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Arcflash Electric
4.5(
11
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Pioneer, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had Tony install a new breaker box on our home. The old one was failing and pg&e told us it wasn?t safe to repair. Tony was on time and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone needing electrical work."
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Fayth Lyon
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Pioneer, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Need a breaker fixed? Outlet replaced? Room freshened up with clean paint lines?\n\nI’m a licensed journeyman electrician with 6+ years experience offering small electrical jobs and interior painting at fair prices.\n\n✔️ Clean work\n✔️ Respectful in your home\n✔️ No mess left behind\n✔️ Straightforward pricing\n✔️ Show up when I say I will\n\nPerfect for:\n• Troubleshooting tripping breakers\n• Outlet / switch replacement\n• Light fixture installs\n• Ceiling fan swaps\n• Small room repainting\n• Patch & paint touch-ups\n\nStarting Rates:\nElectrical troubleshooting – $99\nOutlet / switch replacement – $45 each\nInterior room painting – starting at $250\n\nServing Sacramento & surrounding areas.\n\nIf you want honest work without big-company pricing or runaround, message me.

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Ben Hernandez Electrical Inc.
5.0(
30
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Pioneer, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience having Ben install an outlet for my EV Charger, as well as install the EV Charger. He came highly recommended from a friend who had used his service over the years. Ben was prompt with his response to my inquiries, offered a reasonable price with great value, efficient and thorough with his work, and a pleasure to converse with. I highly recommend Ben!!!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SHORT CIRCUIT ELECTRIC
4.7(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Pioneer, CA and surrounding areas

"Exceptional service and communication. All aspects of the generator install were flawless. The office communicated all phases perfectly and executed the plan as scheduled. The installation team was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and diligent. The team of 3 installers worked like a well oiled machine, keeping the installation moving forward and completing the install in a timely fashion. Once completed, they went over the operation of the generator in a clear and easily understandable step by step instructions. The grounds were left clean, prior to departure. Short Circuit is an excellently run operation."
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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. 

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. 

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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