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Good Job LLC
New to Angi

Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Bringing Craftsmanship to Every Corner of Your Home or Business\nSpecializing in Electrical, Plumbing, and Everything In Between.\n\n We’re your one-stop solution for home and business repairs, improvements, and handyman services. From appliance installations to expert electrical and plumbing work—just say the word.\n\n Big or small, we handle it all—with skill, care, and real attention to detail.\n

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HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
5.0(
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hegge sent someone out to survey the electrical usage at the house and described the complete process.  This included doing the survey, pulling the permit, getting the charger from Tesla, and doing the installation.  Once the job was inspected, they came back and closed up the electrical box and turned on the breakers.  They showed up when they said they were, they did the work and finished on time.  I paid the original estimate.  I would highly recommend Hegge.
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La Quinta Resort Underground Parking EV Charging Installation

+7

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gil's Electrical Service Inc
4.2(
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well-nice to see a crew enjoy themselves while working. Had an issue with humming from new installation and the crew came back out immediately and switched out the lights. They do not repair holes needed for new installation but have a great guy to refer you too- Pleased with the efficiency and quality of work."
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+10

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Grangers Mechanical, Inc.
4.4(
439
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job turned out fantastic . The units installed are quiet and efficient Chad the salesman was with us in each step giving support suggestions and technical expertise The installers were all very efficient courteous. And professional Excellent company. Would hire again ..GF"
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Electrical for Generator

+49

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Modern Electric
4.5(
105
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed landscape lighting fixed in the back yard and new lighting added to the front yard. Miguel came out to install my lighting. He was very knowledgeable and polite; he even spray painted my older lighting that was still working to match the new lighting. I am very happy with the work and the price."
Chandelier over cafe tables
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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GNA Energy
5.0(
5
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I would have appreciated being shown how to reset the unit I had installed. The other prices I had received were slightly less but installers weren't as available as this contractor was."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Poillon Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We live in the Joshua Tree area and had a Kohler generator installed in 2021. Unfortunately, by 2025, it had failed. A local electrical contractor inspected it but couldn’t repair the issue, so we turned to the expert—Pete Poillon. I’m incredibly glad we did. Pete promptly diagnosed the problem: the controller board needed replacing. Kohler confirmed the part was covered under warranty, but required us to contact their Rancho Cucamonga service location. That’s when things got costly. They charged $3.95 per mile plus $185 per hour for travel time, bringing the total service estimate to a staggering $1,500–$1,800. In hindsight, choosing a Kohler generator was a major misstep. If we had gone with Generac, warranty service would have been handled locally by Poillon Electric at no extra charge. Lesson learned—we won’t make that mistake"
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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