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HAYWARD ELECTRICAL
5.0(
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes is excellent at his trade, He installed ceiling lights in our office with minimum dust or debris, and was cleaned up before he left. he has also cleaned up light switch and outlets in the wall that were not done correctly by others. I will alway call Wes"
Old non compliant Zinsco panel
New Square D Panel with surge protector
Panel Upgrade
Old panel did not have room for new equipment
Inside of updated panel

+50

Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Elvis Mendez
4.4(
26
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Elvis is a very solid guy. Very knowledgeable technically, competent, efficient and thorough. He was able to locate and repair a previous imperfect installation by another repairman, so now the doorbell works very well. Elvis is also very personable with a very friendly, pleasant and reassuring manner. He explained everything very carefully and in detail. We went over all of the options. The work was done very well, very successfully, and was of excellent quality. The job was also very reasonably priced. I am highly satisfied. I would highly recommend Elvis to anyone needing electrical repair work and installations."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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DaneCo Electric
2.9(
16
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dane fit my installation into his schedule faster than I expected and project cost me less than expected. He was prompt and throughly explained installation. Dane and his crew were very professional and did a great job! They left no trace behind of any worke done except my new fan perfectly installed. Will definitely call them again for my next project."
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators
Emergency Generators

+25

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dustin Baldwin jr
New to Angi

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Hardworking problem solver who is passionate about delivering consistently high-quality work. I enjoy working with my hands, various types of power tools, and equipment. When troubleshooting I am very reliable at developing creative solutions to complex problems. A quick learner who is willing to go above and beyond to deliver the community I serves with a job well done and done right, ensuring customer satisfaction and public safety. I always takes full advantage of opportunities to learn new skills and/or techniques and enjoys the challenge of learning new material.

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The Generator Guy
4.9(
8
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called the Generator Guy because I knew my generator was due for its service but the company I usually use wouldn’t get back to me. Bryan fit me in right away and came out to do the annual service. Fortunately, while he was there, he noticed that two of my hoses were in bad shape, (which he showed me), and he took care of replacing those for me too. I rely on my generator each winter and it gives me great peace to know that it will be ready to go when the power goes out. I highly recommend and will happily use them in the future."
Generators Project
Generators Project
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+4

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Point Break Electric
5.0(
14
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gabriel was amazing! He communicated everything he did, explained the fault in the outlet, which another company couldn’t locate. He was professional, courteous and skilled. His price was on point and honest. He wore a mask to ensure there were no concerns about covid. We have him programmed into our phone as “our electrician” and I hope the word travels that he is just THAT good!! Total thumbs UP!!"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
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+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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POWER MOVE
4.8(
17
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Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. I hesitate to write this review only because it will only make it harder to get Sergio to conduct electrical work for my house. Sergio was fantastic - clearly dedicated to his profession. Because he was replacing the entire panel, came out to look at it beforehand to make sure he had the parts. No unnecessary time was wasted on the day of installation because he knew what was needed. I have already set up for Sergio to come to do more work at the house!"
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+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

The Monterey, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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