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

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio and his assistant installed an EV charger at my place, and they did an amazing job. I’m so glad I hired them. Their price was reasonable compared to other contractors. I highly recommend them and would definitely use their company again for any future jobs."
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HONEY BEE ELECTRIC INC.
5.0(
9
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am just so super extremely happy with the quality of work done, no doubt exceeded my expectations. It was a challenging install to get it from the panel through up the wall, over the roof and then through the attic into the garage, about an 80 foot run. I’m extremely particular about clean minimalist aesthetics to match the modern home we have. Such beautiful work, looks like it was designed for the home. Honestly can’t wait to work with Bumblebee for future projects. His commercial experience really shines through."
200 AMP
HONEY BEE ELECTRIC
desk light
desk light
desk light

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Electrical Bzzz
5.0(
52
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Robert did an amazing job installing several 3-way Leviton WiFi smart switches in the stairwell of my home. He was very professional, detail oriented with the install, and did a great job sharing the info with me on how he set things up! The work areas were all cleaned up and he took his time to make sure everything was pristine. I definitely recommend Robert if you’re looking to have any electrical work done. Thank you!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Conejo Services, LLC
Conejo Services, LLC
4.8(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For nearly 50 years, Conejo Services has helped families keep their homes running smoothly without the stress of juggling multiple contractors. From heating and cooling to plumbing, electrical, roofing, generators, insulation, and more, we bring trusted home services together under one roof with our team of expert tradesmen and tradeswomen.\n\nOur approach is simple: do the work the right way, treat customers like neighbors, and stand behind every job. With one call, homeowners work directly with our experienced, in-house professionals.\n\nFounded by Wally Dickey in Thousand Oaks in 1979 and now led by son Branden Dickey, Conejo Services is a multi-generational family-run company built on long-term relationships, honest recommendations, and dependable service — the kind we’d expect in our own homes.\n\nOne call, one trusted team. Conejo Services makes taking care of your whole home easier.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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