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Fatima Electric, Inc.

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Fatima Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
182 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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BA Electric, Inc.

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BA Electric, Inc.

4.86(
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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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Golden State Contractors

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Golden State Contractors

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25 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Here at Pacific Contractors we are a fully licensed an insured contracting company specializing and generator repairs and installations. We work with residential and commercial clients. We are an authorized Generac sales and service dealer service the East Bay and North Bay. No job is too large or small for us. Call now for a free quote.

Here at Pacific Contractors we are a fully licensed an insured contracting company specializing and generator repairs and installations. We work with residential and commercial clients. We are an authorized Generac sales and service dealer service the East Bay and North Bay. No job is too large or small for us. Call now for a free quote.


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Warner Electric, Inc.

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Warner Electric, Inc.

4.58(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

I am Stephen Warner, Jr. and I am the proud owner of Warner Electric. It is my pleasure to be introduced today in order to assist you in all your Electrical, LED and home entertainment needs. My goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Allow me to work for you today!

"Steve did two projects for us. A month ago he replaced an attic fan and this week he changed the electrical panel inside the house, the main power box outside and installed a new grounding system. He coordinated all permits with the city and PG&E (who also replaced the electrical wire to the house). The job was done efficiently and all work was of very high quality. (Will update my review after Steve's final inspection.) The price seemed competitive - electricians are expensive! Based on our experience so far we can give Steve a very high recommendation."

Joseph F on September 2014

I am Stephen Warner, Jr. and I am the proud owner of Warner Electric. It is my pleasure to be introduced today in order to assist you in all your Electrical, LED and home entertainment needs. My goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Allow me to work for you today!

"Steve did two projects for us. A month ago he replaced an attic fan and this week he changed the electrical panel inside the house, the main power box outside and installed a new grounding system. He coordinated all permits with the city and PG&E (who also replaced the electrical wire to the house). The job was done efficiently and all work was of very high quality. (Will update my review after Steve's final inspection.) The price seemed competitive - electricians are expensive! Based on our experience so far we can give Steve a very high recommendation."

Joseph F on September 2014


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AMP-A-NEER

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AMP-A-NEER

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Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good Job"

Robin B on July 2025

We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good Job"

Robin B on July 2025


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Zarco's Electrical

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Zarco's Electrical

4.63(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I think my technician was Elvis not sure but he was cool, really quick and showed me where my power box is, he was great. Would definately request him again if nedded"

Karen S on August 2021

We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I think my technician was Elvis not sure but he was cool, really quick and showed me where my power box is, he was great. Would definately request him again if nedded"

Karen S on August 2021


"Yes. Warner Electric was wonderful. Showed up on time and very professional. Thank you Warner Electric."

Harold W on February 2025

Top Quality Electrician. We do everything electrical, from troubleshooting to custom homes. Licensed, Insured, Certified.

"Yes. Warner Electric was wonderful. Showed up on time and very professional. Thank you Warner Electric."

Harold W on February 2025


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GreenWorld Electric Solutions LLC.

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GreenWorld Electric Solutions LLC.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 15 years of experience in Electrical and Solar Energy GreenWorld Electric Solutions LLC. has operated with strong values aimed at understanding and serving client needs. To us, every new project means a new relationship. The information we learn from this open communication model allows us to deliver excellent results. Get in touch today, and discover the advantage of working with us.

"Great Jesse did a great job in a timely fashion and kept us informed at every step. Very happy with the results."

Buddy W on October 2024

With over 15 years of experience in Electrical and Solar Energy GreenWorld Electric Solutions LLC. has operated with strong values aimed at understanding and serving client needs. To us, every new project means a new relationship. The information we learn from this open communication model allows us to deliver excellent results. Get in touch today, and discover the advantage of working with us.

"Great Jesse did a great job in a timely fashion and kept us informed at every step. Very happy with the results."

Buddy W on October 2024


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Roddan Electrical Services

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Roddan Electrical Services

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2 years of experience

At our core, we're dedicated to delivering outstanding electrical services with a steadfast commitment to client comfort. We prioritize your satisfaction above all else. Our promise? Confidence in our work, competence in our execution, and unwavering quality of service. Experience excellence with us.

At our core, we're dedicated to delivering outstanding electrical services with a steadfast commitment to client comfort. We prioritize your satisfaction above all else. Our promise? Confidence in our work, competence in our execution, and unwavering quality of service. Experience excellence with us.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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

In many cases, you’ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.

The Occidental, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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