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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Quail Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio and his assistant installed an EV charger at my place, and they did an amazing job. I’m so glad I hired them. Their price was reasonable compared to other contractors. I highly recommend them and would definitely use their company again for any future jobs."
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creative Lighting & Electrical Inc.
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Quail Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was great. Easy to get a hold of, responded quickly and job was professionally done. Installed, cleaned up and made sure we had all our questions answered before he left. Will definently call again for other electrical needs!"
Warehouse LED Lighting
LED Lighting Repair
Pool Panel
HOA Lighting
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Murrieta
4.8(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Quail Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge, from Mr. Electric, was more than excellent -in getting our chandelier lit up again and beautifully installed after it had been packed away for 10 years. We were EXTREMELY pleased with his customer service, expertise, efficiency, tenacity, and patience. We are going to spread the word great word about Jorge and Mr. Electric. They are just tremendous. Don’t call anyone else. Start and end with the very best-Mr. Electric of Murrieta. Jorge was outstanding in every way!😁👍🏽👌🏾Will post pictures after we get the crystal pieces polished up-10 years is a long time!"
Mr. Electric of Murrieta
Mr. Electric of Murrieta
Mr. Electric of Murrieta
Mr. Electric of Murrieta
Mr. Electric of Murrieta

+3

109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Hayward Power Systems Inc
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Quail Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek with HPS was very friendly quick to answer the phone and listen to the problem I was having with my generator. He was able to come out to my residence quickly, explain to me the issue in a way I could understand and repair the unit. I highly suggest HPS to anyone having generator issues. I will be using them for my annual preventative maintenance as well from here on out."
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McKee Electrical Contracting
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Quail Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are knowledgeable and installed the car charging station in my garage. I had compared with other companies who seemed to be cutting corners, and I felt McKee was doing things the right way so I chose them. His communication was good, he was on time, and followed through on what he said he would do. Good, clean, and professional. I intend to have him back out for my next electrical project."
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ELECTRICAL Projects
ELECTRICAL Projects
ELECTRICAL Projects
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

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

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

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

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

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.

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