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M B ELECTRIC
5.0(
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt did an excellent job rewiring my 1900+ square foot home built in 1956. They switched out my panel from the old fuse type to a new panel box. Upgraded the main panel box with a larger amp to handle the upgrade. They were extremely professional polite and always on time. Matt was great about communicating with me the process and needs for the house. I will be hiring MB Electric to do additional electrical work for the installation of a whole house fan. I highly recommend Matt and Abel."
Kitchen Remodel
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Industrial Shops
Industrial Shops
Industrial Shops

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Santiago Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Merced, 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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Cosmic Comfort
4.8(
97
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a short notice project to hang a new chandelier. John came out on Monday, did an assessment and provided an estimate of the work including a time frame for completion. Todd and Doug called ahead and arrived timely for the appointment on Wednesday. They were polite and professional. They removed the old chandelier. And were very careful with the new one that has three rows of hanging crystals. They were even able to cut out my ceiling medallion and install it properly with the chandelier. I appreciated them moving the heavy dining room table and chairs and then replacing them. They were very efficient. I will use them again and highly recommend Jantz Electrical, Inc."
Shop Mini Split Install
Shop Mini Split Install
Rooftop AC Replacement
New Mounting Plate
Installing the Curb

+5

Response time1 day
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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We Can Do - WCD Electrical Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had recessed lighting installed with dimmer switches in the bathroom, hallway, bedroom, living room and an outdoor outlet. Very fast and efficient. From start to finish, a little over 3 hrs. A friend of mine recommended me to WCD, and I’m glad he did. WCD HQ is a 5hrs drive from me, but that’s why they’re called We Can Do Ekectrical. More electrical work I need to do real soon."
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Azevedo Electric
4.9(
11
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Azevedo electric was prompt and very knowledgeable. Mario was not only able to assist me with my electrical work, but he went above and beyond. He takes pride in his work and he accomplished the task far beyond my expectations. I would for sure rehire him for future projects."
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Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luminous Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luis & Carlos they are awesome! They are efficient in there work, worked well as a team. Upgraded the electrical through out the whole house. Installed new plug-ins, light switches, fans in all our rooms. Installed several round ceiling lights in the kitchen, living-room and bedrooms, lights dim low, and high, gives living space elegance. Wall lamps outside back and front. Camera?s & sensor lights. For our dogs installed a pole/lights, unground electrical to the pole, got switches to turn off & on from the inside of the house. We had a problem through out the years where our lights would flicker, they got the PG&E to come out urgently to work in the electrical that goes to our house roof to the street poles. That was a plus, could?ve been hazardous to our home. We have a four bedroom home and two half bath. Took about two months but it was worth it all through the mess, lol. Enjoyed every moment having them, friendly, easy to talk to. Love them?. You won?t regret"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FOX ELECTRIC
5.0(
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience with Fox Electric. Tony went above and beyond with his customer service and the level of work was high quality. He walked us through every step of the process when we upgraded our main panel to a 200 amp service. All that and his bid was considerably under what we had received from others."
FOX ELECTRIC
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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.

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