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Silk City Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marty was awesome! He was personable and competent. We would certainly hire him again. He installed a large pot rack (with lights) in the kitchen for us. It was somewhat complicated but he made it look easy. We highly recommend his company, Silk City. Thanks again, Marty."
New service work
New service work
Under cabinet lightning
Wiring a kiosk
Wiring a kiosk

+1

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Harrington Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Patrick was very knowledgeable and did a great job. He pointed out items that I might want to plan to change in the future. The installation looks very good and he walked me through a full test of the equipment and how to use it."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Golden CO
5.0(
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional efficient service. Took into consideration where and how I wanted my vehicle charger installed and put together a plan to achieve the goal. Would definitely use again."
Electrical Safety
Repairs
Installations
Another Quality Job Completed
Wall where the customer requested the charger

+25

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Phase Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Next day service, great communication and speedy troubleshooting to resolve my breaker issue. Bonus star for entertaining my DIY questions throughout the process. Thank you!"
Brent's house
custom house
Custom light's
custom lights
Govee lights

+1

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolute Electrical did a great job of installing our QuietCool fan. They were very professional, thoughtful (quietly closed front door as they went in and out) and cleanly (thoroughly cleaned work area). I would recommend them to any of our neighbors and friends."
Mini Split
Heated driveway
Furnace Inspection
Laying conduit for exterior electrical work
Electrical Panel Replacement

+34

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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True Bloom Energy Solutions LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Mr. Electric of Littleton
4.6(
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Serving Arvada, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our licensed electricians at Mr. Electric provide residential and commercial electrical repair and installation services. Schedule a nearby electrician today for electrical panel replacements, whole-house rewiring, EV charger installations, ceiling fan replacements, and all other general electrical needs. We accept credit cards, checks, and offer great payment plans options as well. Call now to book your appointment!

Can Lights
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

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.

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