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Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
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Dalcon Electric

757 Chestnut St
4.56(
405
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
734 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Clear and knowledgeable on what my request"

Howard Y on September 2025


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E Fitzgerald Inc

PO Box 6518
5.00(
7
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E Fitzgerald Inc

PO Box 6518
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Put Your Electrical System in Good Hands - Welcome to EFI Partner with our licensed and insured local electricians in Santa Rosa & Windsor, CA Whether it's powering your home or business, your electrical system can be complicated and dangerous if not handled properly. At EFI Electric, we know how important it is to have qualified technicians take care of your electrical needs. That's why we provide professional electrical services in Santa Rosa, Windsor, CA and surrounding areas near San Francisco, Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Our team strives to deliver high-quality work at competitive prices. We also work hard to ensure fast turnaround times, friendly customer service and complete satisfaction. Call 707-542-1410 now to discover the difference our local electricians can make for you. We offer free no-obligation estimates. Company Website - https://efielectric.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/efitzgeraldinc/

"Scott Fitzgerald was awesome! He listened and did the appropriate troubleshooting until he found the problem and resolved it promptly. I will definitely hire him again. Six stars!!!"

Cheryl S on May 2025

Put Your Electrical System in Good Hands - Welcome to EFI Partner with our licensed and insured local electricians in Santa Rosa & Windsor, CA Whether it's powering your home or business, your electrical system can be complicated and dangerous if not handled properly. At EFI Electric, we know how important it is to have qualified technicians take care of your electrical needs. That's why we provide professional electrical services in Santa Rosa, Windsor, CA and surrounding areas near San Francisco, Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Our team strives to deliver high-quality work at competitive prices. We also work hard to ensure fast turnaround times, friendly customer service and complete satisfaction. Call 707-542-1410 now to discover the difference our local electricians can make for you. We offer free no-obligation estimates. Company Website - https://efielectric.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/efitzgeraldinc/

"Scott Fitzgerald was awesome! He listened and did the appropriate troubleshooting until he found the problem and resolved it promptly. I will definitely hire him again. Six stars!!!"

Cheryl S on May 2025


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Fatima Electric, Inc.

1535 Farmers Lane #282
5.00(
1
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Fatima Electric, Inc.

1535 Farmers Lane #282
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
172 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented, and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented, and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
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Approved Pro

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
448 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Our Service Tech, Alex Peck, arrived on time to perform the annual check up & tune-up of our HVAC System. He was very professional and following the Tune-Up asked if there was any other items that needed done or looked into that he could take care of. His services were very much appreciated and very professional. Lee"

Lain L on September 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Our Service Tech, Alex Peck, arrived on time to perform the annual check up & tune-up of our HVAC System. He was very professional and following the Tune-Up asked if there was any other items that needed done or looked into that he could take care of. His services were very much appreciated and very professional. Lee"

Lain L on September 2025


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BA Electric, Inc.

6366 Commerce Boulevard, Unit 198
4.86(
105
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Approved Pro

BA Electric, Inc.

6366 Commerce Boulevard, Unit 198
4.86(
105
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"James, the owner came out for me on a Saturday after my power was restored, but only to half of my house. Within minutes he found it was the GFI in my bathroom that would not reset causing the rest of the house not to come on. Could not be happier with the service."

Kay F on March 2024

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"James, the owner came out for me on a Saturday after my power was restored, but only to half of my house. Within minutes he found it was the GFI in my bathroom that would not reset causing the rest of the house not to come on. Could not be happier with the service."

Kay F on March 2024


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Nova Albion Electric

640 Tarragon Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

Nova Albion Electric

640 Tarragon Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Nova Albion 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. Speaks fluent Portuguese Spanish and English jobs that are located more than 15 miles away, a trip charge may be added

"Excellent service!"

Charles H on November 2023

Nova Albion 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. Speaks fluent Portuguese Spanish and English jobs that are located more than 15 miles away, a trip charge may be added

"Excellent service!"

Charles H on November 2023


"Very professional outstanding follow through excellen. I will hire again"

Mark B on July 2023

ED Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very professional outstanding follow through excellen. I will hire again"

Mark B on July 2023


Reichert Building Solutions

11 Friendly Lane
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Reichert Building Solutions

11 Friendly Lane
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they are great"

Jenny H on July 2024

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they are great"

Jenny H on July 2024


"Great job"

Paul A on December 2023

Elex Solutions is a licensed electrical contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. We help build and remodel custom homes with cutting edge electrical solutions. We take pride in the quality of our work and in our commitment to outstanding results.

"Great job"

Paul A on December 2023


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San Fran Electric

791 Brunswick St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

San Fran Electric

791 Brunswick St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Exceptional Electricians in San Francisco Bay Area At San Fran Electric, we are a family-own and local company. We specialize in a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical solutions for both residential and commercial customers. We have 15 years of experience, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards

Exceptional Electricians in San Francisco Bay Area At San Fran Electric, we are a family-own and local company. We specialize in a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical solutions for both residential and commercial customers. We have 15 years of experience, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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. 

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.

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