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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

Be careful not to drop your voltmeter or multimeter. Even a small fall can affect the tool’s ability to measure with accuracy. Always store your tools in their cases in a cool, dark place. Also, avoid touching the probes to each other while they’re connected to a circuit or another electrical component, and never tamper with anything inside the device.

To determine if an electrical outlet is blown, look for visible signs of damage such as a burning or smoky smell, burn marks, or a melted or discolored plastic cover. If you notice a burning smell, contact an electrician immediately. Other signs include a plug that keeps falling out or the outlet not working when you test it with different devices. For further troubleshooting, you can use a voltage tester or multimeter to check for power; a reading of zero indicates a problem. Also, check your circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the circuit was tripped and reset it if necessary. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the outlet may need to be replaced.

Yes, it's possible to have electrical receptacles and overhead lights on the same circuit. The reason is that lights typically use much less power than large appliances, so combining them won't overload your circuit. By doing this, you can distribute the power consumption throughout the breakers in your panel more efficiently, which can be helpful if you have a lot of different electrical devices in your home.

On average, replacing an electrical breaker panel, such as the Federal Pacific Electrical breaker panel, costs about $1,300. The price range for replacing electrical panels is between $550 and $2,100, depending on your location, the electrical panel’s location, and the extent of the work required to replace the panel. This kind of electrical work is dangerous and should only be done by a licensed electrician.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

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