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Bodie Electric Inc
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Represa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi there! My name is Jake and I am the owner of Bodie Electric. With over 15 years of electrical experience ranging from residential panel upgrades to $20M jobs at Levi’s Stadium and UC Davis; there is no job too big or too small! I specialize in Solar, Generators, Batteries, Panel Upgrades, and engineering for large scale projects. My goal is to be as many people’s electrician they can call for questions, help, pricing, and install. I am a single man crew that is licensed, bonded, and insured.

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Fox Electrical Services, Inc.
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Represa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

FOX ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC 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.

Response time11 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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