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Warner Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+17 more

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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Christopher Robert Ceinar
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+3 more

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.
3.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+2 more

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Stephen was flexible and professional, and hustled. He was able to help me creatively problem solve my challenge to meet my primary requirements of making my tenants safe, and to work cost effectively with budget."
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Smart meters send the readings over a wireless wide area network (WAN) to the power company. This network allows sending small amounts of data slowly over long distances, which is perfect for smart meter readings that occur monthly. If you would prefer a smart meter, contact your power company and consider springing for the cost of replacing your electric meter.

A light switch should be at least 2 inches from the edge of the trim of a door. The location of wall studs will often help determine where to put the light switch by your doorway, and in most cases, wall studs make it impossible to install the switch closer than 2 inches. When possible, try to keep the switch within arm’s length of the entryway.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

Unless you’re a licensed electrician, you should not DIY any electrical work in your home. Working with wires and electricity is potentially dangerous to both you and the structure you’re working on, and it could lead to house fires or electric shock if you’re not 100% sure what you’re doing. There’s a big difference between changing a light switch cover and rewiring an entire home. If you’re staring down a potentially difficult electrical job, give a pro a call.

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

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