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JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect and smooth journey, Jorge came pre instillation to check the electrical panel and where the the charger was going to be installed and after the review he text me the cost of parts and installation, after I received the charger he came on time and the job was completed. I was updated by text messages throughout the process. In the future if I need any electrical work I definitely use JK Flores Enterprise."
Existing ceiling fan
UPS system ready for a power outage
e.v. charger
New ceiling fan in living room
New UPS system

+28

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kissel Electric
4.9(
334
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian Kissel did an outstanding job installing 2 ceiling fans and new wiring and a doorbell transformer and wiring. I highly recommend him and he a very nice person and communicates well."
Complete remodels
Complete remodels
Complete remodels
Complete remodels
Complete remodels

+46

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William and his team did a fantastic job upgrading our meter panel. They took care of all the permits and had the job done on time and on schedule. They were extremely communicative throughout the entire process and I would use them for all electrical services in the future."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JVEC, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came out and Installed everything. Wired new cov mag can lights and lights under the cabinets had a very Dark kitchen now it is light and Beautiful."
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
297
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent quality and value, prompt install of a 200 Amp panel. Raymond and his team are A+ electricians who go above and beyond. The job site looks like new, paint/stucco meticulously patched up. Will hire again and recommend."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
18
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Sergio did a fantastic job! Very happy with the clean install of my tier 2 charger and he added a plug down below my panel. Would recommend for any sort of EV charging installs! Clear communicator, showed up when he said he would and his services were well-priced!"
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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