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Ground Up Lighting
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Tulare, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Electrical and lighting services with the best quality work for your home. We treat each project as if it was done in our own home. Customer satisfaction is our thrive. Thank you in advance for giving us the opportunity to help you.

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Cal Contractor Services, Inc.
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Tulare, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had issues with wi-fi reporting the system status. Contacyed Cal Contractor Services and they responded immediately. Provided up to the hour staus on project progress and the availability of necessary rewplce emtn parts. Once parts were availalable a technician arrived in a very timely manner and made adjustments/repairs. Technicians as well as office contact person were extremely professional, courteous and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend and or call for their technical assistance. I highly recommend this organization."
Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Tulare, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Electrical & Automation Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
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New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Tulare, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Teodoro Tenorio\nI have 22 years experience in construction as well doing maintenance and residential and commercial properties. I am new in the area of Bakersfield. I moved from LA California. \nI have experience in an Electrical troubleshooting or new construction, plumbing, general maintenance\nI was working in Calabasas for real estate investors, I was working in Los Angeles for Gray construction ..\nI cover the area Fresno to Oxnard to Orange County, including Los Angeles area..\nMy philosophy is to do it right at the first time , to don’t have to do it twice.\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical 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.

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