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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio and his assistant installed an EV charger at my place, and they did an amazing job. I’m so glad I hired them. Their price was reasonable compared to other contractors. I highly recommend them and would definitely use their company again for any future jobs."
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Electric Corp
5.0(
17
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a fan installed in my garage and Quinn came and installed my fan. He also changed out some plugs that were bad. He did a great job and I would definitely call Quality Electric again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZERO ELECTRIC
4.9(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Zero Electric was great! James was extremely knowledgeable about home generators and walked us through several pricing options that fit our budget. Their work was clean and efficient and I will definitely be hiring him in the future for our electrical issues."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Solar Service Professionals, Inc.
4.9(
56
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team installs and services solar installations which makes the quality of their work better. They see what breaks over time on other projects and bring this experience to their own. This is my third project with them. My first was servicing a short in my system caused by an oversight by a different installer who had gone out of business."
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 by67%of homeowners
Trout Electric
4.3(
20
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician was over an hour late for his appointment. Aside from that, the owner and his employee were very helpful at instaling the extra outlet and pointing out flaws in the electrical system in the house. Highly recommended."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
A A Electric
4.8(
8
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A A 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.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Ontario
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When it comes to electrical work, Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, has the power to make things better. When you need a licensed professional who will get the job done right the first time, give Mr. Electric a call. \n\nWe strive to provide professional service on every visit so that your home or business is safe, efficient, and convenient. For electrical panel upgrades to generator installations, outlet upgrades to surge protection, smart home installation to custom lighting solutions, and so much more, you can trust the pros at Mr. Electric.

EV Charger Installation
Panel Replacement
Google Nest & Outdoor Light Fixture
EV Charger Installation
Panel Replacement

+17

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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