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Fayth Lyon
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Jamestown, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Need a breaker fixed? Outlet replaced? Room freshened up with clean paint lines?\n\nI’m a licensed journeyman electrician with 6+ years experience offering small electrical jobs and interior painting at fair prices.\n\n✔️ Clean work\n✔️ Respectful in your home\n✔️ No mess left behind\n✔️ Straightforward pricing\n✔️ Show up when I say I will\n\nPerfect for:\n• Troubleshooting tripping breakers\n• Outlet / switch replacement\n• Light fixture installs\n• Ceiling fan swaps\n• Small room repainting\n• Patch & paint touch-ups\n\nStarting Rates:\nElectrical troubleshooting – $99\nOutlet / switch replacement – $45 each\nInterior room painting – starting at $250\n\nServing Sacramento & surrounding areas.\n\nIf you want honest work without big-company pricing or runaround, message me.

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Baughn Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Jamestown, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Me and my husband are new to the Sonora area, we bought a cabin built in 1942 and needed to do an electrical panel upgrade from 100amp to a 200amp panel. We got 6 different local estimates, and I can say that Baughn Electric was not only the most affordable but also amazing with their communication, punctuality and overall customer service. They did an amazing job, got us on their schedule in a timely manner, were professional and courteous. All work was done clean and every step of the way was communicated. Thank you Baughn Electric!"
Day in the Life
Day in the Life
Ceiling fans
Family room no lighting
Family room no ceiling lights

+1

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Nickel Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Jamestown, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Nickel Electric to install new lighting and outlets for my business. They did an excellent job from start to finish. They were clean, professional, and efficient. They completed the work on time and within budget. I am very satisfied with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality electrical work."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
SHORT CIRCUIT ELECTRIC
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Jamestown, CA and surrounding areas

"Exceptional service and communication. All aspects of the generator install were flawless. The office communicated all phases perfectly and executed the plan as scheduled. The installation team was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and diligent. The team of 3 installers worked like a well oiled machine, keeping the installation moving forward and completing the install in a timely fashion. Once completed, they went over the operation of the generator in a clear and easily understandable step by step instructions. The grounds were left clean, prior to departure. Short Circuit is an excellently run operation."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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. 

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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