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Top-Rated Electricians in Carpinteria - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+14 more

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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 time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for ACT Installs
ACT Installs
4.9(
64
)
Telephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade+1 more

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy & his crew do excellent work at a very good price plus they have a wide range of talents. Do not hesitate to hire them! They just finished installing stereo speakers inside the ceilings of my house plus amps & now I will ask them fix all my electrical issues. It might sound as if Iâ m related to them but Iâ m not(!) just very impressed w/ the whole ACT team & their work. Plus Andy is on call if needed to troubleshoot your new system if needed. Highly recommended."
Clean Wire-Free Living Room
Sonos Amps
Neatly Finished Wiring
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
80
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+21 more

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our first experience using Wighton’s and it won’t be the last. Aaron was very professional and very nice to work with. Our air conditioner stopped working and he was able to fix it and did some maintenance work on the unit also. He also pointed out that we needed to replace the air filter which services our hvac system, which we were grateful that he did because we had never had it changed out with a new one and it was long overdue. We signed up for their maintenance program so that our ac/heating will be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. We are very happy with his work and highly recommend Wighton’s!"
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

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kevin Konzmann
5.0(
2
)
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+3 more

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin helped me install an EV charger in my garage. He had great communication skills, he was very knowledgeable on the million questions that I had asked him. I would definitely hire him again. Thanks again Kevin!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

You can move an electric meter outside if you currently have one inside your home. This is considered a larger move, so be prepared to pay on the upper end of $600 to $1,200. When hiring a professional electrician to move your electric meter, be sure to specify its current location and desired location, including pictures if possible.

You shouldn’t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.

When converting a standard 120-volt outlet to a 240-volt outlet, the only components you can typically reuse are the existing electrical box and the hole in the wall. Everything else—including the wiring, breaker, and receptacle—should be replaced to ensure both safety and efficiency. Appliances designed for 240 volts have different plug configurations that won’t fit into a standard 120-volt outlet, making it necessary to install a compatible 240-volt receptacle. This design helps prevent overloading or underloading the power available to any one outlet or circuit.

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.

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