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Ground Up Lighting
4.2(
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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
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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 questions, answered by experts

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

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