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LT Generators
4.3(
82
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently had a whole-house generator installed by Nick and his crew. I must say it was a pleasure dealing with this company, from the office staff to the installers. Everyone was so accommodating and mindful of my concerns and requests. The parts and tools they brought took up half of my back yard but at completion of the job, which took a full day, everything was removed and all my planters and other things were put back as before. A very seamless operation indeed. I would not hesitate to recommend LT generators."
22kw Generac Natural Gas Generator
27kw Generac Natural Gas Generator
Kohler Liquid Cooled
27kw Generac Natural Gas Generator
Kohler Air Cooled 20kW

+12

Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gary & Son Electric
5.0(
41
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary was the only bidder who came to the house to review the project with me. This gave me confidence that he completely understood the scope and would not hit me with change orders. His price was competitive. On the day of installation, he and his assistant (required because I needed a new cable pulled between the house and detached garage) were courteous and professional. Once the charger was installed, Gary walked me through setting up the application to confirm I had set it up properly. Gary scheduled the LADBS inspection and returned to attend the inspection. Gary is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and friendly. I would absolutely use him again for other electrical projects."
2016_La Canada Flintridge
Finished Install
2016_La Canada Flintridge
Open Panel View
Service Entrance Riser

+34

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Universal City, 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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
RJ Electrical Technologies, Inc.
4.8(
56
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"RJ responded to my request and came out the same day I needed to have a ring doorbell installed. Very professional. Followed up with me the next day to make sure everything worked. I will hire him again for other projects and would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a ring installation and other electrical work done"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Solar Service Professionals, Inc.
4.9(
56
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team installs and services solar installations which makes the quality of their work better. They see what breaks over time on other projects and bring this experience to their own. This is my third project with them. My first was servicing a short in my system caused by an oversight by a different installer who had gone out of business."
Solar Repair & Maintenance
Installed Critter Guard
Squirrel home near solar panels
Solar Panel Re-install After Roof Repair
Solar Panel Packages

+298

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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ADI Electrical Services, Inc.
4.4(
5,641
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired ADI Electrical on 2/5/24 to do 5 different electrical jobs on our home, replace a fixture under the cabinet in the kitchen, supply and install floor outlet in the family room, supply and install new outlet for the garage ceiling, remove outlet in an old furnace closet, install new doorbell by move existing doorbell transformer to attic and fish ethernet cable from attic to junction box on side of house. Alvaro gave us a detailed estimate on 1/26 and we like their website which is very thorough and precise in its presentation. Michael the administrator in the office was very helpful in setting up appointments and anything else that was needed. Santo, Alex and Sam Adi came out on 2/6 to do the electrical work and we are extremely pleased with their attentiveness to detail and accomplishing everything that needed to be done. All the areas were cleaned up and everything was left spotless. We are very satisfied with the electrical services, and we highly recommend them."
Tesla Wall Connector / Car Charger
Tesla Wall Connector / Car Charger
Landscape  Lights
Recess Lights and Chandelier  Installation
Recess Lights  Installation

+13

Response time8 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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. 

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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.

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.

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