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Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Garafano Electric has being taking care of all the electrical needs and upgrades in our 90 plus year old house for a few years now. They always do A+ work. We're currently in the middle of some home renovations and they've been willing and able to work with our erratic schedule. Honest, dependable, and great at what they do. Can't recommend them high enough!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fairway Electric
Fairway Electric
4.5(
676
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+12 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Fairway Electric for any electrical work. They have done various jobs at my home and business from small electrical repairs to an EV Charger for my Tesla. They are quick to provide service and offer great prices. Will always contact them for my future electrical needs."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joe Electric
4.5(
96
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe's Electric returned my care within minutes of me contacting them. I had a technician in my home in 1.5 hrs. Who quickly identified and fixed the problem within 35-45 minutes. They saved me from losing a whole day of work and it was worth the cost vs loss I would have incurred."
Response time2 days
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
46
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+12 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Technician (George) that came over was in time. He was very helpful in identifying the concerns we had with the appliances electrical outlets and circuit breakers. If we need any more electrical work done on our house we will be searching out to JK Flores for there service."
Existing ceiling fan
UPS system ready for a power outage
e.v. charger
New ceiling fan in living room
New UPS system

+28

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gandzjuk Electric Incorporated
4.8(
129
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"need not look any more these guys were professional. the work is a ten plus. I was very pleased. They correct all the electrical problems we had. electrical Box - wire under the house. I will recommend hem to all my friends."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
297
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+3 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Excellence Electric install a Tesla charger in my garage. The job was difficult and required a replacement upgraded 200 amp circuit breaker with a 60 amp power line pulled through the attic across the house and dropped down into the garage where the Tesla charger port needed to be installed. Raymond at Excellence Electric completed the job on schedule, took care of all of the HOA and city permits, and kept me updated all the way through the process. I can highly recommend Raymond at Excellence Electric with out hesitation for any electrical work needed on your home or office. Kyle Webb Casa Del Sole residence"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ElectricREY INC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+5 more

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Electric Ray did an exceptional job installing my EV charger and upgrading the electrical work in my panel. Extremely honest, professional, punctual, and clean throughout the entire process. The installation looks great and everything works perfectly. I highly recommend Electric Ray for any electrical or EV charger installation needs."
Gallery
$200 amp panel upgrade
$200 amp panel upgrade
Ev charger installation
Ev charger installation

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

Grounding an electrical outlet can take as little as 30 minutes if you only need to replace the outlet or around two hours if you need to add a ground wire. However, more extensive electrical work will take longer, such as hiring an electrician to ground multiple outlets during the same service.

DIY is not recommended for commercial settings due to safety regulations. Hire licensed professionals for compliance.

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.

You can plug your electric car into a regular 120-volt household outlet only if you’re using a Level 1 charger. This method is slower and may take several days to fully charge your EV. For faster charging, you’ll need a Level 2 charger, which requires a 220- or 240-volt outlet.

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