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• <div><p>You can check if an electrician is licensed in California by using the online check a license tool offered by the <a href="https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx">Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board</a>. You have the option of searching by the license number, the electrical contractor’s name, or the name of the business to determine the electrician’s status.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2013
We discovered that we had wide variances in our electrical supply and had breaker elements burning out quickly. It was beyond simple electrical troubleshooting. I called around town and most people wanted 500 just to go through the entire house to see what was wrong. I found that Bear Electric...
BEAR ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in October 2012
I did have to wait a few days for the appointment, but the electrician arrived when he said he would, and fixed the electrical issues in my home. The pricing was fair and reasonable, and it went very well, even though it took some time to diagnose the second issue.
The Electrician LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
Although we ran into many complications ie, bees nest in the wall, electrical and plumbing issues, unsquare log walls, challenges of working in the middle of winter...Jason and his crew were able to press through completing the job with professionalism, dedication and patience. I would highly...
Spartan Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
They returned my call promptly, and were able to tell me what I needed to perform the necessary work myself, which involved buying a larger capacity plug. They were very helpful, and provided just the technical information I needed to be able to shop for the equipment and making the change...
SPARKY'S ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
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Reviewed in September 2013
Once I realized that we had fallen through the cracks, and I was very patient with all involved, things were taken care of, but the matter wasn't handled very professionally. I will go with a different provider next time.
A&K Electric
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can check if an electrician is licensed in California by using the online check a license tool offered by the Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board. You have the option of searching by the license number, the electrical contractor’s name, or the name of the business to determine the electrician’s status.

A light switch should be at least 2 inches from the edge of the trim of a door. The location of wall studs will often help determine where to put the light switch by your doorway, and in most cases, wall studs make it impossible to install the switch closer than 2 inches. When possible, try to keep the switch within arm’s length of the entryway.

If you find yourself flicking the switch multiple times before your light comes on or if it slides down after you flip it on, these could be signs the switch is bad. Similarly, if the switch is making a crackling, buzzing, or popping sound when you flip it, you should consider replacing it.

Sometimes, a bad light switch can present a fire or shock hazard. If the switch feels hot, sparks, smells like it’s burning, or is smoking, stop using it immediately and call an electrician.

Do not touch electrical wires in your home without first turning off the power at your circuit breaker and testing the wire with a voltage meter or multimeter. Electricity still flows through wires even when a light switch is powered off, and touching wires with the switch on can result in electrical shock.

Labor, materials, job complexity, and urgency affect costs for switches and outlets; expect from $150 for simple sets to $600+ for significant upgrades.

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