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Johnty's Electric

4.87(
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Johnty's Electric

4.87(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner-operated. Uses subs for extra labor. Cost is determined by job. No travel charges. Extra charge for after hours service. License number: 861626. Accepts payments via paypal.

Owner-operated. Uses subs for extra labor. Cost is determined by job. No travel charges. Extra charge for after hours service. License number: 861626. Accepts payments via paypal.

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Gentec Services Inc/UTMATE POWERS INC

4.89(
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Gentec Services Inc/UTMATE POWERS INC

4.89(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over a decade of service, Gentec Services, Inc. is the Bay Area’s most trusted electrician service provider. Thanks to our team’s rare combination of technical expertise, craftsmanship, and superior customer service, you’ll find our Livermore based technicians helping customers throughout the Bay Area.

"Kris arrived an hour early and did a quick and efficient job. Well Done!!"

Nathan B on August 2021

With over a decade of service, Gentec Services, Inc. is the Bay Area’s most trusted electrician service provider. Thanks to our team’s rare combination of technical expertise, craftsmanship, and superior customer service, you’ll find our Livermore based technicians helping customers throughout the Bay Area.

"Kris arrived an hour early and did a quick and efficient job. Well Done!!"

Nathan B on August 2021

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Chavalos Construction Inc

5.00(
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Chavalos Construction Inc

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

With over 16 years of combined experience my brothers and I specialize in Remodeling and Construction. We have worked in residential and commercial for other companies and decided to start our own. We look forward to sharing our passion with you and we appreciate your consideration.

"Roberto and Pablo did an exceptional good renovating my condo and trailer."

Analyn S on October 2018

With over 16 years of combined experience my brothers and I specialize in Remodeling and Construction. We have worked in residential and commercial for other companies and decided to start our own. We look forward to sharing our passion with you and we appreciate your consideration.

"Roberto and Pablo did an exceptional good renovating my condo and trailer."

Analyn S on October 2018

Combs Electric

5.00(
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Combs Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated.

"He is very knowledgeable and responsive. He even helped us order a generator, he put in beautiful lighting, and he rewired a hot tub. We would highly recommend him and we would definitely hire him again."

Gary B on March 2021

Family owned & operated.

"He is very knowledgeable and responsive. He even helped us order a generator, he put in beautiful lighting, and he rewired a hot tub. We would highly recommend him and we would definitely hire him again."

Gary B on March 2021

GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT

5.00(
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GARDENLAND POWER EQUIPMENT

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

Gardenland has the largest selection of professional and consumer lawn and gardening power equipment. We are an Authorized elite dealer for Honda, Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Shindaiwa, Exmark, Toro, Gravely and Walker power equipment. We also specialize is Tree Climbing and Tree Maintenance products. Established in 1960, we have been servicing landscape professional, government municipals, school districts, as well as professional gardeners and homeowners. We also carry a full line of Honda generators and water pumps. Additional contact - Brian Santo. Additional email - [email protected].

Gardenland has the largest selection of professional and consumer lawn and gardening power equipment. We are an Authorized elite dealer for Honda, Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Shindaiwa, Exmark, Toro, Gravely and Walker power equipment. We also specialize is Tree Climbing and Tree Maintenance products. Established in 1960, we have been servicing landscape professional, government municipals, school districts, as well as professional gardeners and homeowners. We also carry a full line of Honda generators and water pumps. Additional contact - Brian Santo. Additional email - [email protected].

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Home Networks, Electric & Solar, Inc.

4.43(
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Home Networks, Electric & Solar, Inc.

4.43(
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Customers say: Quality work
1999 years of experience

Home Networks started out a computer services and network cabling business in the South Bay Area with a C-7 Low Voltage classification. Because of the frequent request for electrical services, we incorporated a C-10 Electrical classification in 1999. We integrated Smart Homes with our knowledge of technology and Electrical. As the economy tanked in late 2008, our customers were interested in energy efficient fixtures and alternative energy solutions. We then evolved to who we are today Home Networks, Electric & Solar adding our C-46 Solar classification. Tesla Powerwall 3 Authorized Dealer and installer. SPAN.io Authorized Dealer and installer.

"Terrible Experience -- Unreliable and Unprofessional My experience with HNES has been nothing short of terrible. I hired them to install a Tesla Wall Connector at my home, but after 40 days, the project was still incomplete. To make matters worse, they lost a crucial part, the DCC12, which brought the entire installation to a halt. Adding insult to injury, they refused to refund the $1,000 deposit I paid—$500 initially and another $500 for the DCC12 part they mishandled. Their lack of professionalism, accountability, and respect for their customers’ time and money is outrageous. This has been one of the worst contracting experiences I’ve ever had. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere for your EV charger installation."

Christian B on January 2025

Home Networks started out a computer services and network cabling business in the South Bay Area with a C-7 Low Voltage classification. Because of the frequent request for electrical services, we incorporated a C-10 Electrical classification in 1999. We integrated Smart Homes with our knowledge of technology and Electrical. As the economy tanked in late 2008, our customers were interested in energy efficient fixtures and alternative energy solutions. We then evolved to who we are today Home Networks, Electric & Solar adding our C-46 Solar classification. Tesla Powerwall 3 Authorized Dealer and installer. SPAN.io Authorized Dealer and installer.

"Terrible Experience -- Unreliable and Unprofessional My experience with HNES has been nothing short of terrible. I hired them to install a Tesla Wall Connector at my home, but after 40 days, the project was still incomplete. To make matters worse, they lost a crucial part, the DCC12, which brought the entire installation to a halt. Adding insult to injury, they refused to refund the $1,000 deposit I paid—$500 initially and another $500 for the DCC12 part they mishandled. Their lack of professionalism, accountability, and respect for their customers’ time and money is outrageous. This has been one of the worst contracting experiences I’ve ever had. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere for your EV charger installation."

Christian B on January 2025

Cheyenne Electric Inc.

5.00(
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Cheyenne Electric Inc.

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

Electrical Contracting services for residential & commercial needs. State of California certified electricians / apprentices. Professional service with courtesy and respect. Attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

"excellent service"

Willie B on April 2020

Electrical Contracting services for residential & commercial needs. State of California certified electricians / apprentices. Professional service with courtesy and respect. Attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

"excellent service"

Willie B on April 2020

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ARC Lighting & Electric

4.13(
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ARC Lighting & Electric

4.13(
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Customers say: Quality work
2010 years of experience

Fully Licensed, bonded, and insured. ARC Lighting & Electric has been providing power and possibilities to businesses and homeowners since 2010. Services include Electrician, Emergency Service, Electric Repair, Lighting Installation, Lighting Design, Electrical Design, Security Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Ceiling Fan Installation, Generator Installation, Outlets, Panel Upgrades, Wiring, Commercial Electric, Network Wiring, Alarm & Security Repair, ChargePoint Installer, Eand much more. We believe in quality and offer a lifetime guarantee on all our work. Our company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We are proud to have received Angie's List Super Service Award the past few years and have a 5 star rating on Yelp. Our electricians are highly experienced and certified.

"He was very responsive. We had delay with a faulty switch but once it was delivered he was very efficient to get the work done. I would definitely use his services again."

Tal K on February 2021

Fully Licensed, bonded, and insured. ARC Lighting & Electric has been providing power and possibilities to businesses and homeowners since 2010. Services include Electrician, Emergency Service, Electric Repair, Lighting Installation, Lighting Design, Electrical Design, Security Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Ceiling Fan Installation, Generator Installation, Outlets, Panel Upgrades, Wiring, Commercial Electric, Network Wiring, Alarm & Security Repair, ChargePoint Installer, Eand much more. We believe in quality and offer a lifetime guarantee on all our work. Our company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We are proud to have received Angie's List Super Service Award the past few years and have a 5 star rating on Yelp. Our electricians are highly experienced and certified.

"He was very responsive. We had delay with a faulty switch but once it was delivered he was very efficient to get the work done. I would definitely use his services again."

Tal K on February 2021

AAAA Generator Services

4.67(
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AAAA Generator Services

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

AAAA Generator Services is family-owned and operated small business. Many are surprised to see my wife and I together on most days, working hard on everything from small standby to huge diesel generators. While we are a licensed general and C-10 electrical contractor in the state of California as well as factory-certified on all major generator brands, we only do work relating to standby generators (no portables or small RV generators). It is great to hear where people hear about us, so we encourage you to let us know where you heard about us by offering a $50 coupon towards your first annual generator maintenance, just by mentioning that you saw us on Angie's List. You can see our latest pricing information on our website (AAAAGen.com).

AAAA Generator Services is family-owned and operated small business. Many are surprised to see my wife and I together on most days, working hard on everything from small standby to huge diesel generators. While we are a licensed general and C-10 electrical contractor in the state of California as well as factory-certified on all major generator brands, we only do work relating to standby generators (no portables or small RV generators). It is great to hear where people hear about us, so we encourage you to let us know where you heard about us by offering a $50 coupon towards your first annual generator maintenance, just by mentioning that you saw us on Angie's List. You can see our latest pricing information on our website (AAAAGen.com).

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

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. 

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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