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Luminous Quality Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Obed on this project. He was friendly, responsive, and very professional. He helped me install a new circuit and outlet for an EV charger, along with some other light electrical work. His price was fair and competitive with other bids I received, and the work was completed timely and competently. I will reach out to him again for any electrical needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
4.7(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.2(
908
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe was great to work with i asked for a quote and he gave me exactly that and scheduled the installation of 2 wired smoke alarms the next day,Nariel was the electrician and he did a great job, very pleasant, very nice and his work was very neat. I will be using J Casillas electric again."
 custom home
 track lighting
My work.
 low voltage 4inch
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+57

Response time7 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired home pro remodeling to put pavers on my back yard and to install flloring thorough out the whole house I'm super setasfied with the work and the service . The company also provided me great financial options which I used thank you kobi Leo and Lucas for your great service . Highly recommend them for everyone"
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Eddie's electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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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