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"Professional, positive, got it done and it worked perfectly greatly appreciated "

Jon H on November 2025

2020 BEST OF HOME ADVISOR AWARD WINNER!!!! F.J. Lee Electric has been serving Sacramento Valley and the Foothills since 1991. As the many reviews will attest, satisfaction is the main focus when evaluating, estimating and performing work.

"Professional, positive, got it done and it worked perfectly greatly appreciated "

Jon H on November 2025


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

" It was very good. "

Bob A on December 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

" It was very good. "

Bob A on December 2025


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F.J. Lee Electric

4.96(
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F.J. Lee Electric

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

Full service electrical (Ca.lic.#625974)installation, service and repair company. Licensed bonded and insured. Rates are $90/hr with no trip charge within a 20 mile radius. Emergency rates are time and 1/2 after hours and double time on Sundays and major holidays.

"He was great, fair on price and did a good job! Would recommend to everyone."

cameron l on October 2025

Full service electrical (Ca.lic.#625974)installation, service and repair company. Licensed bonded and insured. Rates are $90/hr with no trip charge within a 20 mile radius. Emergency rates are time and 1/2 after hours and double time on Sundays and major holidays.

"He was great, fair on price and did a good job! Would recommend to everyone."

cameron l on October 2025


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Western Summit Electrical

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Western Summit Electrical

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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Western Summit Electrical 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.

"Did a great job! The only issue, is that they did not yet provide a receipt just yet. "

Timothy C on September 2025

Western Summit Electrical 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.

"Did a great job! The only issue, is that they did not yet provide a receipt just yet. "

Timothy C on September 2025


Scott Shelton Electric

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Scott Shelton Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Scott did a great job. He is kind, direct and gets the work done."

Rhynier M on November 2025

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.

"Scott did a great job. He is kind, direct and gets the work done."

Rhynier M on November 2025


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Influx Electric

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Influx Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. You can view our standing with The BBB on our website.

"Collin that guy"

Matt G on January 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. You can view our standing with The BBB on our website.

"Collin that guy"

Matt G on January 2023


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Sierra Smith Electric

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Sierra Smith Electric

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

We offer over 17 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Fair estimate and work was done in a timely manner"

Russ B on January 2019

We offer over 17 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Fair estimate and work was done in a timely manner"

Russ B on January 2019


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Mac Electric

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Mac Electric

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

With over 6 years of experience serving Modesto, and surrounding area, Mac Electric is the solution for all your electric needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We were very glad that Mac could come out on a weekend to solve the problem since my mother is 91 years old and would have been without electricity."

Valerie w on March 2019

With over 6 years of experience serving Modesto, and surrounding area, Mac Electric is the solution for all your electric needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We were very glad that Mac could come out on a weekend to solve the problem since my mother is 91 years old and would have been without electricity."

Valerie w on March 2019


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Empire Electric

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Empire Electric

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Empire Electric , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Here at Empire Electric , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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NOLAN FAMILY ELECTRIC PC

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NOLAN FAMILY ELECTRIC PC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

NolanFE is a women-owned electrical contracting company founded by Tanya Nolan in 2024. Based in Sacramento, CA, we specialize in utility- and commercial-scale power generation (solar), energy storage, and off-site communication systems. Our service-oriented approach prioritizes efficiency, quality, and safety over quantity, delivering tailored solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy and reliable infrastructure. Since our inception, we've positioned ourselves as a trusted partner in Northern California's clean energy transition, leveraging our expertise to serve utility companies, commercial developers, and telecom providers. With plans to expand strategically—including welcoming a 5% partner in 2025 and embedding safety as a core value moving forward—we aim to build a legacy of excellence in the electrical services industry. Call us now to schedule your project evaluation! (530) 263-6233 or visit us at https://nolanfe.com/

"Kris came out to my place on short notice after a snow storm! Gave me advice on my situation, was knowledgeable about what had happened & how it would get fixed. (A tree branch ripped my service line down) Thanks again to Nolan Family Electric PC!"

David G on March 2025

NolanFE is a women-owned electrical contracting company founded by Tanya Nolan in 2024. Based in Sacramento, CA, we specialize in utility- and commercial-scale power generation (solar), energy storage, and off-site communication systems. Our service-oriented approach prioritizes efficiency, quality, and safety over quantity, delivering tailored solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy and reliable infrastructure. Since our inception, we've positioned ourselves as a trusted partner in Northern California's clean energy transition, leveraging our expertise to serve utility companies, commercial developers, and telecom providers. With plans to expand strategically—including welcoming a 5% partner in 2025 and embedding safety as a core value moving forward—we aim to build a legacy of excellence in the electrical services industry. Call us now to schedule your project evaluation! (530) 263-6233 or visit us at https://nolanfe.com/

"Kris came out to my place on short notice after a snow storm! Gave me advice on my situation, was knowledgeable about what had happened & how it would get fixed. (A tree branch ripped my service line down) Thanks again to Nolan Family Electric PC!"

David G on March 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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. 

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay 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.

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