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Emrom Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very lucky to find Emrom Electric and Emmanuel Mbisse. Our 100+ year old house in Berkeley needed complete rewiring after a short circuit and inspection. Emrom was able to start this huge job within a week or two, saving us a lot of money in tenants' dislocation expenses. Emmanuel was a pleasure to work with, providing explanations and giving us options along the way. He got the job done faster than we had hoped in a good, professional manner for a fair price. We would recommend Emrom to anyone and will definitely be contacting them for any future electrical work."
 High Voltage systems
 Control system
 High Voltage controls
 Control system
 Electrical main panel upgrade

+9

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Pros from CA Electrical group were top notch. They were real electricians and knew what they were talking about. They were my top Two and I ended up going with another electrician based on cost at the time. I’m sure given the chance they would have gotten to a better price as well."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mr Electric of Concord CA
5.0(
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am giving Mr. Electric the highest complement I can as a customer - I will definitely use them again when I need electrical work done!"
Response time7 hrs
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Golden Bay Electric
4.9(
29
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was quoted so quickly and was onsite within 90 minutes. I have rarely received such quick service for a small job. Electrician was courteous, clean and professional. No price gouging with this company, they will now be my go to all my electrical needs going forward. Thanks Golden Bay Electric!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dr. Wattz Electric
4.5(
24
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert did an excellent job installing LED ceiling lights in our family room. I couldn't be happier with the finished work. The installation was very neat and professional. I would not hesitate to call Robert again for any future work. I will be referring Robert to anyone that may need some electrical work."
Ceiling Fan & Track Lighting
Standard Ceiling Fan
Chandelier Over Kitchen Table
Exhaust Fan
Surface Mount Fixture

+16

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BONNER ELECTRIC
5.0(
14
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job installing a socket and lights in my garage. Was super friendly, reliable, and didn't charge a ridiculous price! Definitely worth getting David to give you a quote!"
600 amp service
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Incorrectly wiring a single-pole switch results in the connected light or device not turning on or tripping the circuit breaker. Although it doesn't matter which terminal the hot wire and the load wire connect to, mixing up a circuit wire with a ground or having loose connections can prevent the switch from working. 

Your breaker box houses the breakers that control the circuits in your home, shutting them off if they overload or experience similar problems. Your meter box houses your electrical meter that monitors the electricity flowing into your house and measures its use for your utility company.

In some cases, both components are in the same box, but they don’t have to be together. Many homes have them split, with the breaker box inside for easier access and the electric meter outside.

If you plan to have a refrigerator or other appliances that require electricity, you will need an electrical outlet in your outdoor kitchen. Be sure to comply with all National Electrical Code® (NEC®) codes for electrical wiring and outlets in kitchens. If you do not plan to install a refrigerator or any other appliances that require electricity as part of your outdoor kitchen features, then you do not need to install electrical outlets. However, it is a good idea to install at least one electrical outlet should you decide to use any appliances that require electricity.

There are several reasons why an electrical outlet would suddenly stop working, including:

  • Broken parts in the outlet

  • Outlet burnout

  • Circuit breaker tripped

  • Damaged circuit breaker

  • GFCI outlet tripped

  • Damaged or loose wires

  • Failed connectors

  • Appliance failure

The purpose of pigtail wiring is to connect multiple wires to a single terminal on a device. Pigtailing involves splicing a short length of wire, called a pigtail, into the multiple wires that need to be connected. The pigtail wire is then connected to the single terminal on the device, allowing all of the wires to be connected at once. This practice helps to simplify the wiring process, reduce clutter, and ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection.

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