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Nichols Electric
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Pioneer, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Quick response to inquiry. Able to take care of problem promptly. Job well done."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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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."
Arcflash Electric
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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

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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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