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Carlos Cortez
4.8(
59
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Carlos showed up early to my office on a Saturday morning, and finished the replacement of the electrical panel (circa 1940's) with a more up to date one with extra breakers for future expansion, all in record time. He was neat, tidy and efficient, and explained everything he was doing without being asked, in easy to understand "layman's" terms. I will use his services for any future electrical work and will gladly and enthusiastically recommend him to any one I come into contact with who asks for a recommendations for someone to help them with their electrical needs."
Panel upgrade
panel upgrade
panel upgrade
panel upgrade
panel upgrade

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+14 more

Serving Downey, 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 time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
676
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+12 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul from Fairway Electric responded promptly with a good quote and even scheduled the work to be performed on Saturday morning so I would not have to take off work. I had 3 light fixtures replaced. The electrician Chris was great, efficient, and professional. Excellent customer service from Fairway Electric. I would highly recommend them if you need assistance with electrical work. Thanks Fairway Electric"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
49
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Ceiling Fan - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+12 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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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 time8 hrs
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
298
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+3 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Excellence Electric install a Tesla charger in my garage. The job was difficult and required a replacement upgraded 200 amp circuit breaker with a 60 amp power line pulled through the attic across the house and dropped down into the garage where the Tesla charger port needed to be installed. Raymond at Excellence Electric completed the job on schedule, took care of all of the HOA and city permits, and kept me updated all the way through the process. I can highly recommend Raymond at Excellence Electric with out hesitation for any electrical work needed on your home or office. Kyle Webb Casa Del Sole residence"
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electra-Comm, Inc.
4.7(
70
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan and the team at Electra-Comm were amazing. Prompt quote follow up, fair price, got the work done urgently, had a kind & professional electrician, Miguel, come out to address the EV charger installation and was easy to work with. I would highly recommend and will use them again."
Solar paneling
Scissor lift
Electrical box and panel
Installing recessed lighting
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Stellar Electric Services
4.7(
19
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+4 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris was excellent and patient as the electrical work that needed to be done was challenging. I had already purchased a light fixture, he took a look at the area where the work needed to be done and told me his price of $180.00. Having had electrical work done many times I knew his price was very reasonable. I hired him on the spot to put in an electrical box into the ceiling and connect it to the light switch, then install a flush mount LED light fixture onto the ceiling. Chris was prepared to do the job right then. He brought with him his tools, blankets to protect the floor and all the wire, electrical box, etc to complete the job. He chose to go up in a narrow and tight crawl space to send the wire down and out of the open light switch box rather than cut a hole in the bedroom wall. I'm very happy with the work that was done and now have his number on my phone for future electrical work. Highly recommend!"
kitchen remodels
Can lights
rough electrical
Rough electrical
kitchen remodels

+10

Response time5 hrs
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

Motion sensors are actually an eco-friendly option and don’t use as much electricity compared to other lighting sources. Motion sensor lights are always on “standby,” which requires a phantom source of power at all times, but for most sensor light models, this is only a small amount of electricity—typically around one watt of power.

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

Basic smart light switches are available for as little as $20. If you can install them yourself, it’s a home upgrade that won’t break the bank. Many homeowners view them as a worthwhile investment for the additional convenience and security they can offer. However, they are a little more tricky to install than standard light switches, so if you don’t have the electrical knowledge to do a DIY job, unless you need a lighting upgrade, remember these are a nice-to-have rather than a necessary purchase.

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