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Open Valley Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
31
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Serving Rocklin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George gave great communication. At the end George and Christian upgraded my panel, installed a sub-panel for my generator, installed an EV charger and prepared my house to change my gas water heater to electric hybrid. His price was fair and he did everything to manage my rebate from SMUD my electric utility company. Highly recommend his work."
Ring Flood Light
Fan Install
Troubleshooting
6 Inch Recessed Lights
Commercial Lights

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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John Luzzi Construction
5.0(
30
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Serving Rocklin, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Quick and friendly service. John installed my ceiling fan, fixed a non-working outlet and fixed a light fixture for me. He was ready and willing to take care of whatever problems needed taken care of. One job wasn't even discussed prior to him coming out and he took care of it right away even though it required him to go through the attic to fix it."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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iKnow Electric, LLC
5.0(
25
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Serving Rocklin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric is very responsible and with excellent skills with kindness. I hired him to install EV charging station, and he explained the best option I could choose. Finally he charged very reasonable. I will call him again if I encounter electric issues."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hunts Electrical Services
5.0(
27
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Serving Rocklin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a backyard patio fan that had been damaged from last winters storm and needed it replaced. Their electrician came out and replaced it no problem within an hour. I appreciate their professionalism and reliability, I will definitely be reaching out to them if I ever need future work done"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rooster Electric Co
5.0(
9
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Serving Rocklin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our house is over 30 years old and the electrical panel was in questionable state after various contractors over the years had accessed it for their projects. For safety and security reasons, we had Rooster Electric upgrade the electrical panel. The electrician needed to cut the house siding to install the new panel and did so expertly, providing new trim and caulking. The job looks great and we feel safer now that the panel is up to specs. Thank you, Rooster Electric, for walking us through the project and doing excellent work. Weâ re so tired of contractors taking the quick and easy route to get their job done rather than providing good, respectable customer service. Youâ ll get our recommendation whenever someone asks if we know a good and trustworthy electrical company. L&N in Fair Oaks"
Generator-fed subpanel to house
ATS
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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. 

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

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