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GO GREEN ELECTRIC

5.00(
72
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GO GREEN ELECTRIC

5.00(
72
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Welcome to GO GREEN ELECTRIC. We are a licensed, bonded and insured electrical company, license # 924466. GO GREEN ELECTRIC is equipped with all the necessary tools and material. Just call us for a free estimate and you won't be disappointed. **Please leave a message/text message as some of our work is located in bad cellular service areas** Our work is under warranty and to your full satisfaction.

"“GO GREEN” I honestly thought it was a football team. But nope… it’s GO GREEN ELECTRIC company, and they’re the real winners! Ido showed up on time (already a victory), explained everything clearly, and even recommended something that would fix another electrical problem I didn’t know how to describe. The price was fair, and the work was excellent. In the end, Green definitely WON. So yes, GO GREEN not a football team, but an electric company I would highly recommend!"

Joseph P on December 2025

Welcome to GO GREEN ELECTRIC. We are a licensed, bonded and insured electrical company, license # 924466. GO GREEN ELECTRIC is equipped with all the necessary tools and material. Just call us for a free estimate and you won't be disappointed. **Please leave a message/text message as some of our work is located in bad cellular service areas** Our work is under warranty and to your full satisfaction.

"“GO GREEN” I honestly thought it was a football team. But nope… it’s GO GREEN ELECTRIC company, and they’re the real winners! Ido showed up on time (already a victory), explained everything clearly, and even recommended something that would fix another electrical problem I didn’t know how to describe. The price was fair, and the work was excellent. In the end, Green definitely WON. So yes, GO GREEN not a football team, but an electric company I would highly recommend!"

Joseph P on December 2025

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Power Up Electric Inc

4.87(
583
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Power Up Electric Inc

4.87(
583
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 years of experience

Power Up Electric Inc. has been a trusted provider of residential and commercial electrical services in Los Angeles since 1983. Built on a foundation of strong values, we continue to uphold our commitment to delivering top-quality workmanship and excellence. We take pride in offering the latest innovative electrical products and integrating cutting-edge technology to meet the diverse needs of our clients and enhance their lifestyles.

"After Martin installed our electric vehicle charger we hired him for several additional projects. He is always very responsive and helpful and offers good pricing. We will be hiring him again. "

Chris H on December 2025

Power Up Electric Inc. has been a trusted provider of residential and commercial electrical services in Los Angeles since 1983. Built on a foundation of strong values, we continue to uphold our commitment to delivering top-quality workmanship and excellence. We take pride in offering the latest innovative electrical products and integrating cutting-edge technology to meet the diverse needs of our clients and enhance their lifestyles.

"After Martin installed our electric vehicle charger we hired him for several additional projects. He is always very responsive and helpful and offers good pricing. We will be hiring him again. "

Chris H on December 2025

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All Electric

4.89(
188
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All Electric

4.89(
188
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

All Electric is all the electrical contractor you'll ever need. Ali has the knowledge and experience to handle any electrical problem you have. He does everything from installing switches and outlets to entire remodels. Call Ali today and put a pro to work for you!

"Ali did a wonderful day. I was very pleased with the results."

Angela B on December 2025

All Electric is all the electrical contractor you'll ever need. Ali has the knowledge and experience to handle any electrical problem you have. He does everything from installing switches and outlets to entire remodels. Call Ali today and put a pro to work for you!

"Ali did a wonderful day. I was very pleased with the results."

Angela B on December 2025

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Electrical Bzzz

5.00(
40
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Electrical Bzzz

5.00(
40
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Electrical Bzzz is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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! "

Ion _ on December 2025

Electrical Bzzz is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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! "

Ion _ on December 2025

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Global Source Lighting, Inc.

4.89(
78
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Global Source Lighting, Inc.

4.89(
78
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Global Source Lighting, featuring the worlds; finest lighting and accessories, is proud to bring the beauty of our lighting collections to your home. We are now offering our lighting collections and expertise in Southern California. Due to low overhead costs, we are able to bring you the world's finest lighting and accessories at or below home center prices with the added benefit of design experience and great service. Our aim is to make your journey of choosing lighting for any of your projects simple. From the selection process to installation, we are there to cater your needs. We will also custom design and size any lighting fixture to suit your specific design vision.

"Jacob is very professional and thorough. He looks at things you haven't even seen and fixes them. He is very knowledgeable and gives you his fair assessment right there and then and not beat around the bushes like so many other technicians do with regards to price. I trust his work and fair prices."

Thereza V on April 2023

Global Source Lighting, featuring the worlds; finest lighting and accessories, is proud to bring the beauty of our lighting collections to your home. We are now offering our lighting collections and expertise in Southern California. Due to low overhead costs, we are able to bring you the world's finest lighting and accessories at or below home center prices with the added benefit of design experience and great service. Our aim is to make your journey of choosing lighting for any of your projects simple. From the selection process to installation, we are there to cater your needs. We will also custom design and size any lighting fixture to suit your specific design vision.

"Jacob is very professional and thorough. He looks at things you haven't even seen and fixes them. He is very knowledgeable and gives you his fair assessment right there and then and not beat around the bushes like so many other technicians do with regards to price. I trust his work and fair prices."

Thereza V on April 2023

M W Electric

4.94(
105
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•Approved Pro

M W Electric

4.94(
105
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

With over 25 years of experience, M W Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability and safety, are the cornerstones that make us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers interests and well being. We make their concerns and ultimate satisfaction the basis of our business. Call us today!

"MW Electric arrived before we got home and began preparing what they were going to do. It took them less than an hour to install. They were friendly, helpful with moving things, and efficient. Very grateful for them. "

Sidney F on December 2025

With over 25 years of experience, M W Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability and safety, are the cornerstones that make us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers interests and well being. We make their concerns and ultimate satisfaction the basis of our business. Call us today!

"MW Electric arrived before we got home and began preparing what they were going to do. It took them less than an hour to install. They were friendly, helpful with moving things, and efficient. Very grateful for them. "

Sidney F on December 2025

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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
171
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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
171
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 years of experience

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

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Gary & Son Electric

4.99(
36
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•Approved Pro

Gary & Son Electric

4.99(
36
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Gary & Son Electric Co. offers a vast spectrum of expertise to manage any type of electrical needs for our unique and diverse Residential, Commercial or Industrial customers. It is our specialty to create and develop innovative and affordable solutions for all. Questions? Call us, we have the Answers!

"I recently hired Gary to upgrade my electrical panel, install new backyard lighting, redo some outdated wiring throughout my home and install a sauna — and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the beginning, he was incredibly professional, communicative, and punctual. He took the time to walk me through the scope of work, explained everything clearly, and provided a fair and transparent estimate. The backyard lighting installation turned out beautifully and as for the wiring, he did a clean and thorough job, correcting issues I didn’t even know existed. It’s clear he takes pride in his work, and I really appreciated the attention to detail and safety. Highly recommend Gary if you’re looking for a skilled, trustworthy electrician. "

Melissa H on August 2025

Gary & Son Electric Co. offers a vast spectrum of expertise to manage any type of electrical needs for our unique and diverse Residential, Commercial or Industrial customers. It is our specialty to create and develop innovative and affordable solutions for all. Questions? Call us, we have the Answers!

"I recently hired Gary to upgrade my electrical panel, install new backyard lighting, redo some outdated wiring throughout my home and install a sauna — and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the beginning, he was incredibly professional, communicative, and punctual. He took the time to walk me through the scope of work, explained everything clearly, and provided a fair and transparent estimate. The backyard lighting installation turned out beautifully and as for the wiring, he did a clean and thorough job, correcting issues I didn’t even know existed. It’s clear he takes pride in his work, and I really appreciated the attention to detail and safety. Highly recommend Gary if you’re looking for a skilled, trustworthy electrician. "

Melissa H on August 2025

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R E M Electrical Contractors, Inc.

5.00(
34
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R E M Electrical Contractors, Inc.

5.00(
34
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

REM Electrical Contractors, Inc. is an owner operated business that has been serving Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Owner Mitch Morales prides himself not only on the quality of his work and his careful attention to detail but also places a great deal of value on his customer relations and service. We have experience in both commercial and residential with a lean toward high end residential work. Give us a call for a free estimate today, no job is too big or too small.

"great service amazing job"

Patrick P on December 2025

REM Electrical Contractors, Inc. is an owner operated business that has been serving Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Owner Mitch Morales prides himself not only on the quality of his work and his careful attention to detail but also places a great deal of value on his customer relations and service. We have experience in both commercial and residential with a lean toward high end residential work. Give us a call for a free estimate today, no job is too big or too small.

"great service amazing job"

Patrick P on December 2025

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Woodward Electric

5.00(
33
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•Approved Pro

Woodward Electric

5.00(
33
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Licensed, Insured & Bonded Electrical Contractor

"Taylor did an excellent job replacing and installing an under-cabinet LED fixture in my kitchen and replacing an old florescent fixture in my laundry closet with a new LED fixture. He was extremely friendly, worked quickly and efficiently and was reasonably priced. I would highly recommend him! "

Judi G on October 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Licensed, Insured & Bonded Electrical Contractor

"Taylor did an excellent job replacing and installing an under-cabinet LED fixture in my kitchen and replacing an old florescent fixture in my laundry closet with a new LED fixture. He was extremely friendly, worked quickly and efficiently and was reasonably priced. I would highly recommend him! "

Judi G on October 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.

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