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Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used Garafano Electric in three homes since the late 1980's through 2022; a home in Glendale, one in San Gabriel, and recently in Granada Hills, CA. If you want the work done correctly and especially with permits, this is your company. I have peace of mind with this work."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor
4.6(
256
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Impressed with Luis & team. First installed new outlets for a TV, moved an outlet, installed outdoor lights, then upgraded my electric panel. Each time great work, very reliable, and I know it’s fairly priced."
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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done right and price was fair for the EV charger install. I like that they consulted with me on options instead of rushing through the job."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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B.K. Electric Services
4.1(
142
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor Enrique was nice and very fair with his pricing. On very short noticed, he sent two electrians, Eric and Victor, who were very good and respectful,and did nice, clean, and professional work. Would highly recommend and I'm happy that I found an electrician that I can go to for future jobs!"
Dining Room FIxture (steel)
Kitchen Fixture
Under cabinet LED rope lighting for bar
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+72

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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ACT Installs
4.9(
64
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ACT Installs three-man crew was a great coordinated team. They helped me to place my 6 cameras in the best locations. They were courteous and very informative. They performed their individual tasks in an efficient workmanlike manner. I was thoroughly impressed with them and highly recommend them. They earned a 5-star rating."
Clean Wire-Free Living Room
Sonos Amps
Neatly Finished Wiring
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SoCal Irrigation Systems
5.0(
24
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mr. Tyler was friendly, very professional and knowledgable. He did a great job fixing and replacing our outdated irrigation system. We are extremely happy with his service. Thank you so much Mr. Tyler!!!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & I ELECTRIC
4.9(
14
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Julio was vey responsive and always showed up about 5 minutes early for any appointment. He was very courteous and communicative. The installation looks great and works great! I will recommend him to my friends and neighbors!"
Under cabinet lighting
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen floating shelf lighting
Track lighting
Dining can lights with a pendant light

+10

Response time8 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
77
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."
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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Powersmart Electric, Inc.
4.5(
32
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired PowerSmart to do electrical repair and lighting install in our home. They were prompt, professional, reasonably priced, and overall excellent. I would definitely hire again and I recommend them to anyone. Brent and James are fantastic."
Standby generator
Solar Array installation
New 200 amp electrical panel
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A-lite Electric Systems
4.1(
58
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Arrived promptly and did a great job with both my interior and exterior non-functional lights. Will hire them to do more exterior installations."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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