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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio did a fantastic job! Very happy with the clean install of my tier 2 charger and he added a plug down below my panel. Would recommend for any sort of EV charging installs! Clear communicator, showed up when he said he would and his services were well-priced!"
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+1

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luminous Quality Electric Inc
5.0(
31
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Obed on this project. He was friendly, responsive, and very professional. He helped me install a new circuit and outlet for an EV charger, along with some other light electrical work. His price was fair and competitive with other bids I received, and the work was completed timely and competently. I will reach out to him again for any electrical needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B & C Electric Corp
5.0(
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B&C Electric did a great job. Robert Burns came to my house after another electrician from another company installed a Tesla charger. For the next 4 weeks we had trouble with different areas of our house losing power. I called this initial electrician back to fix the problem. He came and did some work but the power outages continued. That's when I said enough is enough and called Robert at B&C electric. He came and did a thorough evaluation of my sub panel. He found that the breaker switch installed by the other company was not only cheap but not wired correctly. Robert installed a new breaker switch and I have not had any trouble since. Robert explained everything to me and showed me what he was doing. The best electrician I have used, hands down. I will use him again!"
60 amp Siemens
Bushing
Grounding
Light sequence
Emporia charger

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
5.0(
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had Mister Sparky come out and asses my entire home for safety issues and electrical upgrade needs. They were very thorough and knowledgeable. Jeremiah and Benny worked very hard to make sure we had an amazing experience! Highly recommend their services!"
Electrical
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.2(
908
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe was great to work with i asked for a quote and he gave me exactly that and scheduled the installation of 2 wired smoke alarms the next day,Nariel was the electrician and he did a great job, very pleasant, very nice and his work was very neat. I will be using J Casillas electric again."
 custom home
 track lighting
My work.
 low voltage 4inch
 fans

+57

Response time7 hrs
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kent Electrical Services Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician Matt provided exemplary service to complete my complicated electrical job. Matt responded to my request with prompt and professional precision. He explained what needed to be done and efficiently (and Covid safely) completed the work which Included two trips to Home Depot."
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+11

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Serving Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired home pro remodeling to put pavers on my back yard and to install flloring thorough out the whole house I'm super setasfied with the work and the service . The company also provided me great financial options which I used thank you kobi Leo and Lucas for your great service . Highly recommend them for everyone"
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

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