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Power Up Electric Inc
4.8(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andrew is the best! He went above and beyond to help us fix two more issues we found during the electrical outlet installation. And he is very knowledgeable and honest at his work and we would definitely use him again and highly recommend everyone to use Andrew for any electrical needs. Thanks again for all your help Andrew!"
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Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

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"Garafano Electric has being taking care of all the electrical needs and upgrades in our 90 plus year old house for a few years now. They always do A+ work. We're currently in the middle of some home renovations and they've been willing and able to work with our erratic schedule. Honest, dependable, and great at what they do. Can't recommend them high enough!"
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul from Fairway Electric responded promptly with a good quote and even scheduled the work to be performed on Saturday morning so I would not have to take off work. I had 3 light fixtures replaced. The electrician Chris was great, efficient, and professional. Excellent customer service from Fairway Electric. I would highly recommend them if you need assistance with electrical work. Thanks Fairway Electric"
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Response time1 day
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JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
37
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"The Technician (George) that came over was in time. He was very helpful in identifying the concerns we had with the appliances electrical outlets and circuit breakers. If we need any more electrical work done on our house we will be searching out to JK Flores for there service."
Existing ceiling fan
UPS system ready for a power outage
e.v. charger
New ceiling fan in living room
New UPS system

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
244
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

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"Electricity was needed for a new control panel for my backyard sprinklers, and I needed a couple of light fixtures replaced in my house. The gentleman showed up on-time and quickly took care of everything in three hours, which included making a run to the hardware store for a part. The price was very reasonable since I used the promotion on Angie's List. Moving forward, they will be the first people I call for electrical work."
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Response time6 hrs
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Electric Zone
4.8(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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"Electric Zone is a company that I would highly recommend. Haik is a consummate professional. He and his team are punctual, efficient, polite and very patient when answering questions. Previously, I had work done on my house and the contractor just left the project without completing it. The part that was not completed was causing a lot of problems and stress for my family. The circuit breaker kept tripping and one of the junction boxes melted an electric oven that we used to use. Electric Zone took care of the entire problem and left their entire working area perfectly clean. They left no debris anywhere. My family and I are extremely happy with Haik and the entire team from Electric Zone."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Perfect! We reach out to them and M.Y. Electrical came out to give us an estimate. Not only did we have them run power for are future Tesla. The crew did a number of other electrical items on our property. They are coming back for other work that we need installed. Kind, informative, efficient and fair priced! Great service!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Golden Electric
4.8(
299
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you want honesty,integrity, and professionalism look no further than Golden Electric.Don't waste your, time Golden Electric is the company you want to do business with. Extremely satisfied with the quality of work done. I shall recommend Golden Electric to everyone I know."
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Modern kitchen remodel
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Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

You can test an electric fence with a multimeter, but you’ll need to set the multimeter to the correct voltage measurement—such as alternative current (AC) or direct current (DC) and range—depending on your fence. You can find the voltage type and range in the fence’s user manual.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

We highly recommend that you use an electrician to wire a doorbell if you don't have electrical skills. You can tackle this project on your own, but it would be best done alongside a professional to reduce all the safety risks, as working with wires can be dangerous and potentially deadly.

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

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