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Burkin Electric

PO Box 664
5.00(
8
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Burkin Electric

PO Box 664
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

*Residential service work. *2 year residential apprenticeship program *4 year commercial and industrial apprenticeship program. *45 years and active member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union of America. *Sole proprietor 32 years.

"Excellent!!"

Gsil F on April 2022

*Residential service work. *2 year residential apprenticeship program *4 year commercial and industrial apprenticeship program. *45 years and active member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union of America. *Sole proprietor 32 years.

"Excellent!!"

Gsil F on April 2022


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Electrical Pro

29 Orinda Way #70
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

Electrical Pro

29 Orinda Way #70
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Electrical Pro provides Electrical Services for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities, Government and Department of Defense (DOD) Facilities, Residential Homes, Commercial Office Buildings, Industrial Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Processing Facilities, Package Delivery Facilities, Package Sortation Facilities, Conveyors, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Libraries, Restaurants, and Storage Unit Facilities in the East Bay Area, CA. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! https://www.electricalpro.com

"It is my pleasure to recommend Anthony. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, highly skilled and professional. Before I could get back to him, he followed up with me by phone and was able to schedule and complete the work within the same day of contacting me. He came to the job with all necessary tools & replacement parts and completed the work within an hour. I will certainly call Anthony for any future electrical projects and plan to recommend him to my friends."

Cheryl R on February 2024

Electrical Pro provides Electrical Services for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities, Government and Department of Defense (DOD) Facilities, Residential Homes, Commercial Office Buildings, Industrial Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Processing Facilities, Package Delivery Facilities, Package Sortation Facilities, Conveyors, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Libraries, Restaurants, and Storage Unit Facilities in the East Bay Area, CA. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! https://www.electricalpro.com

"It is my pleasure to recommend Anthony. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, highly skilled and professional. Before I could get back to him, he followed up with me by phone and was able to schedule and complete the work within the same day of contacting me. He came to the job with all necessary tools & replacement parts and completed the work within an hour. I will certainly call Anthony for any future electrical projects and plan to recommend him to my friends."

Cheryl R on February 2024


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IC Electric

Based In
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro

IC Electric

Based In
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I was happy with the results, it was a job well done. Ivan was knowledgeable and kept me aware of how the work was going and the reasoning behind the decisions he was making. I would definitely hire him again. Scheduling was the only tricky part."

Lois C on May 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I was happy with the results, it was a job well done. Ivan was knowledgeable and kept me aware of how the work was going and the reasoning behind the decisions he was making. I would definitely hire him again. Scheduling was the only tricky part."

Lois C on May 2025


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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
Super Service Award
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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RAM Electric Services Inc.

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

RAM Electric Services Inc.

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

Electrical business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This was the best experience with a contractor I’ve ever had. They were very professional and reasonably priced. The quality of work was excellent. They protected every area they worked in and always wore booties on their shoes. I’ve hired Ram electric a few times now and have recommended them to numerous friends and colleagues. I highly recommend them for your next project. Honest and professional contractors are hard to come by."

George S on February 2025

Electrical business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This was the best experience with a contractor I’ve ever had. They were very professional and reasonably priced. The quality of work was excellent. They protected every area they worked in and always wore booties on their shoes. I’ve hired Ram electric a few times now and have recommended them to numerous friends and colleagues. I highly recommend them for your next project. Honest and professional contractors are hard to come by."

George S on February 2025


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Caval Construction

2179 Santa Rita St
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Caval Construction

2179 Santa Rita St
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Caval Construction 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.

"they are perfect and give them the highest rating possible."

Jason D on December 2024

Caval Construction 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.

"they are perfect and give them the highest rating possible."

Jason D on December 2024


Searchlight Electric, LLC

812 Serrana Ct
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Searchlight Electric, LLC

812 Serrana Ct
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 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.

"Reliable, Honest, Hardworker. Always respond to text and phone calls promptly. We used Petes services multiple times, which included full kitchen rewiring, bathroom remodel and outlet help in an older house. Highly recommend his work/service."

Tony S on January 2024

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.

"Reliable, Honest, Hardworker. Always respond to text and phone calls promptly. We used Petes services multiple times, which included full kitchen rewiring, bathroom remodel and outlet help in an older house. Highly recommend his work/service."

Tony S on January 2024


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Fitch Electric, Inc.

7059 Commerce Cir Suite B
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro

Fitch Electric, Inc.

7059 Commerce Cir Suite B
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

We are authorized Generac dealers and installers of whole home generator systems. We take pride in our customer service and customer satisfaction. From start to finish we will educate our clients and communicate thoroughly through the whole process. Additionally we take on commercial work and residential work. We offer free consultations on all aspects of work. Let us help you meet your electrical needs today.

"It is weeks like this that make me so happy to have had Fitch Electric install a generator at my house. I had them install an EV Generator a few months ago and bit the bullet for the generator knowing this summer would be HOT and PGE would be shutting us down as usual. I cannot say enough great things about Fitch Electric https://fitchelectricinc.com/ They are professional, reasonably priced and are on-time and on budget. Thanks Lucas and your team at Fitch Electric 5 out of 5 star recommend ! I only said 4.5/5 on the value only because it's expensive regardless so this isnt a knock on Fitch just the whole generator world and PGE in general. I wish we didn't have to do this but in these times over the last several years WE KNOW that PGE will be shutting off power and this is just what we have to do. I love Fitch! Will use them again 100% in the future."

Chris K on July 2023

We are authorized Generac dealers and installers of whole home generator systems. We take pride in our customer service and customer satisfaction. From start to finish we will educate our clients and communicate thoroughly through the whole process. Additionally we take on commercial work and residential work. We offer free consultations on all aspects of work. Let us help you meet your electrical needs today.

"It is weeks like this that make me so happy to have had Fitch Electric install a generator at my house. I had them install an EV Generator a few months ago and bit the bullet for the generator knowing this summer would be HOT and PGE would be shutting us down as usual. I cannot say enough great things about Fitch Electric https://fitchelectricinc.com/ They are professional, reasonably priced and are on-time and on budget. Thanks Lucas and your team at Fitch Electric 5 out of 5 star recommend ! I only said 4.5/5 on the value only because it's expensive regardless so this isnt a knock on Fitch just the whole generator world and PGE in general. I wish we didn't have to do this but in these times over the last several years WE KNOW that PGE will be shutting off power and this is just what we have to do. I love Fitch! Will use them again 100% in the future."

Chris K on July 2023


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Intech

132 Warren St
4.86(
7
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Approved Pro

Intech

132 Warren St
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"My pro Sal was very efficient in clearing manifold problems. He was patient in listening when I was trying to explain the problems that I was having. I had made a list and we went through all of the conditions that were giving me grief. After a system reboot something strange having to do with the font occurred. I called Sal and he worked remotely going through changes that had been made. The problem was finally resolved. I was very pleased with Sal's ability to decipher what this layman (laywoman) was trying to say. If I have problems in the future, I will contact Sal."

Stephenie F on March 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"My pro Sal was very efficient in clearing manifold problems. He was patient in listening when I was trying to explain the problems that I was having. I had made a list and we went through all of the conditions that were giving me grief. After a system reboot something strange having to do with the font occurred. I called Sal and he worked remotely going through changes that had been made. The problem was finally resolved. I was very pleased with Sal's ability to decipher what this layman (laywoman) was trying to say. If I have problems in the future, I will contact Sal."

Stephenie F on March 2024


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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

671 S Orchard Ave Unit 306
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro

Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

671 S Orchard Ave Unit 306
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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 power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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. 

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