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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

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
78
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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(
2
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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

Most household circuits can handle about 70 strings of 50 standard mini lights, or up to 600 strings of LED lights, which consume less power than the incandescent variety. Make sure to factor in any appliances also running on the circuit.

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

The National Fire Protection Association reports that almost half of reported electrical fires are caused by electrical distribution and lighting equipment. The main culprit behind these fires is often frayed, worn, or faulty wiring, particularly in closed-off and concealed areas like attics, where fires can start and burn undetected for long periods.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

Yes, you can run an above-ground electrical conduit and stay within National Electrical Code safety guidelines. Just make sure you check the code requirements of your project with the local building regulations office. You should work with a local electrician to complete this type of project due to the personal safety hazards.

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