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Emrom Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is wonderful!! I wish there were 10 stars The professional way the repair was done was better than I ever thought was possible. If you have an electrical problem hire this company. I can not say enough good things about them."
 High Voltage systems
 Control system
 High Voltage controls
 Control system
 Electrical main panel upgrade

+9

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responded immediately to our inquiry. Sent their guy, Israel, for inspection. Since the job was not complicated, we had him complete the job. He was very respectful, told us the problem, proceeded to complete the job. I would highly recommend CA Electrical Group."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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AC Electrical, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AC ELECTRICAL installed a breaker, sized the wire and completed the install for my electric vehicle charging station at 2 of my Bay Area properties. Iâ m happy with the results and highly recommend."
240v Tesla wall mounted
3/4 INCH EMT TIED INTO PANEL
TESLA CHARGER NIGHT LIGHT
COMMERCIAL EV STATIONS
GRIZZLIE AVALANCHE EV CHARGER

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical Pro
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is my pleasure to recommend Anthony. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, highly skilled and professional. Before I could get back to him, he followed up with me by phone and was able to schedule and complete the work within the same day of contacting me. He came to the job with all necessary tools & replacement parts and completed the work within an hour. I will certainly call Anthony for any future electrical projects and plan to recommend him to my friends."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Single Line Electric
5.0(
49
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Single Line Electric just finished a complete rewire of our home, and we could not be more satisfied with their work! I know very little about the electrical field, and Nery patiently explained the project to me in laymanâ s terms. He provided options so I never felt pressured into one choice, and his quote was fair. Nery and his crew are professionals through and through. They treated our home with care, and when they finished the job it was as if no one was ever here. Except for the fact that all of our lights and outlets work correctly, and we can sleep easy knowing our home wonâ t burn down because of old faulty wiring in the walls! Our home is old and big, so we didnâ t trust this massive project to just anyone. We are so happy we found Single Line Electric, and we would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone for any size project!"
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Electric of Concord CA
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am giving Mr. Electric the highest complement I can as a customer - I will definitely use them again when I need electrical work done!"
Response time7 hrs
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Golden Bay Electric
4.9(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was quoted so quickly and was onsite within 90 minutes. I have rarely received such quick service for a small job. Electrician was courteous, clean and professional. No price gouging with this company, they will now be my go to all my electrical needs going forward. Thanks Golden Bay Electric!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Rewiring an electric system in a house typically ranges between $2,000 and $9,000, but a simple project can cost as low as $1,500. More complex upgrades run $10,000 or higher. The price depends on the size of your home, how accessible the wiring is, the cost of materials, and local electrician fees.

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

If you've ever tried to run your dishwasher while drying your hair, you’ll understand why dedicated circuits are essential for preventing blown fuses. Appliances that require more electricity than the circuit can handle could blow fuses, trip breakers, overheat, and risk an electrical fire. 

Having a dedicated circuit ensures that your appliance gets the current it needs without overloading the other circuits in your home.

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

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.

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