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Avatar for GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+5 more

Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

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 time4 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Avatar for ARECHIGA POWER
ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
12
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+6 more

Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray was instrumental in upgrading the electrical in my townhome, including installing new recessed lights, light fixtures, replacing receptacles with new ones and modern cover plates. He also relocated and installed a new subpanel providing dedicated circuits to appliances and the newly installed recessed lights. Ray is incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to work with and I would recommend him and happily use his services again."
Living room
Kitchen
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade

+46

Response time5 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Budget Electric
Budget Electric
3.4(
199
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+12 more

Serving El Granada, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael the owner came out on time between the window he gave us and explained to us what our options would be moving forward step by step, so we decided to go with Budget Electric because of the knowledge and excellent communication. Budget Electric not only fixed our issue but did it in a timely manor at a great price and went above and beyond. If you need electrical repair these are great people to work with very professional and kind."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

An AC disconnect, also known as a switch box or fuse box, is a safety switch that allows the AC’s electrical supply to be turned off from the outside, usually done by a mechanical contractor coming to work on your unit. The box is protected from the weather by a cover or may be designed as a pull-out unit. Your local code determines where the AC disconnect must be mounted, but it's usually close to your outdoor AC unit.

You can determine whether you have a double-pole switch by examining its wiring. Unlike single-pole switches, which have two brass-colored terminals, double-pole switches feature four. These switches are typically only found near high-powered appliances such as electric furnaces or water heaters. If you’re unsure what type of switch you have, contact a local electrician to confirm.

Upgrading your electrical system can save you money on your monthly utility bills by powering your home more efficiently. Electrification nonprofit Rewiring America estimates that a household could save $1,800 per year on energy bills by upgrading to a modern electric heat pump, switching to a heat pump for their water, installing solar panels on the roof, and converting to an electric vehicle.

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

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