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Casaroja Electric Inc
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Serving Ontario, 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!"
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ZERO ELECTRIC
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Serving Ontario, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly Recommended! We have hired Zero Electric to do several jobs at our apartment complex including installing a generator, EV chargers, new panel, and even installing recessed lighting in the units. They handled all aspects of the projects and had top notch communication throughout. The team has always been quick and professional. We will continue using Zero Electric for our electrical needs."
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Accurate Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air
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Serving Ontario, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I worked with the owner and the field supervisor - both extremely nice & very professional. I hope I have additional work needed in the future just so that I can work with them again!"
Jeff Seale - Owner
Albert Aragon - Dispatch
Cheri Fortner - Operations Manager
Dan Hartman - Journeyman Plumber
Eric Bribiesca - Comfort Advisor

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CHAMPION ELECTRIC
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Serving Ontario, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick was amazing!!! Very informative and professional. I'll trust no one else. Highly recommend."
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Advance Electric
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Serving Ontario, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ricardo is the best electrician I?ve ever hired. Was very professional and friendly to talk to. Honest pricing for a meter panel upgrade. Did what he said he was going to. Also checked out some lighting fixtures I wanted to get installed in my home as I?ve had several quotes and they were just outrageously priced but he gave me the best price out of 6 electricians! Will definitely hire Rick for all my future electrical needs!!"
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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McKee Electrical Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Ontario, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are knowledgeable and installed the car charging station in my garage. I had compared with other companies who seemed to be cutting corners, and I felt McKee was doing things the right way so I chose them. His communication was good, he was on time, and followed through on what he said he would do. Good, clean, and professional. I intend to have him back out for my next electrical project."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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 municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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

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