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Freitas Electric

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Freitas Electric

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

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, as well as, wiring and panel upgrades, 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.

"Jeremy is very knowledgeable and is someone I would hire again! Nice to know I can rely on Jeremy for any electrical needs!"

Stephen G on February 2024

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, as well as, wiring and panel upgrades, 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.

"Jeremy is very knowledgeable and is someone I would hire again! Nice to know I can rely on Jeremy for any electrical needs!"

Stephen G on February 2024


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Point Break Electric

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Point Break Electric

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

FREE ESTIMATES Electrical contractor out of Monterey County. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Certified EV charger installer for Chargepoint and enelx (Juicebox) chargers. We provide service panel upgrade or swap, Electric Vehicle chargers, Lighting interior and exterior, remodels, New construction, Fixtures install/replace, stand by generators, Smart switches, Maintenance.

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Kel S on January 2026

FREE ESTIMATES Electrical contractor out of Monterey County. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Certified EV charger installer for Chargepoint and enelx (Juicebox) chargers. We provide service panel upgrade or swap, Electric Vehicle chargers, Lighting interior and exterior, remodels, New construction, Fixtures install/replace, stand by generators, Smart switches, Maintenance.

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Kel S on January 2026


Elite Electrical Services

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Elite Electrical Services

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are an employee owned and operated company. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We realize the necessity for courteous customer interaction, quality work, and reasonable prices. We look forward to earning your business and appreciate the consideration!

"Very professional"

Brenda B on March 2023

We are an employee owned and operated company. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We realize the necessity for courteous customer interaction, quality work, and reasonable prices. We look forward to earning your business and appreciate the consideration!

"Very professional"

Brenda B on March 2023


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Marco Flores Electric

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Marco Flores Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Emergency services offered

We specialize in LED lighting, Panel upgrades, New construction, Remodels, Trouble shooting, Can lighting, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Call or text today (831)241-2198!

"Super nice guy! Very friendly and professional worked really fast and did a great job! Would definitely recommend"

Robert S on December 2025

We specialize in LED lighting, Panel upgrades, New construction, Remodels, Trouble shooting, Can lighting, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Call or text today (831)241-2198!

"Super nice guy! Very friendly and professional worked really fast and did a great job! Would definitely recommend"

Robert S on December 2025


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HAYWARD ELECTRICAL

5.00(
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HAYWARD ELECTRICAL

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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

"Wes responded quickly with a reasonable quote and was able to come in a few days to install my ceiling light. I highly recommend him."

Marcia W on August 2025

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

"Wes responded quickly with a reasonable quote and was able to come in a few days to install my ceiling light. I highly recommend him."

Marcia W on August 2025


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Eskay Electric

5.00(
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Eskay Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Emergency services offered

If you're looking for a company that provides premium products, outstanding service, and beautiful outcomes, then look no further than Eskay electric. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. owned and operated been in the electrical trade for over 20 years, we have 24/7 availability, call us 408-639-1821, Our services include ,panel upgrades, ev charger installation, residential and commercial electric, house rewiring, new construction wiring.

"GREAT experience. Evaluated the situation, have me best case/worst case scenarios, assessed the job and completed the work on the spot. Was honest when he could have said it was worse than it actually was. He was professional, pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. GREAT SERVICE. I will definitely use him again."

R M on December 2025

If you're looking for a company that provides premium products, outstanding service, and beautiful outcomes, then look no further than Eskay electric. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. owned and operated been in the electrical trade for over 20 years, we have 24/7 availability, call us 408-639-1821, Our services include ,panel upgrades, ev charger installation, residential and commercial electric, house rewiring, new construction wiring.

"GREAT experience. Evaluated the situation, have me best case/worst case scenarios, assessed the job and completed the work on the spot. Was honest when he could have said it was worse than it actually was. He was professional, pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. GREAT SERVICE. I will definitely use him again."

R M on December 2025


Elvis Mendez

4.65(
24
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Elvis Mendez

4.65(
24
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Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

If you're looking for a reliable, efficient, friendly, and honest contractor to help you take care of your small to large home improvement tasks, look no further than Elvis Mendes. Elvis works locally so he can help improve the lives of people in his community. Elvis is a one stop shop for home improvement tasks ranging from door repairs, to remodel work, and everything in between. Connect now to get free estimate!

"We converted our old, cluttered garage into a gorgeous one-bedroom unit for my mom, and I honestly couldn?t be happier. Elvis handled every step: from permits to finishes - with professionalism and care. The team was incredibly responsive, and they stayed on schedule without cutting corners. It added value to our property and peace of mind to our family."

Phoebe E on May 2025

If you're looking for a reliable, efficient, friendly, and honest contractor to help you take care of your small to large home improvement tasks, look no further than Elvis Mendes. Elvis works locally so he can help improve the lives of people in his community. Elvis is a one stop shop for home improvement tasks ranging from door repairs, to remodel work, and everything in between. Connect now to get free estimate!

"We converted our old, cluttered garage into a gorgeous one-bedroom unit for my mom, and I honestly couldn?t be happier. Elvis handled every step: from permits to finishes - with professionalism and care. The team was incredibly responsive, and they stayed on schedule without cutting corners. It added value to our property and peace of mind to our family."

Phoebe E on May 2025


Lecce Electric

4.54(
12
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Lecce Electric

4.54(
12
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Customers say: Quality work
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lecce Electric has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The electricians who came by went above and beyond to diagnose issues beyond what I was looking to fix/replace. They explained their process and findings in easy-to-understand terms and completed the job on the same day."

Aidee P on December 2025

Lecce Electric has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The electricians who came by went above and beyond to diagnose issues beyond what I was looking to fix/replace. They explained their process and findings in easy-to-understand terms and completed the job on the same day."

Aidee P on December 2025


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EGA NETWORKS INC

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EGA NETWORKS INC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
7 years of experience

EGA Networks delivers end-to-end consulting, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions for the Power, Fiber, and Wireless industries. As a licensed C-10 Electrical Contractor with over 35 years of experience we support commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects with the resources to drive results from planning through completion. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. We would love to find the best solution for your next project, give us a call today!

"Responsive and highly communicative - very easy to get scheduled and tech was very efficient. Highly recommend!"

Danya S on May 2025

EGA Networks delivers end-to-end consulting, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions for the Power, Fiber, and Wireless industries. As a licensed C-10 Electrical Contractor with over 35 years of experience we support commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects with the resources to drive results from planning through completion. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. We would love to find the best solution for your next project, give us a call today!

"Responsive and highly communicative - very easy to get scheduled and tech was very efficient. Highly recommend!"

Danya S on May 2025


"we are still working on the project, but they are doing it very good so far, and expect it will be like that to finish, and look forward to hiring them again for future projects"

Javier G on May 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our concrete and landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"we are still working on the project, but they are doing it very good so far, and expect it will be like that to finish, and look forward to hiring them again for future projects"

Javier G on May 2022

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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