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GenJazz Building & Electrical Solutions
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Transfer switch for generator installed"
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+21

Response time12 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Huft Home Services
4.8(
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Huft installed my new Goodman HVAC system a few years ago and maintains it consistently."
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+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
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Hunts Electrical Services
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just had them come and install some can lighting in my hall way that I wanted for some time now. They were able to remove my old fixture in the hall and install 4 new LED can lights, even installed the dimmer I wanted with it. Much appreciated!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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Sparky’s Electric
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sparky?s Electric did an excellent job installing my EV charger. They were professional, knowledgeable, and showed up when they said they would. The installation was clean, everything was explained clearly, and they made sure everything was working properly before leaving. Pricing was fair and the quality of work was top notch. I would definitely recommend Sparky?s Electric to anyone looking for electrical work or EV charger installation."
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The Electric Company
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"I have used the electric company for several jobs, and they have always been professional, efficient, and great to work with. From installing an exhaust fan to a whole new panel no job is too small or too big for them."
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Santiago Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner responded quickly and came to our home for a free estimate within hours. He recommended installing a new outlet to prevent electrical issues down the road. The job was completed within 72hrs (due to the weekend) and we were very happy with the work. I would highly recommend and will use them again for future needs."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Port City Electric
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Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had many things I needed upgraded around my house. I feel they were a bit ambitious with the time frame thinking everything could get done in one day. They had to come back the next day to finish up. They did a fantastic job with everything and didnâ t have any problem when my wife wanted a few more fixtures installed. Really good guys that do professional work. Price was lower than other bids I had as well."
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Response time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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