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Luminous Quality Electric Inc
5.0(
34
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Obed on this project. He was friendly, responsive, and very professional. He helped me install a new circuit and outlet for an EV charger, along with some other light electrical work. His price was fair and competitive with other bids I received, and the work was completed timely and competently. I will reach out to him again for any electrical needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Electric
4.7(
103
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new to this area. We needed to have some fans installed where there was no electricity or switches. Anderson Electric was recommended by our neighborhood bulletin board and the reviews on Home Adviser were good. They made an effort to timely come to evaluate the work that I wanted to have done. Mr. Anderson promptly provided an estimate for these jobs. The work was done well, cleanly and with a friendly attitude. As a woman, I want to say that it was a pleasure to deal with Jason & Ryan. I would definitely hire them in the future."
 Barn entrance switches and GFI receptacle.
 conduit, j-box, feeding interior and exterior bar
 Special modification for customer's desired effec
Conduit and lights, couldn't fit 3rd light into ph
 Conduit routed from barn to tack room

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JP3 Electric
5.0(
25
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed new attic fan and removed old fan . Added and wired 2 new 20 Amp Circuits. Great job- fair price. I recommend Justin and DJ 100%. Fair - honest - they know what they are doing. Will be using them for all future electric work!"
Panel
Outlet
Panelboard
Panelboard
Kitchen Lighting

+3

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Keil Electric LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Keil Electric San Diego is a licensed electrical contractor (California #1109913) serving San Diego County from our Santee shop. Andy Keil and the local team handle residential and commercial work across Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Coronado, and the rest of the county.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Otovo USA
4.9(
57
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My solar system was installed by a now bankrupt company. I loss power totally in May. Solar Services came in and found the problem which was a bad inverter that was verified by the vendor SolarEdge who promptly sent out a replacement unit at no charge as the inverter was under warranty. Solar Service Pros replaced the defective unit and I'm up and running again in two weeks. Great service, will do business with them again!"
Solar Repair & Maintenance
Installed Critter Guard
Squirrel home near solar panels
Solar Panel Re-install After Roof Repair
Solar Panel Packages

+298

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Electrical Insight, Inc
4.5(
46
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Electrical Projects
Electrical Projects
Electrical Projects
Electrical Projects
Electrical Projects

+42

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.2(
908
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe was great to work with i asked for a quote and he gave me exactly that and scheduled the installation of 2 wired smoke alarms the next day,Nariel was the electrician and he did a great job, very pleasant, very nice and his work was very neat. I will be using J Casillas electric again."
 custom home
 track lighting
My work.
 low voltage 4inch
 fans

+57

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired home pro remodeling to put pavers on my back yard and to install flloring thorough out the whole house I'm super setasfied with the work and the service . The company also provided me great financial options which I used thank you kobi Leo and Lucas for your great service . Highly recommend them for everyone"
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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. 

The La Jolla, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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