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Thurber Electric
4.8(
29
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jason and is daughter, Kelsi, are a great team. My initial need was a porch light with a timer, but that expanded to having a ceiling fan and under-cabinet lights installed. I was so pleased with the porch light that Jason will be back soon to install seven more ceiling lights."
30 AMP Generator Inlet
Breaker Interlock
72" Ceiling Fan
Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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GRAHAM ELECTRIC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our main electrical panel needed replaced. We Reached out to Jake Graham, he came pretty quickly to assess the situation, gave us a quote and scheduled the job. The price was fair and we were all fixed up before we know it..electrical is stressful for me. It's great to have someone that's knowledgeable and affordable. He shows up when he says he will be there, and stays until the job is complete. We will be using him for any future electrical needs without hesitation."
Service pole
Disconnects
VFDs
Motor starters
Finished Product

+1

Response time10 mins
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Electric Solar Solutions Inc.
3.5(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Palo Cedro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently built a new home, from start to finish Electric Solar Solutions were professional and knowledgeable. From handling the permits with the city, answering any questions we had, handling our unique installation, we couldn't have asked for a better experience."
Solar Ground Mount
Solar Ground Mount
Solar Roof Mount
PV Roof Mount
Solar Installation

+6

Response time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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