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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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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 time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderfully! This is my 2nd time using Fairway Electric and I have always been pleased with their work. I appreciate Paul's quick help in getting my new hardwired smoke alarms installed."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
41
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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

+28

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Ken Johnson (Johnson Electric) to correct a number of electrical problems which were identified in a pre-sale home inspection. Among these was a replacement of an unsafe old circuit panel, all new power outlets, conduits and receptacles. Ken provided a quote which was very reasonable. Actual work was performed by two technicians. They arrived on time, completed the job the same day, and left the site in pristine conditioner. We were very satisfied with their work and based on my experience I am happy to recommend Johnson Electric for quality electrical projects in your residence."
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Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Instinct Electric
5.0(
22
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Instinct electric were extremely professional . They were very informative and they had an air about them that that you knew they were trustworthy, I am highly recommending them, for all electrical needs."
Ceiling Fan
Ceiling Fan
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Ceiling Fan
Panel Upgrade

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gephart Electrical Services
4.7(
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Gephart (Owner) and his Assistant were awesome. They were courteous, professional, came out exactly when we wanted them, were on time, did a great job installing a new ceiling fan and electrical switch in our dining room and the final invoice came in at the low end of the quoted price range. What more can anybody ask? Highly recommended and will definitely use them again. Thanks so much Tim!"
6.2kW Solar Installation - Castaic
Solar/Main Electrical Service Installation
14kW Solar Installation
Solar Electrical Installation
8.6kW Solar Installation

+1

Response time40 mins
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Electric Zone
4.8(
275
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Serving Chatsworth, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can plug an extension cord or an outlet extender into a GFCI outlet. The GFCI outlet will still be able to protect your system in the same way.

Amps describe the amount of energy that can flow through a circuit breaker. Every electrical device that’s attached to the breaker requires about 1.5 amps. While that equates to roughly 13 receptacles per 20 amps, using slightly fewer ensures that your circuit will always have enough energy for sudden power surges instead of tripping when one occurs. In general, 10 to 12 receptacles is recommended for a 20 amp circuit.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. 

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