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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Seal Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio did a fantastic job! Very happy with the clean install of my tier 2 charger and he added a plug down below my panel. Would recommend for any sort of EV charging installs! Clear communicator, showed up when he said he would and his services were well-priced!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZERO ELECTRIC
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Seal Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Zero Electric was great! James was extremely knowledgeable about home generators and walked us through several pricing options that fit our budget. Their work was clean and efficient and I will definitely be hiring him in the future for our electrical issues."
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Western Sunset Builders
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Seal Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very cordial and polite but professional bill explained the different ways I could go answering my questions and concerns about installing a car charger I did get several estimates one took several days to get back to me and one didn’t even show up at least could of got back to me or st least text me In the end I went with western sunset builders work was done great and quick there was one hiccup after the work was done my wife noticed but I missed bill took care of it the very next day which is very uncommon once you get done with work and it’s completed some of you may know if you had some construction work done dealing with contractors they don’t get back to or don’t even reply like I said bill was quick to get it done me and my wife are pleased the car charger is working great no problems thank you bill just want to say I will call bill when I do need other work done Anthony"
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+30

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eddie's electric
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Seal Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. From the start he showed professionalism, punctuality, and great attention to detail. The installation was clean, well organized, and working perfectly both indoors and outdoors. He also explained everything clearly and made sure everything was safe and ready to use. I definitely recommend him for any electrical work — reliable service and top-quality results."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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