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Avatar for HKY Electric & Communications

HKY Electric & Communications

5.00(
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HKY Electric & Communications

5.00(
61
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Our business specializes in a range of electrical services. Including installation of electrical cars chargers, electrical outlets and light fixtures indoor and outdoor. Cable management, tv mounts and much more. Networking includes ethernet jacks and cameras surveillance systems. We have years of experience in the industry and have worked on projects of all sizes, from small residential jobs to large commercial projects. What sets us apart from our competitors is our commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and competitive pricing. We understand that every job is unique, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that their specific needs are met.

"Excellent. He did a great job."

Maria M on August 2025

Our business specializes in a range of electrical services. Including installation of electrical cars chargers, electrical outlets and light fixtures indoor and outdoor. Cable management, tv mounts and much more. Networking includes ethernet jacks and cameras surveillance systems. We have years of experience in the industry and have worked on projects of all sizes, from small residential jobs to large commercial projects. What sets us apart from our competitors is our commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and competitive pricing. We understand that every job is unique, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that their specific needs are met.

"Excellent. He did a great job."

Maria M on August 2025


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Fregoso Electric Service

4.91(
160
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Fregoso Electric Service

4.91(
160
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fregoso Electric Service is a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and stand behind our work. We specialize in a variety of electrical work and much more. We have earned a solid reputation and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Prompt, flexible, professional and great price! Exactly what we were looking for and can't recommend Luis enough!"

Blair R on October 2025

Fregoso Electric Service is a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and stand behind our work. We specialize in a variety of electrical work and much more. We have earned a solid reputation and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Prompt, flexible, professional and great price! Exactly what we were looking for and can't recommend Luis enough!"

Blair R on October 2025


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Target Electric & Solar

4.84(
281
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Target Electric & Solar

4.84(
281
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Target Electric located in the heart of beautiful San Diego provides 24/7 emergency service and repairs, knob and tube rewires, service panel replacements, and EV chargers and all electrical services serving All San Diego County and Cities including the Metro area. We pride ourselves emphasizing on integrity and honesty before salesmanship and delivering high-quality electrical solutions tailored to our residential and commercial clients' specific needs. Quality and reliability you can trust!

"Excellent work on the flood lights and remote switches."

Chris S on February 2025

Target Electric located in the heart of beautiful San Diego provides 24/7 emergency service and repairs, knob and tube rewires, service panel replacements, and EV chargers and all electrical services serving All San Diego County and Cities including the Metro area. We pride ourselves emphasizing on integrity and honesty before salesmanship and delivering high-quality electrical solutions tailored to our residential and commercial clients' specific needs. Quality and reliability you can trust!

"Excellent work on the flood lights and remote switches."

Chris S on February 2025


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MJ Electric

4.80(
316
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MJ Electric

4.80(
316
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

MJ Electric is a Full Service Residential Electrical service and repair company serving all of San Diego. We Can Fix Any Electrical Issue Involving Your Home or office. Owner Roque Jaime is a Master Electrician With Over 10 Years of Trouble Shooting and Installation Experience. We Use Only the Best Materials Available and Never Cut Corners While Working on Your Home. We Are Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

"Highly recommend MJ ELECTRIC. Roque came to our house. We explained to him what we wanted. He gave us the options. Work started when we requested. Mario and Michael came out and were very knowledgeable, professional and respected our home. The kitchen wiring upgrade was completed in 3 days. The County came out and the inspection passed with flying colors. Great company, super employees."

Paul C on September 2025

MJ Electric is a Full Service Residential Electrical service and repair company serving all of San Diego. We Can Fix Any Electrical Issue Involving Your Home or office. Owner Roque Jaime is a Master Electrician With Over 10 Years of Trouble Shooting and Installation Experience. We Use Only the Best Materials Available and Never Cut Corners While Working on Your Home. We Are Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

"Highly recommend MJ ELECTRIC. Roque came to our house. We explained to him what we wanted. He gave us the options. Work started when we requested. Mario and Michael came out and were very knowledgeable, professional and respected our home. The kitchen wiring upgrade was completed in 3 days. The County came out and the inspection passed with flying colors. Great company, super employees."

Paul C on September 2025


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Blue Volt Electric Inc

5.00(
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Blue Volt Electric Inc

5.00(
15
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"world class service. Communication all the way through. Christian the technician was professional polite and finished the job way ahead of schedule. if you need an electrician hire this team "

Brandon P on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"world class service. Communication all the way through. Christian the technician was professional polite and finished the job way ahead of schedule. if you need an electrician hire this team "

Brandon P on December 2025


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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.

4.66(
761
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.

4.66(
761
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 years of experience

Our Goal is to Provide You With Unsurpassed Savings and Quality Workmanship. J. Casillas Electric, Inc., is the best electrical service and repair company in San Diego. Our team of highly trained and qualified electricians are guaranteed to provide excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Proof of our commitment to providing our customers can be seen with our A plus rating with the Better Business Bureau. We provide professional electrical installations and electrical repairs for both residential and commercial buildings. No job is too big or too small. Whether you need a simple dimmer switch installed or a complete re-wiring of your home or business.

"CUSTOMERS BEWARE: Disorganized company, terrible communication, and worst of all the OWNER IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY. Find another local electrician! After a negative experience with the owner, Joe Casillas, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau on 9/24/2025. As of 10/2/2025, J Casillas Electric is yet to respond. Problem: The owner will not honor their word or written contract with the customer. We have a written contract with Joe Casillas Electric (JCE) for them to perform work on September 24th, 2025, however JCE has refused to do so. Proposed Resolution: To remedy the situation, I am simply asking for Joe Casillas Electric to complete the work that we agreed to, with the materials that we agreed to, and at the price that we agreed to. The details are expressed in a written agreement dating August 21st, 2025. The agreement stipulates that 1 inch conduit will be used and that the price is $1,350. Additionally, the conduit should be metal, not PVC."

David B on October 2025

Our Goal is to Provide You With Unsurpassed Savings and Quality Workmanship. J. Casillas Electric, Inc., is the best electrical service and repair company in San Diego. Our team of highly trained and qualified electricians are guaranteed to provide excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Proof of our commitment to providing our customers can be seen with our A plus rating with the Better Business Bureau. We provide professional electrical installations and electrical repairs for both residential and commercial buildings. No job is too big or too small. Whether you need a simple dimmer switch installed or a complete re-wiring of your home or business.

"CUSTOMERS BEWARE: Disorganized company, terrible communication, and worst of all the OWNER IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY. Find another local electrician! After a negative experience with the owner, Joe Casillas, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau on 9/24/2025. As of 10/2/2025, J Casillas Electric is yet to respond. Problem: The owner will not honor their word or written contract with the customer. We have a written contract with Joe Casillas Electric (JCE) for them to perform work on September 24th, 2025, however JCE has refused to do so. Proposed Resolution: To remedy the situation, I am simply asking for Joe Casillas Electric to complete the work that we agreed to, with the materials that we agreed to, and at the price that we agreed to. The details are expressed in a written agreement dating August 21st, 2025. The agreement stipulates that 1 inch conduit will be used and that the price is $1,350. Additionally, the conduit should be metal, not PVC."

David B on October 2025


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Green Electric Solutions

4.45(
1,199
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Green Electric Solutions

4.45(
1,199
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Contact the Professionals at Green Solar Electric Solutions for the highest quality professional electrical contractors. We handle all electrical improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call us today and see how we can light up your life.

"Quick and flexible scheduling. Good communication all the way through. Was able to get my garage light replaced and a Ring doorbell installed the next day. Couldn't have asked for more!"

James P on December 2025

Contact the Professionals at Green Solar Electric Solutions for the highest quality professional electrical contractors. We handle all electrical improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call us today and see how we can light up your life.

"Quick and flexible scheduling. Good communication all the way through. Was able to get my garage light replaced and a Ring doorbell installed the next day. Couldn't have asked for more!"

James P on December 2025


Green Electric Solutions

4.45(
1,179
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Approved Pro

Green Electric Solutions

4.45(
1,179
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Contact the Professionals at Green Solar Electric Solutions for the highest quality professional electrical contractors. We handle all electrical improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call us today and see how we can light up your life.

"A bit overpriced for the task"

Farzad T on December 2024

Contact the Professionals at Green Solar Electric Solutions for the highest quality professional electrical contractors. We handle all electrical improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call us today and see how we can light up your life.

"A bit overpriced for the task"

Farzad T on December 2024


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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Walter Electric

5.00(
12
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Walter Electric

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Over 20 years of experience in the San Diego residential market. My passion is helping homeowners create the 'perfect feel' to their home through creative lighting and electrical solutions. I work closely with homeowners to find out their particular 'style' as well as budget, and then bring my considerable expertise to finding the best value-conscious solutions. I am an expert in trouble-shooting electrical issues, and will give you an accurate estimate of expected costs before beginning work. I have experience in all phases of electrical work including ground-up whole house, remodel, kitchens and baths, electrical panel trouble-shooting and replacement; as well as energy-efficient lighting and "smart home" solutions; and also commercial repairs. I look forward to helping you with your electrical needs! walter-electric.com

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"

Mark B on March 2025

Over 20 years of experience in the San Diego residential market. My passion is helping homeowners create the 'perfect feel' to their home through creative lighting and electrical solutions. I work closely with homeowners to find out their particular 'style' as well as budget, and then bring my considerable expertise to finding the best value-conscious solutions. I am an expert in trouble-shooting electrical issues, and will give you an accurate estimate of expected costs before beginning work. I have experience in all phases of electrical work including ground-up whole house, remodel, kitchens and baths, electrical panel trouble-shooting and replacement; as well as energy-efficient lighting and "smart home" solutions; and also commercial repairs. I look forward to helping you with your electrical needs! walter-electric.com

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"

Mark B on March 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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