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Avatar for Emrom Electric, Inc.
Emrom Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided

Serving Emeryville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emmanuel and his team are top notch; very pleasant, professional and committed to ensuring the work is done correctly and in timely manner. Rates are reasonable, competitive. The customer service from the team is excellent. We had electrical panel replaced; sub panels installed.installed motion sensor lights & basement lights. Emmanuel kept us apprised of the work status, as it was a rental property. Highly recommend Emron Electric, Inc."
 High Voltage systems
 Control system
 High Voltage controls
 Control system
 Electrical main panel upgrade

+9

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Emeryville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. I needed to upgrade my electric panel, Ben did an excellent job very professional. Installing switches, circuit breaker panels, relays, and other electrical control and distribution equipment was the right call. I look at several electricians with reasonable prices and CA Electrical Group was definitely the right call. I will highly recommend CA Electrical Group to all my friends. What was important to me was his daily commitment to start and finish the job the dates we agreed on."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Dalcon Electric
Dalcon Electric
4.5(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+14 more

Serving Emeryville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Dalcon Electric in San Jose is a great company. Carlos F. (service Technician) is an awesome electrical technician, honest, polite, courteous, prepared and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dalcon Electric for any electrical work. Thank you again Dalcon & Carlos."
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+9

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Single Line Electric
Single Line Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+1 more

Serving Emeryville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Single Line Electric came to my house to view my need. 2 other companies I called wanted me to send a video of my home showing them my yard from the electrical box to my pool. They obviously didn't want the job. Nery came out and did a thorough assessment of my needs. His quote was reasonable and the project began soon after. I am very pleased with with Single Line Electric"
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Burkin Electric
4.6(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Emeryville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"At the end of our project were very happy that we went with Burkin for all Electrical needs. Jim is very passionate about doing things the right way, not cutting corners, and was very competitively priced. I’d highly recommend Burkin Electric!"
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+14

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

No, you should always use proper electrical wire caps to safely cap off electrical wires. Electrical tape isn’t as durable as electrical caps and can deteriorate and separate over time, exposing the live wires. The only way to use electrical tape for this project is to wrap it around the caps themselves to reinforce them and create an even stronger connection, preventing an electrical emergency.

If you've ever tried to run your dishwasher while drying your hair, you’ll understand why dedicated circuits are essential for preventing blown fuses. Appliances that require more electricity than the circuit can handle could blow fuses, trip breakers, overheat, and risk an electrical fire. 

Having a dedicated circuit ensures that your appliance gets the current it needs without overloading the other circuits in your home.

It depends on where you live. Some cities may require a permit for electrical work, while others don’t. You’ll need to call your city’s building department to determine if you’ll need to apply for a permit or not. If a permit is required, you’ll likely have to pay a fee for it. 

Doorbell wires typically won't spark because they carry low voltage. However, if there's a short circuit or damaged wiring, sparking could occur. Always turn off the power at the breaker box before working with doorbell wires to prevent any risk. If you notice any sparking, it's a sign of a problem that a professional electrician should address.

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