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Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking

1701 West El Camino Ave, Unit 158
4.93(
148
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Approved Pro

Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking

1701 West El Camino Ave, Unit 158
4.93(
148
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking 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.

"He was able to set my antenna in the correct direction and make minor repairs (replace a bad cable and re-connect one of the antenna connections that was faulty). "

Ronald H on September 2025

Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking 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.

"He was able to set my antenna in the correct direction and make minor repairs (replace a bad cable and re-connect one of the antenna connections that was faulty). "

Ronald H on September 2025


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Tahoe Solar Inc

1580 Emerald Bay Rd
5.00(
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Tahoe Solar Inc

1580 Emerald Bay Rd
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tahoe Solar has been around for over two decades in the Tahoe area. We have commercial electricians on staff that can take care any of your electrical needs as well as off grid solutions to bringing power to your home. Tahoe solar specializes in battery back-up, generator installation, service changes, and solar panel installation. Give us a call- we would love to answer any questions you may have.

"Tahoe Solar have installed, maintained my off grid home for the past 3 years. They have done extensive work to modernize the old system and are great to work with. Highly recommend working with them."

Jon L on January 2024

Tahoe Solar has been around for over two decades in the Tahoe area. We have commercial electricians on staff that can take care any of your electrical needs as well as off grid solutions to bringing power to your home. Tahoe solar specializes in battery back-up, generator installation, service changes, and solar panel installation. Give us a call- we would love to answer any questions you may have.

"Tahoe Solar have installed, maintained my off grid home for the past 3 years. They have done extensive work to modernize the old system and are great to work with. Highly recommend working with them."

Jon L on January 2024




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Liberty Solar

3414 Putter Place
5.00(
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Liberty Solar

3414 Putter Place
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Liberty Solar designs, engineers, and installs Advanced Renewable Energy Systems. We do NOT use sub-contractors. We take great pride in our work and we install only the best American-made equipment and the best prices. We have many financing options available.

Liberty Solar designs, engineers, and installs Advanced Renewable Energy Systems. We do NOT use sub-contractors. We take great pride in our work and we install only the best American-made equipment and the best prices. We have many financing options available.


Energytech Inc. DBA Advance Power Redding

843 N. Market St.
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Energytech Inc. DBA Advance Power Redding

843 N. Market St.
No reviews yet
24 years of experience

Wholesale & retail renewable energy store specializing in energy conservation & production. We install solar or sell you the materials. We stock Solar panels, 6v batteries, LIPO-4 batteries, DC to AC power inverters, wind turbines, Hydro turbines & parts, radiant barrier foil, Son Shield insulating paint & roof coat. And much more.

Wholesale & retail renewable energy store specializing in energy conservation & production. We install solar or sell you the materials. We stock Solar panels, 6v batteries, LIPO-4 batteries, DC to AC power inverters, wind turbines, Hydro turbines & parts, radiant barrier foil, Son Shield insulating paint & roof coat. And much more.


My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020


Sterling Auto Repair

11400 State Hwy 49
4.50(
2
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Sterling Auto Repair

11400 State Hwy 49
4.50(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Complete auto care solution, from oil changes to engine swaps we do it all. Quick turn around and friendly, knowledgeable service from start to finish.

Complete auto care solution, from oil changes to engine swaps we do it all. Quick turn around and friendly, knowledgeable service from start to finish.


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ABK Electric

5.00(
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ABK Electric

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

We are an electrical contracting company, for residential and commercial jobs, with over 16 years of experience. We service every aspect of electrical, with our primary focus to get electrical standards back to code. We pride ourselves on getting the job done right the first time. With honesty and integrity, we love what we do! Here at ABK Electric nothing goes to waste. We recycle all old material and store or donate anything we don't use. We treat your home/office as if it were our own and teach the willing. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed! To prove we complete our work to code, we give you a 5 year labor warranty. And back up any hiccup you may incur. We reward for referrals! If a new client pays for our service, and mentions your name, we pay you up to $250 a referral.

We are an electrical contracting company, for residential and commercial jobs, with over 16 years of experience. We service every aspect of electrical, with our primary focus to get electrical standards back to code. We pride ourselves on getting the job done right the first time. With honesty and integrity, we love what we do! Here at ABK Electric nothing goes to waste. We recycle all old material and store or donate anything we don't use. We treat your home/office as if it were our own and teach the willing. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed! To prove we complete our work to code, we give you a 5 year labor warranty. And back up any hiccup you may incur. We reward for referrals! If a new client pays for our service, and mentions your name, we pay you up to $250 a referral.


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Gilmore Heating & Air

4429 Missouri Flat Rd
4.53(
114
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Gilmore Heating & Air

4429 Missouri Flat Rd
4.53(
114
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Customers say: Quick response
46 years of experience

Gotcha covered. It’s all about trust. Most homeowners want someone they can turn to who truly has their best interests in mind. It’s important to know we will care for your home and your family as if they were our very own. That’s our core philosophy and the way we run our entire company. That’s the Gilmore difference. We’re a full-service air conditioning, heating and solar contracting company with sterling reputation for providing customers with excellent service throughout greater Sacramento, Placerville, Jackson and Auburn. For more than 30 years, homeowners and business owners have depended on our certified technicians to service and install complete heating, air conditioning and solar systems. Just as important, our customers greatly appreciate our family style approach to doing business—we take excellent care of clients and keep our promises. This commitment to service is the foundation of our company. We only use the state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair existing systems—plus utilize the best new installation equipment in the industry. We repair all brands of central air conditioning and heating systems. And we offer scheduled service checks to ensure that your systems run smoothly. Trust your heating and cooling to a company with a whole family of happy clients. Join the Gilmore family of satisfied customers.Red Carpet Care for your Heating and Air! Year Founded 1979 Professional Associations EGIA, Energy Upgrade California, Energy Star, BBB Products Heating and Air Conditioning, All Brands, Solar Specialties Servicing and Sales of Heating Air Conditioning & Solar Products

"Excellent service"

Andrew G on May 2020

Gotcha covered. It’s all about trust. Most homeowners want someone they can turn to who truly has their best interests in mind. It’s important to know we will care for your home and your family as if they were our very own. That’s our core philosophy and the way we run our entire company. That’s the Gilmore difference. We’re a full-service air conditioning, heating and solar contracting company with sterling reputation for providing customers with excellent service throughout greater Sacramento, Placerville, Jackson and Auburn. For more than 30 years, homeowners and business owners have depended on our certified technicians to service and install complete heating, air conditioning and solar systems. Just as important, our customers greatly appreciate our family style approach to doing business—we take excellent care of clients and keep our promises. This commitment to service is the foundation of our company. We only use the state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair existing systems—plus utilize the best new installation equipment in the industry. We repair all brands of central air conditioning and heating systems. And we offer scheduled service checks to ensure that your systems run smoothly. Trust your heating and cooling to a company with a whole family of happy clients. Join the Gilmore family of satisfied customers.Red Carpet Care for your Heating and Air! Year Founded 1979 Professional Associations EGIA, Energy Upgrade California, Energy Star, BBB Products Heating and Air Conditioning, All Brands, Solar Specialties Servicing and Sales of Heating Air Conditioning & Solar Products

"Excellent service"

Andrew G on May 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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. 

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. 

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