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Top-Rated Electricians in Gilroy - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Apollo Electric
Apollo Electric
4.8(
183
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"excellent fast response from Chris-owner. He came by same day and repaired the frayed power cord for us and we are good to go. Chris was very professional, timely, respectful and great to work with. We wIll keep his info on hand for any other electrical issues we may have in the future. Would highly recommend this company!!"
Original 1960's Zinsco Panel
Old Zinsco Breakers
New 200 amp Panel
Final Product with stucco matched perfectly
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+64

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
A R P Electric
4.8(
87
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+3 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ahmed, did submit a Estimate & we want additional work, so he is going to submit Estimate for this extra work. We like his Estimate for the 1st Project, & we are waiting for the Estimate for the 2nd part. His suggestions & ideas were great ones & we plan on Hiring him to do our Electrical Project"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Eskay Electric
Eskay Electric
5.0(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Ramayana Electric came installed a new electrical panel along with new lights very professional and prices is very reasonable. They came on time and started working on the project. I definitely recommend them and I will definitely will use them again. Thank you,Stephanie"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JC Electric
JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JC Electric provided the best electrical service with great pricing and description of work. As a home owner, I want work that will last and will add value to my property. JC Electric installed an EV Charger and now I can charge my car from my own home thanks to their great work!"
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+51

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+5 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bought a new electric clothes dryer to replace the old gas dryer. Found that our 220VAC outlet was not working. Gaetaway showed up on time, traced the source of the problem quickly, and repaired it. The technician was courteous and efficient. I will call them again, should the need arise."
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 time10 hrs
Response rate88%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ARECHIGA POWER
ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+6 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time9 hrs
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

If you have a tank-type electric water heater, it runs regularly to keep the water at the desired temperature. If you live in a home where you don’t use much hot water, it could seem wasteful to run power to heat water that you’re using infrequently. You could save some power by using a smaller tank, insulating the tank, or lowering the temperature of the water heater.

Yes, electric-start snow blowers need to be plugged in to start, but you can unplug them and go once they’re up and running. Simply plug the snow blower into an outdoor outlet and press the start button. Once it starts, you can unplug it and use it freely. The idea for these types of snow blowers is to simplify the starting process from the typical pull-string starts.

GFCI outlets help prevent dangers from ground faults that can cause shocks. This is a different issue that a ground circuit can’t fully address. It’s best to use GFCI outlets combined with ground circuits for complete protection for you and your electronics.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

Yes. A pellet stove should have its own 110V outlet and dedicated circuit breaker. Otherwise, it could overload the system. Pellet stoves can create major fire hazards if they aren’t wired properly or have to share circuits. Get in touch with a local electrician or pellet stove expert if you need to run new wiring for a pellet stove.

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