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Scott Shelton Electric

4919 Cottage Way
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Scott Shelton Electric

4919 Cottage Way
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
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22 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

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 very nice"

Linda D on October 2025

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 very nice"

Linda D on October 2025


ARP Electric and Lighting Company

8025 Ryan Taylor Way
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ARP Electric and Lighting Company

8025 Ryan Taylor Way
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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ARP Elecrtic and Lighting Company is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more 20 years of experience serving and Roseville, CA surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

ARP Elecrtic and Lighting Company is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more 20 years of experience serving and Roseville, CA surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


"The technicians from CM Electric did an excellent job installing my new 200 Amp service panel at a cost lower than all of my other estimates. I would highly recommend them. Thank you Angi for the referral!"

Jason C on November 2022

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"The technicians from CM Electric did an excellent job installing my new 200 Amp service panel at a cost lower than all of my other estimates. I would highly recommend them. Thank you Angi for the referral!"

Jason C on November 2022


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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

671 S Orchard Ave Unit 306
4.94(
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

671 S Orchard Ave Unit 306
4.94(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024


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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(
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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


Cal Sun Construction, LLC

694 Pleasant Valley Rd
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Cal Sun Construction, LLC

694 Pleasant Valley Rd
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Cal-Sun Construction is a family owned construction company based in Diamond Springs, CA. We bring over 40 years of general construction and 15 years of solar experience. Though our focus is specializing in solar power and helping home owners eliminate their electric utility bill. We can completely customize any solar application from a normal track home install to 20kw roof mount install on tile roof to large solar ground mounts. We also have the ability to build solar ground mounts as well.

Cal-Sun Construction is a family owned construction company based in Diamond Springs, CA. We bring over 40 years of general construction and 15 years of solar experience. Though our focus is specializing in solar power and helping home owners eliminate their electric utility bill. We can completely customize any solar application from a normal track home install to 20kw roof mount install on tile roof to large solar ground mounts. We also have the ability to build solar ground mounts as well.




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Liberty Solar

3414 Putter Place
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Liberty Solar

3414 Putter Place
5.00(
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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.


My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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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

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

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.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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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