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Thurber Electric
4.8(
29
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Serving Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jason and is daughter, Kelsi, are a great team. My initial need was a porch light with a timer, but that expanded to having a ceiling fan and under-cabinet lights installed. I was so pleased with the porch light that Jason will be back soon to install seven more ceiling lights."
30 AMP Generator Inlet
Breaker Interlock
72" Ceiling Fan
Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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GRAHAM ELECTRIC
5.0(
6
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Serving Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our main electrical panel needed replaced. We Reached out to Jake Graham, he came pretty quickly to assess the situation, gave us a quote and scheduled the job. The price was fair and we were all fixed up before we know it..electrical is stressful for me. It's great to have someone that's knowledgeable and affordable. He shows up when he says he will be there, and stays until the job is complete. We will be using him for any future electrical needs without hesitation."
Service pole
Disconnects
VFDs
Motor starters
Finished Product

+1

Response time10 mins
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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On Point Electric
4.9(
6
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Serving Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody did a superb job. He had a cancellation and was able to fit me in same day, he arrived promptly within the window he designated and did the job in a timely matter while maintaining a professional level of work."
200A SR w/ Generac Auto Start Generator
Main Panel Upgrades
Main Panel Upgrades
Main Panel Upgrades
Main Panel Upgrades

+7

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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B&B Complete Services - Unlicensed Contractor
4.4(
9
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Serving Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He's great. Did an excellent job and I'm really excited i found him. Definitely going to keep hiring him for anything I need done around the house."
Spiral Stair Tread placement from top floor
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Russian River Brewery
Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electric Solar Solutions Inc.
3.5(
6
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Serving Shasta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his crew were very efficient and easy to work with. We have used Solar Solutions for our original solar install, an addition and battery storage. Every time they have communicated very well and completed each job timely and very much to our satisfaction. They have also always been very responsive to our questions and needs even after the projects were finished."
Solar Ground Mount
Solar Ground Mount
Solar Roof Mount
PV Roof Mount
Solar Installation

+6

Response time1 day
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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. 

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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. 

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