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Avatar for Gridwise Electric
Gridwise Electric
5.0(
34
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had Gridwise install a transfer switch and inlet box for our portable generator. We lose power a few times a year during wind events and got tired of running extension cords everywhere. Michael handled the install and walked us through exactly how to connect and start the generator when the power goes out. He was patient with all my questions. Permit was pulled and inspection passed first try."
New Home Build Electrical
New Home Build Electrical
New Home Build Electrical
Construction Electrical
Construction Electrical

+63

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMP-A-NEER
4.9(
28
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very quick to respond, excellent customer service skills, completed the job within a couple days from contact, and provided instructions on how to connect our new generator to the power inlet, and how to engage the system. Jestin is a nice young man trying to grow his new business. I am glad to refer him to anyone I know. Thank you Jestin"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 ceiling fan/lights installed in the bedrooms. Installation included 2 new circular circuit boxes in each bedroom ceiling. In addition, I replaced the kitchen ceiling light with an LED fixture. The 2 workers were very polite and professional and worked quickly and efficiently, in addition to being respectful of my personal belongings."
Multimeter Test
100 amp Sub Panel
100 amp Sub Panel
Installing Unistrut
Stripping Wire

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FH Electric LLC
5.0(
12
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

FH Electric LLC. is here to help you with all your electrical needs big and small. We are licensed, skilled and easy to work with. Give us a call today. We look forward to working with you.

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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E Fitzgerald, Inc.
4.2(
27
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The consultation with Sean was very helpful and corrected the unit we actually needed. The work was done in a timely way, very professional and thorough. The hook up of the transfer switch was perfect on the trial runs with the generator. Sean has quiet confidence that he communicated with me and gave me the trust I needed to work with his family business that was new to me. I would go right back to Fitzgerald again. Good team, good work, and good service."
Electrical
Response time2 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
47
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The installers were very sweet and professional. But I donâ t think I was made completely aware of how the exterior installation would look. The last 4 or 5 feet of the white pipeline are not covered and it looks unfinished and messy."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Warner Electric
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Kenwood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and his team have done a number of jobs for me from installing light fixtures to adding additional outlets in the bathroom which required going underneath the house. They are professional, timely, courteous, clean, reliable and reasonably priced!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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.

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

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