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Avatar for Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 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.

"This was not an emergency, but they still responded quickly even on a weekend. The technician was super professional and knowledgeable. Very detailed. He had a solution that was under budget and exceeded my needs!"

Daniel S on January 2026

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.

"This was not an emergency, but they still responded quickly even on a weekend. The technician was super professional and knowledgeable. Very detailed. He had a solution that was under budget and exceeded my needs!"

Daniel S on January 2026


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F.J. Lee Electric

4.96(
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F.J. Lee Electric

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Full service electrical (Ca.lic.#625974)installation, service and repair company. Licensed bonded and insured. Rates are $90/hr with no trip charge within a 20 mile radius. Emergency rates are time and 1/2 after hours and double time on Sundays and major holidays.

"He was great, fair on price and did a good job! Would recommend to everyone."

cameron l on October 2025

Full service electrical (Ca.lic.#625974)installation, service and repair company. Licensed bonded and insured. Rates are $90/hr with no trip charge within a 20 mile radius. Emergency rates are time and 1/2 after hours and double time on Sundays and major holidays.

"He was great, fair on price and did a good job! Would recommend to everyone."

cameron l on October 2025


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Western Summit Electrical

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Western Summit Electrical

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Western Summit Electrical 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.

"Did a great job! The only issue, is that they did not yet provide a receipt just yet. "

Timothy C on September 2025

Western Summit Electrical 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.

"Did a great job! The only issue, is that they did not yet provide a receipt just yet. "

Timothy C on September 2025


Scott Shelton Electric

5.00(
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Scott Shelton Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Scott did a great job. He is kind, direct and gets the work done."

Rhynier M on November 2025

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.

"Scott did a great job. He is kind, direct and gets the work done."

Rhynier M on November 2025


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Influx Electric

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Influx Electric

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

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. You can view our standing with The BBB on our website.

"Collin that guy"

Matt G on January 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. You can view our standing with The BBB on our website.

"Collin that guy"

Matt G on January 2023


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Sierra Smith Electric

4.96(
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Sierra Smith Electric

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We offer over 17 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Fair estimate and work was done in a timely manner"

Russ B on January 2019

We offer over 17 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Fair estimate and work was done in a timely manner"

Russ B on January 2019


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Jed Faulkner Electric

5.00(
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Jed Faulkner Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 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 customizable 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!

"Jed did a nice job, finished the job Quickly. Price was fair I would hire.him again for my next project."

Mike G on January 2026

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 customizable 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!

"Jed did a nice job, finished the job Quickly. Price was fair I would hire.him again for my next project."

Mike G on January 2026


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Mac Electric

4.94(
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Mac Electric

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

With over 6 years of experience serving Modesto, and surrounding area, Mac Electric is the solution for all your electric needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We were very glad that Mac could come out on a weekend to solve the problem since my mother is 91 years old and would have been without electricity."

Valerie w on March 2019

With over 6 years of experience serving Modesto, and surrounding area, Mac Electric is the solution for all your electric needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We were very glad that Mac could come out on a weekend to solve the problem since my mother is 91 years old and would have been without electricity."

Valerie w on March 2019


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Empire Electric

5.00(
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Empire Electric

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Empire Electric , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Here at Empire Electric , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Huft Home Services

5.00(
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Huft Home Services

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

At Huft Home Services, we're committed to offering high-quality heating and air conditioning services throughout Sacramento, CA. We want people living in the state capital to have complete confidence in both their heater and air conditioner. Our locally owned and operated company has been serving the area since 2004, we're a member of the ACCA, and we have a full team of NATE-certified technicians! Our BBB-accredited and NCI-certified company is dedicated to the complete satisfaction of each of our customers. Our goal is always to offer exceptional heating and cooling services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

"They answered all of my questions; they took the time to explain all of the technical questions that I had. They were absolutely wonderful, great customer service, going over and above. Very pleased with the whole process and I would recommend."

Connie R on December 2014

At Huft Home Services, we're committed to offering high-quality heating and air conditioning services throughout Sacramento, CA. We want people living in the state capital to have complete confidence in both their heater and air conditioner. Our locally owned and operated company has been serving the area since 2004, we're a member of the ACCA, and we have a full team of NATE-certified technicians! Our BBB-accredited and NCI-certified company is dedicated to the complete satisfaction of each of our customers. Our goal is always to offer exceptional heating and cooling services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

"They answered all of my questions; they took the time to explain all of the technical questions that I had. They were absolutely wonderful, great customer service, going over and above. Very pleased with the whole process and I would recommend."

Connie R on December 2014

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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