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Mr. Electric of Golden CO
5.0(
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Serving Black Hawk, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Electric of Golden put together an amazing team to solve a challenging problem at my mountain home. I wouldnâ t hesitate to hire them again. Many thanks to Clay, Liz, Randy, Brandt and Chris"
Electrical Safety
Repairs
Installations
Another Quality Job Completed
Wall where the customer requested the charger

+25

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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True Bloom Energy Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Black Hawk, 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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Rapid Energy Solutions, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Black Hawk, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Woman who called me to give me more info and schedule was excellent and very friendly, great communication with her. The owner, I believe, who came to look at the job and give me a bid was professional and efficient as were the 3 guys who did the work. There was a 2 hour minimum work window which meant a $200 starting base price. They were done with my two projects (installing the outlet and fixing a hallway light) in less than an hour, so I guess I should have had more projects to get my full money's worth. They did a great job, though."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Task Energy Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Black Hawk, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shawn and his team were awesome for this project. They understood immediately what realistic budget was, provided very clear itemized project updates as things went on, took care of all the work, and worked with me to complete it all in two days while working around my busy corporate lifestyle. Work was done very clean, conscious of keeping costs low but with quality, and they were fast and friendly. Highly recommend going with them over any of the big 3 companies who will quote you way too much, provide no itemized receipt or options."
Gallery
Commercial solar
Commercial solar
Commercial solar
Commercial solar

+12

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Blue Sky Plumbing & Heating Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Black Hawk, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is a fourth-generation, family-owned home service company proudly serving the Denver Metro area since 1916. For over 100 years, our team has delivered trusted plumbing, HVAC, sewer, drain, electrical, and indoor air quality solutions with a commitment to honest service and long-term customer relationships.\n\nAs a locally owned company, we combine modern expertise with generations of hands-on experience to provide reliable repairs, installations, maintenance, and emergency services for homeowners across Colorado. Customers choose Blue Sky for our highly trained technicians, transparent communication, same-day availability, and dedication to doing the job right the first time.\n\nFrom routine plumbing repairs to complete heating, cooling, and electrical upgrades, Blue Sky is committed to delivering comfort, safety, and peace of mind to every home we serve.

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Redrocks Roof and Solar LLC
4.1(
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Serving Black Hawk, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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