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Ground Up Lighting
4.2(
5
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Electrical and lighting services with the best quality work for your home. We treat each project as if it was done in our own home. Customer satisfaction is our thrive. Thank you in advance for giving us the opportunity to help you.

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Cal Contractor Services, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had issues with wi-fi reporting the system status. Contacyed Cal Contractor Services and they responded immediately. Provided up to the hour staus on project progress and the availability of necessary rewplce emtn parts. Once parts were availalable a technician arrived in a very timely manner and made adjustments/repairs. Technicians as well as office contact person were extremely professional, courteous and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend and or call for their technical assistance. I highly recommend this organization."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Electrical & Automation Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
T & A Business C
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Teodoro Tenorio\nI have 22 years experience in construction as well doing maintenance and residential and commercial properties. I am new in the area of Bakersfield. I moved from LA California. \nI have experience in an Electrical troubleshooting or new construction, plumbing, general maintenance\nI was working in Calabasas for real estate investors, I was working in Los Angeles for Gray construction ..\nI cover the area Fresno to Oxnard to Orange County, including Los Angeles area..\nMy philosophy is to do it right at the first time , to don’t have to do it twice.\n\n

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AOA Electric
4.8(
90
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Orlando was professional and courteous throughout installation. A simple job turned out to be extremely complex and he was courteous throughout. He spent 8 hours installing a fan and had to access the attic crawl space multiple times without complaint. There were also electrical issues with the wiring that he had to fix but when it was all finished I had two beautiful fans. I was very happy with his work and will be calling him again for future projects."
appliance installation
bathroom
bathroom
Handrail
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Scotties Electrical Service
4.3(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My son and I installed new light switch in my garage. Thought we solved problem, only to find out other lights in the house were not working. Checked and tested breakers, the all seemed fine. Not sure what to do, so I called Scotties electrical service. He asked me to describe what my son and I did. He then told me what he thought might be the problem and to send him a picture of the switch we replaced if he first suggestion didn't fix the problem. Didn't need to send the picture, his first suggestion was correct. Very kind and friendly."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

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.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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