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Link Electrix
4.7(
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Serving Avila Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Please check ! I have returned a review twice before this one. Please Links Electric is great! Please check my TWO other reviews."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sand Electric
5.0(
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Serving Avila Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Daniel came out promptly and fixed our electric issue within minutes! He came prepared and knew exactly what to do. We are super lucky and grateful to have had Daniel?s expertise in regards to our issue. ???? We highly recommend Daniel for any ekectric service calls!"
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Ferguson Electrical Systems
5.0(
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Serving Avila Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

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Licensed electrician serving San Luis Obispo County, specializing in residential and light commercial electrical work. We provide reliable troubleshooting, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, lighting, and general electrical repairs.\nWith hands-on experience in both industrial and residential settings, we focus on clean, code-compliant work and clear communication from start to finish. Whether you're dealing with a tripping breaker, planning a service upgrade, or installing new circuits, we aim to get the job done safely and efficiently.

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ILLUMEFFECTS
4.6(
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Serving Avila Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Scott installed a chandelier for me. He did a great job and was professional and his pricing was very reasonable. Plan to bring him back for additional projects."
Interior lighting
Exterior landscape lighting
Tesla vehicle charger
Tesla Powerwall electrical system wiring
Tesla Powerwall/Gateway Installation

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
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Serving Avila Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are good. They are reliable and prompt. They are a little high priced. They charged me an astronomical amount for the gutters because they have to have insurance on their employees. They did a good job."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hurley Electric
5.0(
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Serving Avila Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

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"The houses are old and didn't have elect plugs in the bathrooms. He looked at them and went to work to put them in.  The person that lives there blow the lightfixture some how and he fixed it to with out any trouble.  He was very nice. Went right to work  Told you what needed to be done and did it .
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Hurley Electric
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

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.

The color of your cable will help you to identify its function. In the U.S., the National Electrical Code (NEC) designates the color code for electrical cables. “Hot” cables are black, red, and blue. In cases of higher voltage lines, orange might also be used to indicate a hot cable. White or gray indicates a neutral, and green or green with a yellow stripe indicates a ground.

The cost to install or replace a circuit breaker depends on the price of the unit itself and the complexity of the installation. A new circuit breaker typically costs between $10 and $100, with standard breakers being the most affordable and GFCI or AFCI types costing more. If you are upgrading to a higher amperage, a 200-amp circuit breaker can cost between $250 and $350. The average total cost for professional installation is around $700, but this price varies. A simple replacement into existing wiring will cost less than a more complex project that requires opening walls, running new wires, and securing permits.

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