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Avatar for GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"We remodeled our kitchen with Gaetaway Electric, and let me say how impressed and pleased we are! Not only was Jacob professional, but he was also very communicative and detailed with every step. He is very knowledgeable in the electrical field, and gave us several different options and ideas. We were very hesitant on remodeling because we knew that with a lot of contractor work, it can take longer than what is expected. But Jacob was sure to finish on time, and we didnâ t experience any delays! We truly feel that this is a passion to Jacob, and he definitely goes above and beyond, and it shows in his work. Not only will he be our go to person for any of our electrical needs, but we have already referred him to our family and friends! Hands down, excellent service!!"
Exterior LED lighting and address
Pergola ceiling fan/lighting.
Tesla home electric vehicle charging station and conduit install.
Commercial LED high bay lighting.
Generac home electric vehicle charging station, conduit/outlet install.

+9

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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JC Electric
5.0(
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Estimate was very reasonable compared to others very understanding and polite which made communication very easy i had two outlets and two lights done in my patio they were super fast and cleaned up afterwards thank JC Electric"
Federal Pacific Panel
Federal Pacific Panel
Discoloration
Demoed out
100a 20/40 Space Sub Panel Replacement

+1

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ray and his team were flexible and bright great ideas to the table. we fully upgraded electrical to code and got ready for solar. the team did a great job protecting the home, talking us through the changes dictated by code and responding to news requests on the fly. most importantly, ray pulled permits from the city and PGE much faster than i expected; a very pleasant turn of events!"
Living room
Kitchen
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade

+46

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Budget Electric
Budget Electric
3.4(
199
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael showed up on time and even called me as he was on his way to my home which I appreciated. He not only fixed my issue buy also explained to me how things work electrically. I would hire them again for any electrical issues and hope I get Michael again. Your company is lucky to have him."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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M & M Electric
4.6(
5
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcus was fantastic. Fixed and finished the project quickly and professionally. I have put MM Electric in my contact list for future projects."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BAY AREA ELECTRICAL UNLIMITED
5.0(
4
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Shane helped me with a kitchen remodel. I needed a ton of new outlets and circuits and advice on where to put them all. He was on time, communicative, easy to work with, and did an excellent job. I am happy to have such a reliable person to call for any future electrical needs. I will be recommending him to all my friends!"
Response time2 days
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

A duplex outlet simply means that the receptacle has two plug-in outlets for two plugs. It’s a common design choice for homes. The two outlets should be wired identically during installation so the hot side is the same for both.

You should install a 25-amp breaker for your outdoor electrical outlet. If your outlet is only for use in an outdoor kitchen area for standard appliances, then a 15- to 20-amp circuit breaker should work. However, you will need to install a GFCI receptacle or breaker to ensure that the breaker trips on contact with water.

Single-pole switches are simple circuits designed for lower voltages. As such, they don’t require the complex wiring of switches that need to supply power to larger devices and appliances. This is why single-pole switches commonly go in bathrooms, closets, and other small rooms that power a low-watt light fixture. One wire creates the circuit from the power supply, the other goes to the fixture, and the final wire provides safety mechanisms through grounding.

It's less expensive to run power overhead because it doesn’t require excavation, and the power cables are less costly. However, underground electric service is better protected from weather and general wear and tear, so it’s less likely to get damaged. When determining which way to run power, consult a local electrician to get an expect opinion.

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