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Avatar for Emrom Electric, Inc.
Emrom Electric, Inc.
4.7(
80
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very lucky to find Emrom Electric and Emmanuel Mbisse. Our 100+ year old house in Berkeley needed complete rewiring after a short circuit and inspection. Emrom was able to start this huge job within a week or two, saving us a lot of money in tenants' dislocation expenses. Emmanuel was a pleasure to work with, providing explanations and giving us options along the way. He got the job done faster than we had hoped in a good, professional manner for a fair price. We would recommend Emrom to anyone and will definitely be contacting them for any future electrical work."
 High Voltage systems
 Control system
 High Voltage controls
 Control system
 Electrical main panel upgrade

+9

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for CA Electrical Group 24/7
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 Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for BA Electric, Inc.
BA Electric, Inc.
4.8(
109
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James is an awesome owner and wonderful to work with! He sent Danny and another person to complete our lighting job. They did A LOT of work installing recessed lighting in 3 rooms and installed under cabinet lighting in our kitchen. They finished all in 1 day and we were very pleased with the work they did! We will definitely be hiring Bay Area Electric again and I will definitely ask for Danny!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for Boost Electric, LLC
Boost Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+19 more

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boost Electric, LLC (Omid Bollini) performed efficient, knowledgeable, excellent work. Comminuted project details, â showed upâ as promised and had overall integrity of performing the job. Handled the the extra â challengesâ that unexpectantly presented to find appropriate solutions. Money well spent."
Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Lightning Electric
Lightning Electric
4.5(
17
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+13 more

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I could not recommend Lightning Electric more! When the owner came out for quote, he was informed, shared info I otherwise wouldn't have known. Was creative in finding solutions to the problems I was having and was pleasant in general. His team spent the entire day at our house working to address our problems. I was impressed with their professionalism and thorough approach to our issues. Even though there was a few over sites and mistakes, their response in addressing them was immediate."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most people don’t think twice when using loose outlets, but they are a safety hazard. Loose outlets can cause issues with the flow of electricity in your home, resulting in electricity jumping from one connection point to another. When this happens, it can cause a spark that could start an electrical fire in your walls.

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

Durations range from an hour for simple jobs to full workdays for significant upgrades.

When power is restored to your home, the transfer switch will return to utility power after about 10 seconds. Your generator will then run for a few more minutes to cool down before automatically shutting itself off. In most situations, your home will stay powered by the generator for at least five minutes, even after your power comes back on.

Different fences use different amounts of electricity, but their operating costs are very low overall. Electric fences pull between 4 and 25 watts from the system if you have an average-sized yard. Barring any complicated math, you can expect an average electric fence to cost less than $5 a month to run. Aboveground electric fences, which are not typical for residential use or small animals, can cost more, but you shouldn't notice a significant change in your electric bill. 

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