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5.069 Reviews
Showing 1-25 of 69 reviews
C L.
06/2018
electrician
+ -1 moreFollowing a bad power surge caused by the testy SCE circuit that serves my neighborhood, Anavar Electric suggested and installed a whole-house surge suppressor on the main panel; a surprisingly simple and cost-effective device. During the same visit, Anavar also performed the tune-up on my stand-by generator. The owner is personable, professional and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Add component to main circuit board, tune-up standby generator.
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$300
Nicole B.
05/2017
electrician, lighting, electronic repair, outdoor lighting
+ 2 moreRafi was fantastic. He came to give me an estimate. He was on time, extraordinarily knowledgeable and reasonable. On the spot he fixed a bunch of little things for the minimum first hour I agreed to. He came back as promised, fixed everything that needed fixing. He showed me how to do minor fixes that solved my problems when I thought we were going to need major overhaul. Honest, efficient, effective and great judgement. I would hire him again in a minute.
Description of Work: I had all sorts of small electrical jobs that needed doing. Inside and outside the home. Switches, fixture replacements, new fixture installation and wiring repair.
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William T.
11/2016
electrician
+ -1 moreRafi was the only one of 8 A-rated licensed electrical professionals I messaged through Angie's List who wrote back. He forgot to discuss his rates or provide an estimate prior to starting work, but otherwise, working with him was a great experience. He moved with efficiency in assessing and addressing various issues contributing to our problems, providing us with detailed information about the process as we asked questions. All the lights and outlets that went out are now working again and some safety upgrades have also been made. Rafi was personable and capable, and I'd definitely utilize his services again in the future.
Description of Work: A circuit in my older home with numerous electrical anomalies went out, leaving us with a bunch of overhead lights and outlets with no power.
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$320
David B.
08/2016
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreI have been using Rafi and Anavar Electric for nearly 10 years. I have never come across a more knowledgeable and professional electrician EVER. I have 2 very old classic homes that required him to disassemble the wood boards both in the ceiling and walls, to get to where he needed to work. His meticulous workmanship both with the electrical work and getting the place back together as good as new is amazing. He has found dangerous situations with the old wiring and totally rewired and upgraded the areas along the way. He is always on time and great to deal with!
Description of Work: Various electrical projects, including installations and wiring repair
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PHYLLIS P.
07/2016
electrician
+ -1 moreHe put my mom at ease. You have to know her, but he gained her confidence and was very kind. He fixed the lights outside as well to come on at night, and he only charged my mom 39 dollars.
Description of Work: He switched the lights back on. The switches were burnt out. He worked with the panel. He fixed things down in the basement. Fixed the dryer buzzing too. He did all of this for my mom.
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$39
JOHN K.
02/2016
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreGreat service. Saturday arrival took care of 3 different things that have been on my To Do list. Figured out and replaced a blown outlet in the kitchen. Repaired an overhead light above the sink (and recommended an upgrade that I could do on my own at a later date) and managed to hang an external light on my entrance gate with an innovative/quality approach. Rafi was very pleasant and patient in answering my electrical-related questions, of which I had quite a list. Would certainly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and replaced kitchen electrical socket; replaced open light fixture, installed external light from entrance gate.
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richard Y.
11/2015
ceiling fans, electrician
+ 0 moreI had never used Anavar previously so I was surprised by how quickly Rafi replied to my voicemail. Then he came right over and assessed the job (no charge). I appreciated that he suggested I pick up the new fan to save money and even went online to Home Depot with me to show me which fan to buy. After I picked up the fan and called him he came over and promptly installed it. Throughout he was very professional and offered me tips and suggestions. When finished he cleaned up very nicely. The price was much better than the electrician who performed the same work about 5 years ago.
Description of Work: Installed a replacement bathroom heat/vent fan in the ceiling.
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$160
Jessica P.
07/2015
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreIf you need an Electrician, look no further! We just bought a house that we knew needed work and Rafi has been an unbelievable help fixing it up! He worked on everything from replacing light fixtures to installing and upgrading the fuse panel and each task was completed to a very high standard. In addition to the great work and value, what sets Rafi apart is that he was looking out for us and helping us settle in, pointing out non-electrical things to fix or watch out for. My wife was at home on maternity leave and felt really comfortable with Rafi working there when she was on her own. I can't say enough good things about Rafi and Anavar Electric.
Description of Work: 1. Installed and relocated new fuse panel. 2. installed multiple light fixtures. 3. Corrected existing sockets, including grounding issues. 4. Installed / Upgraded outside security lights 5. General review of house electrical
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$4,000
Erin S.
07/2015
electrician
+ -1 moreI found Rafi on Angie's List about two years ago and he has been my go to electrician for all electrical matters big and small since that time. This review is long overdue. We had a tree die that contained the junction box that connected our house and garage. The wiring was 90 years old and a mess. Ravi spent a LOT of time problem solving and discussing options and was really patient. He is professional, responsive, clearly an expert electrician, and has high standards: he will do the work the right way. I rated Price a B because his prices are normal, not undercutting, but value-wise Price is an A. Rafi is also a super individual and over the past two years has become like a neighbor. I give him my highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Over three visits, Anavar/Rafi a) put in new underground conduit from house to garage, and all that entailed, b) added indoor and new outdoor outlets, and c) fixed several wiring problems (Note: The cost quoted is for the most recent visit, which was small compared to the original three-day job.)
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$160
Juan F.
06/2015
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreRafi worked efficiently and completed the job on time. Everything is working perfectly and I'm very happy with every aspect of his work. A couple of days after completing the job, he called just to check up things.
Description of Work: First Rafi came to my home to provide a free estimate of the cost associated with performing the following work: (1) fix a circuit that had failed because there was no electricity to a light fixture as I was told be a handyman previously, (2) installation of a motion activated flood light in my poorly lit back yard. First of all, he was on time. As part of troubleshooting item #1, he was very thorough and careful with my belongings which he had to move. He explained his findings to me patiently in plain English. As for the flood light, he recommended a model other than the one I had already purchased. He provided an estimate that seemed fair to me. Because of all his positive attributes I've mentioned already and also his very polite demeanor, we agreed to have him perform the work a few days later. We agreed to a time which fit my schedule even though it meant he would finish the work at a time later than he usually finished his work day. Wow - what a nice guy! After a few days he came back to perform the job and confirmed the appointment first - a nice professional touch. He arrived on time to do the work. He rain new wires to replace the ones that had failed. He provided the correct kind of flood light fixture and even made sure the color matched the other outdoor light fixtures on my house. That's what I call attention to detail. To top off this very positive experience, he even replaced a light fixture in my kitchen at not cost because I already had a replacement fixture.
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$350
C L.
03/2015
electrician
+ -1 moreRafi?s prompt action was especially helpful because the problem needed to be fixed soon. Surprisingly, a Chatsworth electrician I had worked with for a few years and who frames himself as an EV charging expert let me down when he installed an EV plug-in in my garage in a manner, I later learned, not compliant with the EV manufacturer?s published specs using a receptacle box that was way too stamped-metal-cockeyed for my residential garage. In a brief email exchange, the original electrician indeed confirmed the components he used but when I asked that he redo the job soon (prior to EV delivery) there was nothing, silence, cricket chirps. Rather than risk the safety of my family, house or property, I called Rafi based on his excellent reviews and I was not disappointed. He has solid EV charging experience, the work he performed was first-rate and it looks great (and safe).
Description of Work: I telephoned Rafi Yahjian about a modest but important job at 9am. He got back to me quickly, juggled his schedule and put eyes on the situation at lunchtime. Then by 4:30pm the work was done. Rafi was a pleasure to work with, he’s local and I look forward to working with him again.
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$250
Carol A.
01/2015
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 1 moreRavi responded to my initial call promptly and was able to do the work within 1-2 days. For the cabinet light installation, he worked hard to find the right size and quality LED lights. Once ordered and obtained, he returned to complete the job without any delay. He was pleasant and extremely professional. He even took a look at a problematic outside light and fixed the problem without an extra charge. He then recommended the type of light that we would need to replace the faulty unit. I would absolutely call Rafi again for any future electrical repairs.
Description of Work: Replaced bad 12V recessed light socket, installed two missing electrical box covers in the attic. Replace 9", 12", and 18" under cabinet lights with LED type.
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$425
roger J.
12/2014
electrician
+ -1 moreThe work was very professional.
Description of Work: My homeowners insurance sent me a letter stating I needed to upgrade the circuit box from 70 to 100 amps. Anavar provided a very professional statement detailing why this was not practical, because among other things, the incoming power from Edison was only 70 amps. I had used Anavar on another job in the past and that went well also.
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$60
Linda F.
12/2014
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 1 moreI never thought I would be writing a "fan letter" for an electrician. But Rafi is not like other electricians. In this day of everyone trying to cut corners and try to do the easiest thing possible just to get done, Rafi stands out. He pays close attention to every detail and carefully makes decisions based on what is best for the situation. This is the most intelligent contractor we have ever had working on our property. Rafi doesn't cut corners but makes the best decisions for the situation, always asking for my opinion when there are several options. In one instance we discussed the options and decided to not go with something that would be time consuming and costly, even though it would be beneficial to proceed in that manner. He is prompt, courteous, and cleans up after himself. All of this while providing his electrical expertise to every aspect of the job.
Description of Work: Our home has just begun to reap the benefits of Rafi's expertise. He has rewired our garage and guest house correcting many errors others have made in the past. We now know what each switch controls and everything is working as it should. Once he finishes the garage the next project will be the main house and our outdoor lighting. I can hardly wait for Rafi to work his magic!
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$3,000
Stephen C.
11/2014
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreRaffi showed up on time. Is a nice articulate guy who explained what he was doing and why. I'd recommend Anavar to anyone and plan to use him again when we do a kitchen remodel.
Description of Work: Raffi rewired some of the exterior lights on our house and installed a wireless switch to control one of the lights. He also mounted some wall sconces and did such a great clean job no paint touch up or patching was required.
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$700
Charles B.
11/2014
ceiling fans, electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 2 moreRafi is excellent and I can wholeheartedly recommend him for household electrical work. He basically reworked the back half of our house with multiple visits over a couple of months, meshing in with the other work that we are going. The house needed some serious electrical work, and now it is much better. He's seems to be particularly good at working with what you've got in an older house. He communicates well and is highly professional, a pleasure to work with in general. I am looking forward to using him again when / if we can pull off our remodel.
Description of Work: Rework some electrical issues in the house, convert an old dryer circuit to new circuits, re-balance sub-panel, run new wiring to replace old, install lighting, heater-fan and GFCI outlets in new bathroom.
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$2,600
LOIS F.
11/2014
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 1 moreI love Raffi! He is professional, tries to find the most reasonably priced solution to your problem, comes on time, and is no drama. He had actually come to my home one another time when I had a problem with a switch and when it turned out it was a small problem he didn't even charge me. He could have told me it was a $1,000 problem and I probably would have believed him. I like that kind of honesty and integrity. Raffi definitely knows what he's doing and he's easy to work with. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: He replaced my old fluorescent hardware and bulbs with more modern equipment and installed outdoor lighting.
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$500
Dennis W.
10/2014
electrician
+ -1 moreRafi was PROFESSIONAL and COURTEOUS from the time he arrived to give an estimate to wire a roof mounted power vent until he completed the job. The job had to be delayed a couple of days because of the excessive heat(which is completely understandable); but as soon as there was a slight cooling, Rafi and I scheduled an early morning appointment; and the job was completed in a timely manner. Very happy with Anavar Electric and will not hesitate to use again should the need arise. Thank you, Rafi.
Description of Work: Roof Mounted Power Vent
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$180
Jeanette A.
09/2014
electrician
+ -1 moreThis company did a great job for a great price.
Description of Work: Worked on the electrical panel
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$90
Jim G.
07/2014
electrician, solar panels
+ 0 moreRafi responded to my request for a quote very quickly and provided a fair price quote. He was very thorough in his evaluation of the work I wanted completed and made sure I was satisfied with everything. Overall a great experience and I will certainly be calling him again when I'm ready for my solar panel installation.
Description of Work: Rafi installed a 240v electric vehicle charging station in my garage. I purchased the EVSE from Amazon and he installed the wiring, conduit and an outlet in the garage. He then mounted and tested the charging station.
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$675
Lore G.
04/2014
ceiling fans, electrician
+ 0 moreI contacted Rafi on Thursday 4/12 to see if he could repair/replace a broken bathroom vent fan. He was able to come two hours later since he was working nearby. He disconnect the motor, and said he would try to replace the broken part and have it ready to reinstall sometime the next week. On the following Monday morning, he called to say he could re-install the repaired fan that afternoon, which he did. This is the third time I have used his services, and have been very impressed with his professionalism, honesty, and responsiveness. Just so you know, he doesn't accept credit cards, which is OK with me.
Description of Work: Repaired bathroom vent fan
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$144
THOMAS L.
03/2014
electrician
+ -1 moreRafi installed a new bathroom outlet that required complex wiring from the attic crawl space, charging only $180 (including 10% senior discount). After he had finished, I showed him a malfunctioning switch in the other bathroom; when he took it apart he found the switch to be broken and dangerous, and though he was very tight on time, he went to Home Depot, purchased a replacement switch and installed it for only $10 additional in labor plus the price of the switch. He was both friendly and professional the entire time he was in our home. I recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Installed new outlet in bathroom; replaced defective switch
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$200
benoit P.
12/2013
electrician
+ -1 morereplace garage inwall plug, check the kitcken line open all the inwall boxes to check wires. A+
Description of Work: Rafi is a real pro very nice, spend 2 hours trouble shooting my electrical issues A+
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$150
TIMOTHY C.
11/2013
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreRafi Yahjian was always prompt in answering communications, showed up on time for the estimate and the work, and finished on time and on budget. He was flexible and worked around problems encountered in a way that wouldn't add cost, and was willing to work late to get the job done rather than stretch it to another day. I supplied the lights but Rafi was very helpful in figuring out a layout. The results are great and the price was better than the other bidders for the job. Very positive experience.
Description of Work: Installed several flush-mount, ceiling, eyeball LED lights in living room, hall, and dining room.
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$500
Bill M.
08/2013
electrician, lighting
+ 0 moreRafi was very courteous and showed up on time. Once the replacement fixture was received he showed up on time to do the work which was done promptly and properly.
Description of Work: Repair/replacement of under the cabinet xenon light fixture
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$100
Contact information
4429 Rockland Pl, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday:
ClosedLicensing
Bonded
Insured
Licensed*
Trade License Number
711638
Trade License Authority
State of California
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2017
Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Electronic Gadget Repair,
Solar Panels
FAQ
Anavar Electric is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Anavar Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Anavar Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Anavar Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Anavar Electric offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Anavar Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Anavar Electric offers warranties.
Anavar Electric offers the following services: Residential and commercial electrical systems troubleshooting and repair, electrical system upgrades and rewiring, new electrical main and sub-panel, ceiling fan, additional power outlet or light switch, door bell, attic exhaust fans, kitchen and bath exhaust fans, landscape lighting design and installation, solar power systems installations and repair, outdoor security lighting.
Contact information
4429 Rockland Pl, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday:
Closed