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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
80
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Portable Generator - RepairFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome job! Wighton?s response to my Angi request was quick and I made an appt. The technician showed up on time, friendly, knowledgeable & professional. I would use again and request Dallas, he was amazing. Great price too. Thanks Wighton?s!"
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hurley Electric
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I purchased a tiny home off of Facebook Marketplace at a great price, but unfortunately the electrical work was very subpar, and even had the potential to start a fire. Colin and his son came out and managed to come up with solutions to the multiple issues and had all the work completed within a few hours. If you need electrical work, I would definitely recommend Hurley's Electric!"
Hurley Electric
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Link Electrix
4.7(
61
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I echo the thoughts of so many others and that of Sydney, in that you would think Link Electric wrote this review. Marcus is incredibly polite, attentive, easy-going, upbeat demeanor, professional and most of all, knowledgeable. When he told me he had finished installing the outside breakers, I was taken back because it he did it so quickly. I have another project to be done and Marcus will be the person I hire! He is truly exceptional like so many other have written."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hot Leg Electric
4.7(
47
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Ryan from Hotleg Electric to upgrade an electrical panel. While we had him there we also decided have him install some can lights and move a few switches around. The work in the panel was perfect. Everything was labeled clearly, and all the wiring was impressively neat. He cleaned up after himself. Very professional."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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. 

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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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