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Avatar for Emrom Electric, Inc.
Emrom Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emmanuel and his team are top notch; very pleasant, professional and committed to ensuring the work is done correctly and in timely manner. Rates are reasonable, competitive. The customer service from the team is excellent. We had electrical panel replaced; sub panels installed.installed motion sensor lights & basement lights. Emmanuel kept us apprised of the work status, as it was a rental property. Highly recommend Emron Electric, Inc."
 High Voltage systems
 Control system
 High Voltage controls
 Control system
 Electrical main panel upgrade

+9

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am updating my rating for CA Electrical (Unfortunately Angi will not allow me to edit, so I am posting this as a new review). After posting my original review I was contacted by CA Electrical. The supervisor assured me that my experience was not their normal practice and that they normally made sure to call if there was a change of plans. I felt that they were earnest in trying to make things right, so I agreed to give them another chance. I ultimately decided to select them for my project to replace sub panel and install outlets. The crew was excellent and professional. They showed up on time, were professional and friendly, took extra care to ensure work spaces were left clean. Their workmanship was excellent and they did a great job of cleaning up some messy electrical wiring that had been there before. As an electrical engineer, I also appreciated the crews knowledge of code and ability to explain the technical side of the installation. I would use them again."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Electrical Pro
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony was excellent!! He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable , quick, thorough, troubleshooted the problem, and got our electricity back on. He gave us a lot of helpful tips avoid problems in the future. We highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical work."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Single Line Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+1 more

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 came to my house to view my need. 2 other companies I called wanted me to send a video of my home showing them my yard from the electrical box to my pool. They obviously didn't want the job. Nery came out and did a thorough assessment of my needs. His quote was reasonable and the project began soon after. I am very pleased with with Single Line Electric"
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Burkin Electric
4.6(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"At the end of our project were very happy that we went with Burkin for all Electrical needs. Jim is very passionate about doing things the right way, not cutting corners, and was very competitively priced. I’d highly recommend Burkin Electric!"
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+14

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Golden Bay Electric
4.9(
29
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+9 more

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether an electrical panel in the bathroom needs to be moved, the answer is yes. Due to the risks of shocks and electrical fires, electrical panels cannot be located in bathrooms per National Electric Code Volume 70. Additionally, gasses, vapors, liquids, and temperature fluctuations can all compromise the functionality of your electrical panel, so it’s important to install it in a dry, cool, safe, and easily accessible location.

GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, which means it has the ability to detect a ground fault and shut the circuit down before it creates hazards. General breakers may also do that because ground faults can cause overloads, but they’re more focused on amp overloads from any cause. GFCIs are often installed in specific outlets, but breakers can come with GFCI capabilities built in for broader ground fault protection.

If there isn’t a C-wire on your thermostat, you can repurpose the G-wire. The G-wire controls the fan independently of the other controls on your thermostat, so the fan-only function won’t work if you decide to go this route.

The life expectancy of a home electrical panel is typically around 25 to 40 years. However, this can vary based on usage, maintenance, and technological advancements. Regular inspections by a qualified electrician can help determine the condition and potential need for replacement as your panel ages. Factors like overloading, outdated components, or wear and tear might prompt earlier replacements for safety and efficiency reasons.

There are several reasons why an electrical outlet would suddenly stop working, including:

  • Broken parts in the outlet

  • Outlet burnout

  • Circuit breaker tripped

  • Damaged circuit breaker

  • GFCI outlet tripped

  • Damaged or loose wires

  • Failed connectors

  • Appliance failure

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