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AMP-A-NEER
4.9(
28
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project: Install Electrical Switches, Outlets. They were on time, professional and flexible. Also, discussed future projects - replacing a fixture in bathroom, and on their way out attached a smog detector the right way. I would definitely use this company again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
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Boost Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed two chandeliers for us. Were great to work with and the lights look beautiful."
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc
5.0(
7
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 ceiling fan/lights installed in the bedrooms. Installation included 2 new circular circuit boxes in each bedroom ceiling. In addition, I replaced the kitchen ceiling light with an LED fixture. The 2 workers were very polite and professional and worked quickly and efficiently, in addition to being respectful of my personal belongings."
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Gendron Electric
4.6(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Matt was the only contractor that actually dove in to the project for the bid. He realized that we needed an upgraded panel to support our installation. Every other contractor assumed the panel had openings under the blanks, but there were used by solar and backups. Quoted installation time was right on. Very professional and quick to respond."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FH Electric LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Same day professional and friendly. Iâ m so happy to have found FH Electric. Fernando and Alex were great â £ï¸"
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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E Fitzgerald, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EFI installed a electrical hookup for my RV. Very professional with superior service and workmanship. Now I have a convenient and accessible outlet for the RV. No more plugging into my household outlets that would trip within hours... If you want piece of mind with high quality of work from an electrician with years of experience that can handle big and small jobs, then EFI is the one to call. They also provide a competitive bid that saved us money."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Christopher Robert Ceinar
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Chris to install an EV charger for our home. The job seemed simple at first but ended up being a bit more complicated. But Chris was patient and really thoughtful in figuring out the project and explaining it to me. He didn't change his bid even with the complications and got the job done on the day he committed to. Chris is REALLY good at explaining electrical stuff to a very non- knowledgeable customer (me!). I learned a ton working with Chris and know how to talk about AMPS now! I have no doubt I will go to Chris for all future electrical needs."
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rick replaced my HVAC system. The process was seamless. We scheduled an appointment to inspect the existing system, and the available options were openly discussed. All of my questions were answered in a timely manner. There was no pressure to choose one system over another. In comparing his estimate to other companies, I found that I'd saved a lot of money. We discovered an incompatibility between the new equipment and the yet to be installed alarm system. Rick worked closely with the alarm company to make to marry the two systems. We gave the go ahead and the new system was installed in a day. The installation crew was polite and professional and so very careful to clean up afterwards. Thank you, Bragg Home Services. Yes, I recommend this company"
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

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