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Last update on December 16, 2024
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"The owner of the company called to ask ?he perimeters of my of my request. He was out of town and put me on his schedule. The.next thing I kmew"
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Ber Bros Co. did an amazing job installing fencing that I needed. They provided a great estimate and performed the service in a clean and timely manner. I would recommend again."
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Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1991
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Frank responded quickly to my inquiry, and was able to schedule me in the very next day. He showed up on time and did a thorough investigation of my electric panel and house layout before coming up a clever plan with minimal cut in my dry wall. He explained what needed to be done and patiently answered all my questions . He completed the work within three hours, and was kind enough to wait for me testing my treadmill using the new outlet. He is very professional and honest about his work, and I would use him again for future needs."
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1984
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Chris & his son did an amazing job installing a motorized green screen and a crystal chandelier. 5 STAR work!!!"
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Eric is very responsible and with excellent skills with kindness. I hired him to install EV charging station, and he explained the best option I could choose. Finally he charged very reasonable. I will call him again if I encounter electric issues."
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"In general, it went well. Everyone from Huft was very professional. The salesperson could not tell me the brand of water heater that would be installed. I had responded to ad on Angie's list. I should have paid attention to this. In the past, sales reps from other companies could tell me the brand name of the product, and if it qualified for a rebate. The product that was installed is an excellent product, but doesn't qualify for a rebate. The service personnel were all very polite and professional. What I would have done differently is pursued finding out the brand name of the product before it was installed and found out if it qualified for any SMUD rebates before making the purchase. In general, I would give Huft an excellent rating for service. They came back two days later when the water heater wasn't producing hot water, and installed new fuses. The technician was very professional and courteous. As a consumer, remember to jot down as many questions as possible before you meet with the contractor."
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Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Our house is over 30 years old and the electrical panel was in questionable state after various contractors over the years had accessed it for their projects. For safety and security reasons, we had Rooster Electric upgrade the electrical panel. The electrician needed to cut the house siding to install the new panel and did so expertly, providing new trim and caulking. The job looks great and we feel safer now that the panel is up to specs. Thank you, Rooster Electric, for walking us through the project and doing excellent work. Weâ re so tired of contractors taking the quick and easy route to get their job done rather than providing good, respectable customer service. Youâ ll get our recommendation whenever someone asks if we know a good and trustworthy electrical company. L&N in Fair Oaks"
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He installed a Tesla charger for Me and he did great."
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Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"These guys installed solar panels and four batteries they did an awesome job. Super clean efficient and got the job done quickly. Good communication skills. I would highly recommend.!"
Serving Penryn, CA and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Fantastic, the Solir Electric team is professionalism at its finest. Great communication, reliable scheduling, quality work that they stand by. I couldn’t be happier."
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Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:
Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000
Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300
Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000
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.
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.
The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:
Experience frequent or prolonged power outages
Work from home
Store a lot of cold food
Have a sump pump
Have a pump for well water
Use electronic medical devices
Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The average cost of a whole-house generator falls between $5,000 and $25,000. Keep reading to learn how much you can expect to spend.
Natural gas generators are whole-home standby generators that are connected to your home’s natural gas line. The average cost for a natural gas generator is $12,000.
The cost to install a generator transfer switch depends on several factors. Our guide will help you understand all of the costs.
Before installing a fixed generator, think about your use and space. Review these backup generator questions to prepare for a talk with your contractor.
Whole home generator installations require a professional hand. Read this guide to help you decide which generator is best for your home.
Portable generators are handy for many reasons, but they require care to prevent fire, electrocution, and more. Stay safe with this guide on how to use a generator.
