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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
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Serving Rocklin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
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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%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator install projects in Rocklin, CA

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

The Rocklin, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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