone call to the last check in call we received, everything went smooth. I felt that Kevin really helped us understand the entire process without gatekeeping or using lingo we couldn’t understand. Super reliable, trustworthy and great work! We will be using Freedom Electric for all our electrical needs!"

Brittany J on July 2025

At Freedom Electric, we take pride in being a Veteran Owned and Operated company serving Amador, Sacramento, and San Joaquin County with integrity, precision, and over ten years of trusted experience. Our team of licensed electricians provides dependable electrical solutions—from installations and upgrades to troubleshooting and repairs. We bring military-grade discipline and attention to detail to every service call, backed by an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

"We needed a panel upgrade and are so glad we found Freedom Electric. From the first phone call to the last check in call we received, everything went smooth. I felt that Kevin really helped us understand the entire process without gatekeeping or using lingo we couldn’t understand. Super reliable, trustworthy and great work! We will be using Freedom Electric for all our electrical needs!"

Brittany J on July 2025


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Moore Electrical Services, Inc.

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Moore Electrical Services, Inc.

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
29 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Called Moore Electrical Services … he arrived within an hour … saw the issue we were having with our homes 🏡 electrical panel … explained in detail what happened and why it happened … had the part we needed and replaced it … our family is overjoyed by his great attitude … work ethic … and his willingness to go beyond on what was needed …!!!… our family highly recommends Moore Electrical Services …!!!… ✅🇺🇸😎"

Doald L on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Called Moore Electrical Services … he arrived within an hour … saw the issue we were having with our homes 🏡 electrical panel … explained in detail what happened and why it happened … had the part we needed and replaced it … our family is overjoyed by his great attitude … work ethic … and his willingness to go beyond on what was needed …!!!… our family highly recommends Moore Electrical Services …!!!… ✅🇺🇸😎"

Doald L on June 2025


Rutledge Electric

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Rutledge Electric

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Free onsite estimate

5+ years in Electrical; Specialize in residential electrical work. Common jobs include, Panel Changes, Can Light and Fan light installation, troubleshooting plugs and switches, installation of plugs and switches and installation of car chargers. I also have 3+ years in home renovation projects that include framing, patchwork, painting, and all other general construction work. If you're looking for a handyman with fair pricing, someone who takes pride in every job start to finish, and good communication then give me a call.

5+ years in Electrical; Specialize in residential electrical work. Common jobs include, Panel Changes, Can Light and Fan light installation, troubleshooting plugs and switches, installation of plugs and switches and installation of car chargers. I also have 3+ years in home renovation projects that include framing, patchwork, painting, and all other general construction work. If you're looking for a handyman with fair pricing, someone who takes pride in every job start to finish, and good communication then give me a call.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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. 

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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