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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Malibu, 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 time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
676
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Serving Malibu, 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 time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
244
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Johnson and his crew have performed a fewjobs from lighting installations, to doorbell repair, to rewiring. Every job has been done well and at a reasonable price. The workers were respectful and very helpful at explaining the work they did before they left. What really set this outfit apart is Mr. Johnson himself. He always returns calls, his crews show up on time and perform the work expediently. On top of this, when I have had questions about other electrical concerns, Mr. Johnson takes time to have a phone call to consult on the issue. Mr. Johnson and his company are of high integrity and I would highly recommend them for any residential electric work."
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Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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R E M Electrical Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
40
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had an electrician install an EV plug in my garage for my Tesla Model Y, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was the first to contact me and even came out right away to assess the job, which gave me confidence from the start. Others contacted me, but none of them took the time to come and evaluate everything in person. The electrician arrived on time for the installation, explained everything clearly, and made sure the work was done up to code. The job was clean and neatly finished, no messy wires or unnecessary holes. He also tested the outlet with me to confirm proper charging before leaving. My Tesla charges perfectly now, and I have peace of mind knowing it was done safely and correctly. Pricing was fair for the quality of work, and he was very knowledgeable about EV charging requirements. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to add an EV plug at home or any Electrical projects you have."
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Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Gephart Electrical Services
4.7(
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Gephart has been my "go to" electrician since I first hired him through Home Advisor over a year ago. A true professional and gentleman. He has done many projects for me including new outlets, installing lighting and replacing an entire electrical panel. Each and every project was done with care and the highest level of skill. He is an expert electrician."
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Solar Electrical Installation
8.6kW Solar Installation

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Response time40 mins
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
198
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilson Electric was great to work with, they promptly responded for my request for a quote and provided me an estimated price for the job as described. The day they arrived to do the work, they finished in about 2 hours and made sure we were happy with the job. I would use them again in the future."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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ADI Electrical Services, Inc.
4.4(
5,641
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gave a fair quote for adding interior and exterior outlets plus an EV charger. Quality work running the electrical cables in my garage and a nice team."
Tesla Wall Connector / Car Charger
Tesla Wall Connector / Car Charger
Landscape  Lights
Recess Lights and Chandelier  Installation
Recess Lights  Installation

+13

Response time8 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

Upgrading your electrical panel is often worth the cost for safety, improved electrical performance, and potential long-term savings. A primary benefit is preventing electrical fires and other hazards from a malfunctioning panel, ensuring your household's safety. An upgraded panel also provides a steady flow of electricity, eliminating issues like flickering lights and frequently tripped breakers. It allows you to connect additional appliances without overloading the system, which is especially beneficial for older homes with 100-amp service that are prone to overheating. If you run large appliances like central air conditioning, heating systems, hot tubs, or saunas, you might consider upgrading to a 300- or 400-amp service to meet the higher electrical demand. Furthermore, an upgrade can lead to long-term savings on energy bills and potentially lower insurance costs.

The NEC requires electrical outlets be installed in a kitchen that has a sink 12 inches wide and 24 inches deep. According to the code, that outlet must be within 2 feet of the kitchen sink. Bathrooms must have at least one electrical outlet, it must be GFCI, and it must be within 3 feet of the bathroom sink.

Leaving lights on raises the electric bill, but not as much as having high-wattage light bulbs. The best way to save on electric costs is to swap your light bulbs to LED or CFL bulbs that use far fewer watts. You can also use smart lights and light switches to control usage via a smartphone or voice-controlled device.

You can install a dimmer switch on almost any light as long as the switch, bulb, wiring, and wattage are compatible. Check what kind of light you have, the type of light bulb, and the total wattage of the bulbs to ensure your dimmer is a match. You’ll want to choose a non-neutral wire dimmer if you don't have neutral wiring. Homes built before 1985 that don't have updated electrical systems may not have neutral wiring.

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