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LEGENDARY ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wallace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Legendary did a great job installing a Tesla home storage battery. The workmanship on the installation was excellent and they left the work area as they found it. On installation day there was a problem with the new battery which had an unusual glitch (it didn’t work). Not their fault. They contacted Tesla right away and Tesla sent a new battery (which worked) in a couple of weeks. Legendary came back to install the new battery right away. They spent sufficient time to explain the app and how to adjust settings within the app. I purchased the battery primarily to connect to my existing solar for emergency use in case of power outages. Would highly recommend them and will call them in the future for repair and maintenance issues also."
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arcflash Electric
4.5(
11
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Serving Wallace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had Tony install a new breaker box on our home. The old one was failing and pg&e told us it wasn?t safe to repair. Tony was on time and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone needing electrical work."
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Freedom Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Wallace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Freedom Electric did a fantastic job on installing a new 20A circuit for my gaming rig. Kevin checked all the boxes - professional, well spoken, patient in explaining the work to me and general concepts when I dug deeper, and fantastic job doing final cleanup. He often offered to vacuum up debris left behind. Kevin is my new go-to electrician for all electrical work in my home. And to top it all - the icing on the cake was his price. He came in the lowest of all the quotes I had requested, and he backed up his low price with the explanation on him doing less work than the others - not to cut corners - but to avoid inflating project cost unnecessarily. I would hire Kevin in a heartbeat again and cannot recommend him enough."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Up Electrical
4.8(
4
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Serving Wallace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James did an amazing job installing a 200amp panel at my property. Communicated excellent, gave me a very favorable quote and professionally knocked the job out in no time. He was meticulous with his work and clearly took a lot of pride in providing a perfect finished product. 10/10 would recommended him for any electrical needs."
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Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Proper Power Electric
5.0(
5
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Serving Wallace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reliable Service and Excellent Customer Care I’ve been really impressed with this electric company from day one. The service is consistent, my power has been reliable, and I’ve noticed real savings on my monthly bills compared to my previous provider. Whenever I’ve had a question, their customer support team has been friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful — no long hold times or confusing answers. I also appreciate their focus on clean energy and efficiency — it feels good knowing I’m supporting a company that actually cares about the community and the environment. Overall, top-notch experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for dependable and affordable electric service."
Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & M Electric
4.6(
5
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Serving Wallace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went fine with the exception of the fan install which was pretty tricky - we have some funky wiring done in the 80s by the old homeowner. Otherwise, great - Marcus got out to our house quickly and there were A LOT of lights/switches/exhaust fans to install which were taken care of quickly and at a reasonable price."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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