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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wighton's team did a very professional, thorough job. They were very prompt and courteous. They kept everything very clean. The units that they installed work beyond my expectations. I'm very please with the service I received, and would not hesitate to hire them again."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plan It Electric
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tyler did a great job for a good price. He had to cut some drywall to fish a line, and you can barely see where he cut. It was cool to see his mind running while he looked at all the options and chose the best with the least damage. I will hire him again any time I need electrical work done."
Response time4 days
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Conejo Services, LLC
4.8(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For nearly 50 years, Conejo Services has helped families keep their homes running smoothly without the stress of juggling multiple contractors. From heating and cooling to plumbing, electrical, roofing, generators, insulation, and more, we bring trusted home services together under one roof with our team of expert tradesmen and tradeswomen.\n\nOur approach is simple: do the work the right way, treat customers like neighbors, and stand behind every job. With one call, homeowners work directly with our experienced, in-house professionals.\n\nFounded by Wally Dickey in Thousand Oaks in 1979 and now led by son Branden Dickey, Conejo Services is a multi-generational family-run company built on long-term relationships, honest recommendations, and dependable service — the kind we’d expect in our own homes.\n\nOne call, one trusted team. Conejo Services makes taking care of your whole home easier.

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KY electrical
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I've been working in the electrical trade for over 20 years with lots of experience in residential and commercial electrical. I've also done some work with security camera systems and computer networking. I'm also a personal trainer and dance instructor so I love working with people and staying in shape. If you get to know me you'll find out quickly that I'm easy to work with. I'm always available so feel free to reach out.

T & A Business C
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Teodoro Tenorio\nI have 22 years experience in construction as well doing maintenance and residential and commercial properties. I am new in the area of Bakersfield. I moved from LA California. \nI have experience in an Electrical troubleshooting or new construction, plumbing, general maintenance\nI was working in Calabasas for real estate investors, I was working in Los Angeles for Gray construction ..\nI cover the area Fresno to Oxnard to Orange County, including Los Angeles area..\nMy philosophy is to do it right at the first time , to don’t have to do it twice.\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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