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Mr. Electric of Golden CO
5.0(
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Serving Bailey, 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%
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Spotlight Electric, LLC
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Serving Bailey, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Spotlight Electric proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. \nNew Construction to Remodels and Additions. \nService Work, Repairs and Everything in between.\nGive us a call today!\n

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Redrocks Roof and Solar LLC
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Serving Bailey, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Really responsive and prompt, especially in the installation phase. We did have a couple of small hiccups, which in my mind a homeowner should expected on literally any remodeling project, and they were resolved quickly. Communication on final details like inspections could have been smoother, but overall the whole process was very clear, well managed, and well executed. Happy with the choice to go with Red Rocks."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bright Spark Electrical Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Bailey, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Residential electrician with 7 years of experience handling thousands of projects, including panel upgrades, troubleshooting, and generator installation. Provides full-service residential electrical solutions.

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Electrical Innovations LLC
New to Angi

Serving Bailey, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Electrical innovations provides electrical safety for families homes, and peoples businesses. We are a fully licensed and insured company who’s been in business since 2010. We are a family owned and operated business who strives for making families happy and satisfied returning customers.

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Adam Russell
New to Angi

Serving Bailey, CO and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Adam Russell. I've been a licensed Journeyman Electrician in the state of Colorado since 2012. I specialize in panel upgrades, EV charging stations, adding extra outlets, hanging new fixtures, and troubleshooting any electrical issues you may have. I'm willing to travel anywhere in the Denver metro area. I look forward to, and appreciate your business.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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