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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
23
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, 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!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, 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!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025


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Link Electrix

4.91(
58
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Link Electrix

4.91(
58
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With many years of electrical experience in the industry, Link Electrix offers a wide range of services. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Link Electrix is an Authorized Generac Dealer/Installer.

"Markus was wonderful to work with Highly recommend."

michelle j on January 2024

With many years of electrical experience in the industry, Link Electrix offers a wide range of services. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Link Electrix is an Authorized Generac Dealer/Installer.

"Markus was wonderful to work with Highly recommend."

michelle j on January 2024


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Hot Leg Electric

4.90(
44
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Hot Leg Electric

4.90(
44
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Hot Leg Electric 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

"good job"

Diane W on August 2025

Hot Leg Electric 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

"good job"

Diane W on August 2025


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Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

4.74(
95
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Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

4.74(
95
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024


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ILLUMEFFECTS

4.83(
93
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ILLUMEFFECTS

4.83(
93
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

"At Illumeffects we pride ourselves in providing the experience you can trust, with the very latest in designs and energy saving technologies at an affordable price." Whether it's a simple question, or a room addition we're here for you day, or night. Call today for an estimate. Thank you!

"Response time was rapid and arrival was prompt. Scott was cordial, professional, and happy to share electrical insights. Work went more quickly than anticipated so we had a chance to address other matters during visit. All in all, a very positive experience."

Bruce W on December 2025

"At Illumeffects we pride ourselves in providing the experience you can trust, with the very latest in designs and energy saving technologies at an affordable price." Whether it's a simple question, or a room addition we're here for you day, or night. Call today for an estimate. Thank you!

"Response time was rapid and arrival was prompt. Scott was cordial, professional, and happy to share electrical insights. Work went more quickly than anticipated so we had a chance to address other matters during visit. All in all, a very positive experience."

Bruce W on December 2025


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.62(
63
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.62(
63
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."

Wendy G on May 2025

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."

Wendy G on May 2025


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Rex Moore Group, Inc.

4.85(
10
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Rex Moore Group, Inc.

4.85(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 years of experience

Rex Moore Group 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.

"Excellent service and work."

Neil M on September 2023

Rex Moore Group 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.

"Excellent service and work."

Neil M on September 2023


Ferguson Electrical Systems

5.00(
7
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Ferguson Electrical Systems

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With over ten years of experience, we focus on electrical projects in the San Luis Obispo County. We will treat your home or commercial property as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

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Beau D on July 2020

With over ten years of experience, we focus on electrical projects in the San Luis Obispo County. We will treat your home or commercial property as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

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Beau D on July 2020


Elite Electric

5.00(
6
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Elite Electric

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
11 years of experience
Warranties offered

Don't settle for average, demand Elite! Welcome to Elite Electric! We always provide quality work, that is completed in a timely manner! We specialize in electrical work, with an emphasis on new construction projects. We take pride in the relationships we build with our residential and commercial accounts. We will help advise you and give direction to your project needs and have a crew standing by to get you on the schedule quickly. Give us a call today, or book us directly online!

"Very very pleasant man..did what needed..will hire again.."

David F on January 2025

Don't settle for average, demand Elite! Welcome to Elite Electric! We always provide quality work, that is completed in a timely manner! We specialize in electrical work, with an emphasis on new construction projects. We take pride in the relationships we build with our residential and commercial accounts. We will help advise you and give direction to your project needs and have a crew standing by to get you on the schedule quickly. Give us a call today, or book us directly online!

"Very very pleasant man..did what needed..will hire again.."

David F on January 2025


"Did the work as requested. Responded to all of my questions and concerns. His two assistants / employees/hired help did most of the labor. Did not put a cap on the old electrical mast on the house, which would allow rain to enter the wall of the house. The replacement box did not completely cover the old box hole, leaving me to install trim to cover that and seal if from the rain. The electrical work itself was done well and the city inspector had no concerns."

Dan N on August 2021

We are a well established business with over 35 years of unmatched expertise. Customer and priorities are always first. We are very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail.

"Did the work as requested. Responded to all of my questions and concerns. His two assistants / employees/hired help did most of the labor. Did not put a cap on the old electrical mast on the house, which would allow rain to enter the wall of the house. The replacement box did not completely cover the old box hole, leaving me to install trim to cover that and seal if from the rain. The electrical work itself was done well and the city inspector had no concerns."

Dan N on August 2021

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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 choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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