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Target Electric & Solar
4.8(
302
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I live "off the grid" so 100% of my electricity is from solar panels and battery storage. Recently my 21 year old system was starting to fail forcing me to continually run my generator. After researching and spending a large amount of time reading reviews online I contacted TARGET ELECTRIC & SOLAR for a quote. The next day they sent out an ELECTRICIAN to assess my needs and requirements. The following day I had a formal written quote. I had a few minor changes so they revised the quote. I told them I had an upcoming surgery scheduled so the timing was critical. I had just gone to Costco and loaded my freezer with over $300 in frozen food and that was going to melt down. The owner of Target Electric offered to let me put my food in his church/community centers freezers. I used my own church's freezers. Who does that? Target Electric laid out a three tier payment schedule and we got the project started. The components were shipped directly to my home and within a day or two the cre"
Service and Repairs 10% Off
18kw Hybrid Inverter and 31kwh Battery Tower with close loop communications to smart phone
Roughed in for meter release local jurisdiction
Service and Repairs 10% Off
Corresponding electrical work tie in with utility

+500

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carvin Electric
5.0(
18
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Marvin on the recommendation of a friend, and he did an exceptional job. Every job was handled with care and explanations were given. He also made sure everything was cleaned up. I was so pleased that I did hire him more than once."
Dwight upgrade
Panel Upgrade,  24kw Generac Install
Verifying power to all equipment
Panel Upgrade,  24kw Generac Install
View of conduit offsets

+37

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Burgin Brothers Electric, Inc.
4.6(
46
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Mark arrived right on time and was very professional. He listened and was able to explain numerous things involved with what I THOUGHT I wanted/needed to do regarding 'baseboard wall heater installation' - I definitely will hire Mark when the time comes to probably have ceiling fans replaced as they 'die' and have new ceiling fans installed that have a heating element in addition to being just a ceiling fan to circulate the air."
New Fan Install
New Fan Installed
New Fan Installed
Above ground power lines
Original panel location

+22

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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HKY Electric & Communications
4.9(
70
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently had HKY install a security camera system business and house, and I couldn't be more pleased with the service.They did an excellent job, finishing the installation quickly and efficiently. The work was high quality, and they were professional and friendly the whole time. I highly recommend them for any electrical work. I'm definitely calling them for any future electrical work in my house. Truly great service!"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+117

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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MJ Electric
4.7(
351
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent, MJ Electric responded quickly and was able to complete the installation of my ceiling Fan. Mike was very accommodating and was respectful of our home. I would definitely hire MJ Electric again."
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky Electric
5.0(
10
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had Mister Sparky come out and asses my entire home for safety issues and electrical upgrade needs. They were very thorough and knowledgeable. Jeremiah and Benny worked very hard to make sure we had an amazing experience! Highly recommend their services!"
Electrical
209 neighbors recently requested a quote
Home Smart Electric
4.9(
14
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Terrific value

"Gilberto and his team completed the installation of a new 50 amp circuit (including running a new upgraded wire from our main panel at the front of our house to the garage at the back of our property) for a Level 2 EV Charger. They completed the project in under 5 hours for the agreed estimated price on the agreed date. Very professional, and would hire again."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Walter Electric
4.5(
74
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keith Walter and his crew, Alan and Andy did an upgrade of electrical panel and installed a new sub panel, labeled the breakers by tracing the house lighting and outlets. They were efficient, knowledgeable and courteous. They explained the job to an 84 year old woman to help me understand what is happening to panels in a 50 year old house in Scripps Ranch."
 Energy Efficient Lighting Design
Creative Accent Lighting
LED Soffit Lighting
Creative Solutions
Mood Lighting

+2

Response time7 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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