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Warner Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and his crew of electricians did a fabulous job. They basically replaced the entire house’s electrical, all new switches and outlets in addition to all the new light fixtures in every room. They showed up on time, did what they said they would and addressed every issue encountered in the rehab. In addition, Steve was great helping me decide what to put where. An overall excellent experience. I would HIGHLY recommend Warner Electric for any electric job."
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Boost Electric, LLC
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boost Electricâ s Owner was professional and very meticulous about selection of out door lighting. He repaired/re-attached a fallen power line. His skill set is vast. He is very efficient in all electrical issues."
Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Lightning Electric
4.5(
17
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From appointment confirmation to finish, I was very pleased with the speed and efficiency of the service, and Tony is very courteous, thoughtful, and well experienced. I will definitely use this company for all my electrical needs."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elex Solutions, Inc.
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tarmo did an amazing job with all of the electrical work in our new kitchen. We are so pleased. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Would highly recommend him!"
100A -> 200A
Panel Upgrade to 400 A
Data (Internet & TV) panel
Commercial Main Panel
Commercial

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Christopher Robert Ceinar
5.0(
12
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Chris did a wonderful job in my project. He installed light fixtures and replaced electrical switches for me. He went over and above, cleaning up a messy wiring situation that he discovered. Chris was professional, had great attention detail and extremely conscious of the work surroundings. He was very kind and considerate. I highly recommend Chris for anyone who needs electrical work."
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Fatima Electric, Inc.
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Stephen was knowledgeable about the Code requirements for Oakland (not all of the electricians who quoted on the job were) and flexible in working through the equipment needs (a panel and a subpanel). He and his crew (Jeff and Tom) were quick, clean and efficient in the installation and the price for the work was fair. I definitely would hire them again if I need more electrical work."
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A piggyback circuit breaker, also known as a tandem or double-stuff breaker, combines two separate circuits into a single slot in a breaker panel. This design allows adding more circuits without a larger panel, making it a space-saving solution. Each breaker in the piggyback unit operates independently, protecting two circuits in one standard breaker slot. This is especially useful in older panels with limited space for additional breakers.

Wiring a light switch wrong can cause a fire if the incorrect wiring causes arcing, meaning the current jumps uncontrolled from one conductor to another. Loose wires or worn wires that are not repaired or replaced can cause arcing. If you’re not 100% sure you can do the job safely, don’t attempt to wire a light switch on your own.

You should never wire neutral and ground wires together at a light switch. Not only is it unsafe, but it’s also incorrect. The neutral and ground wires perform separate functions in an electrical circuit and should never be swapped or wired together at a light switch, light, or outlet. 

There are a few ways to reduce your electricity bills if you use window AC units to keep cool. Set the unit temperature at least 1 degree higher than it is currently to reduce costs. Keep the unit clean for it to run efficiently. You may want to hire a window AC specialist near you to inspect the unit once a year and keep it in tip-top shape.

While it’s not possible to put a main breaker in a main lug panel, it’s possible to convert a main lug to a main breaker. Converting to a main breaker panel offers increased safety, simplified control, compliance with building codes, and adaptation to changing electrical needs, especially when adding new circuits or upgrading the system.

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