Power outages in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin aren't a minor inconvenience. When it's 115 degrees outside and the grid goes down, the home heats up fast.
The Short Answer
In the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, nearly every panel is an all-in-one exterior unit with the meter attached directly to the load center. Tying a transfer switch into that system is more involved than a standard interior panel installation, and that difference shows up in the scope, the timeline, and the cost.
Last verified: October 2026
What homeowners across the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin say about Home Team Electric.
“Very thorough in giving an estimate of the cost of installation of a generator-very clear on what would be involved- very friendly”
“Home Team and Carlos were great to work with. It was easy to book an appointment online and there was quick confirmation. Then, Carlos went above and beyond. He communicated with us about when he was on his way and kept letting us know when he was planning on arriving, which was...”Read the full review
“Mike was exceptional n helpful in explaining all he checked n recommended as well as the reasons why. I felt no pressure n decided to do extra work for better peace of mind. Indeed, when I have my work next year I want him her supervising.”
“Barrett was extremely professional and helpful, and explained everything clearly”
“I called the Home Team for no power in my backyard after last week's rain. Angel and Stevan came in today.they review the pricing first, moved to the system diagnostic immediately. They are knowledgeable and professional. I feel i can trust their skills. I recommend their...”Read the full review
“Oscar and Josh did a great job”
“Professional, respectful, polite!!”
“Angel D. was very knowledgeable and pleasant. After assessing our situation in our manufactured home, we decided on a plate cover that we had here from an existing repair a few years ago, instead of a bathroom exhaust fan. My husband and I will definitely use Home Team Electric...”Read the full review
“I couldn’t be more impressed! He was incredibly nice, very professional, and clearly knowledgeable. From start to finish, he handled everything with care and efficiency. Best of all, he was able to get our electricity back up and running quickly, which was such a relief. I...”Read the full review
“Mike, David and the Home Team crew did an exceptional job on our reroofing project. They coordinated with the roofing company to remove old and unnecessary conduit from the roof before the roofers sprayed new foam, then came back and set up an updated system to our specifics...”Read the full review
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Read All ReviewsOur Process
No surprises. Every job follows the same steps, since 2006.
Call 760-248-8709 day or night and a real person answers, never an automated tree or voicemail. We take your information and schedule your evaluation. If you want to speak with an electrician first, our on-call specialist contacts you within 15 to 30 minutes, free of charge.
An electrician arrives in a fully stocked service truck. We evaluate your panel's capacity, run a load calculation, identify the right transfer switch configuration, and assess generator placement options for your home. This evaluation always comes first, before any recommendations or pricing.
Once the evaluation is done, your specialist walks you through what we saw, your sizing options, transfer switch configuration, placement choices, fuel considerations, and Straightforward Pricing for each path. Nothing happens without your approval. You decide what fits your home, situation, and budget.
We pull the permit, perform the installation, and schedule the city inspection, never asking you to manage any part of that. Every connection follows our installation standards. Every transfer switch is correctly sized and properly installed. Every Generac unit is registered with the manufacturer for warranty.
The job ends with the system confirmed working under load and the transfer switch verified. We walk you through how it operates and what to expect during the next outage, then clean the work area. Everything is backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
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Pro tip: Most generator installations are completed in a single visit. For larger jobs, you get a realistic timeline during the evaluation, before anything is scheduled.
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We handle all your electrical needs with the same quality and care. Every service backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
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Problems don't care what time it is. Home Team Electric has been there for the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin families since 2006, and we stand behind every job we do. Financing available on approved credit so you can get the work done when you need it.
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Serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin since 2006. A $289 after-hours emergency fee applies. Real people answer the phone. • 72091 Woburn Ct Ste A, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 • 760-248-8709 • info@hometeamelectric.com
Common questions about Generac installation and maintenance
It changes the evaluation from the start. Coachella Valley summers regularly climb past 115 degrees, and Morongo Basin day-to-night swings can exceed 40 degrees, cycling expansion and contraction through every connection. So symptoms get read against the home's age, construction era, and load history, not just the breaker that tripped.
Two guarantees with proof behind them. The 100% Satisfaction Guarantee means if the work does not meet your expectations, we make it right. The Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee means we fix workmanship failures at no charge, and the coverage stays with the home if you sell it. Behind both: California C-10 Electrical Contractor License #879507 and a $1,000,000 per-occurrence liability policy.
Because residential electrical work is a specialty, not a side category. Most contractors split time between construction, commercial buildings, and residential calls. Home Team Electric chose one focus in 2006: the electrical systems inside homes across the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin. Decades inside thousands of desert homes builds pattern recognition no generalist schedule can produce.
Home Team Electric is a residential-only electrical contractor serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin since 2006. The person at your door is a Home Team Electric electrician: drug tested, background checked, and professionally trained, with weekly ongoing training. The company has completed more than 25,000 residential projects, with a 4.9 Google rating and 16,000+ homeowners served.
Yes. Code requires GFCI (Shock Prevention) Protection for pool and spa equipment, nearby receptacles, and underwater lighting, and the requirement exists because water and electricity meet here on purpose. Many desert pools predate today's requirements and run unprotected. If you do not know whether yours is protected, that is exactly what the evaluation answers.
Rewiring is warranted when the wiring itself, not just a device, has aged past safety: brittle or damaged insulation, ungrounded two-wire circuits, aluminum branch wiring, or repeated faults across different circuits. Desert attics bake wiring insulation for decades. An evaluation maps which circuits actually need work, because most older homes need targeted rewiring, not a Whole Home gut.
A brief dim when a large motor starts can be normal, because compressors pull a surge of current on startup. Regular, noticeable flickering across multiple rooms is not. It usually means the panel or service is near its limit, or a connection has loosened under desert heat. The pattern decides which, and the pattern is worth reading professionally.
Yes. California C-10 Electrical Contractor License #879507. Verify at cslb.ca.gov. The field team includes certified electricians, electricians in training, apprentices, and helpers, and a certified electrician leads or oversees the work in your home.
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