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Avatar for John Buckley Electric, Inc.
John Buckley Electric, Inc.
4.8(
120
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+7 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I have a new Go To electrician in John Buckley. He was able to quickly diagnose an electrical problem, remove old, faulty fixtures, and upgrade switches for new LED fixtures. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and generous with sharing his expertise. I'll call on John to install the new fixtures once I choose them, and for any other electrical work I need."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+5 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We remodeled our kitchen with Gaetaway Electric, and let me say how impressed and pleased we are! Not only was Jacob professional, but he was also very communicative and detailed with every step. He is very knowledgeable in the electrical field, and gave us several different options and ideas. We were very hesitant on remodeling because we knew that with a lot of contractor work, it can take longer than what is expected. But Jacob was sure to finish on time, and we didnâ t experience any delays! We truly feel that this is a passion to Jacob, and he definitely goes above and beyond, and it shows in his work. Not only will he be our go to person for any of our electrical needs, but we have already referred him to our family and friends! Hands down, excellent service!!"
Exterior LED lighting and address
Pergola ceiling fan/lighting.
Tesla home electric vehicle charging station and conduit install.
Commercial LED high bay lighting.
Generac home electric vehicle charging station, conduit/outlet install.

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lumitech Electric Inc
5.0(
11
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+1 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Need an electrician? We are ready to help. Our team has been performing excellent service for electrical jobs for over 12 years. We are experts in electrical service, diagnostics, repairs, new home wiring, EV chargers, panel repairs and replacements, generators, and even Smart Home wiring controls. We are Lutron certified in RADIO RA2 and RADIO RA3 and are ready to help you upgrade your lighting system to make it easy to control your lights from your phone. Any help you need with your electrical system, we are ready to help you now. You will love our customer service, fair pricing, and attention to your project. Call or message now to schedule your service!

Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom remodel
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+6 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray was instrumental in upgrading the electrical in my townhome, including installing new recessed lights, light fixtures, replacing receptacles with new ones and modern cover plates. He also relocated and installed a new subpanel providing dedicated circuits to appliances and the newly installed recessed lights. Ray is incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to work with and I would recommend him and happily use his services again."
Living room
Kitchen
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade

+46

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Proper Power Electric
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+3 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an amazing experience with the work provided. Clean , professional and safe experience. 10/10 I am calling back for future electrical work"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Budget Electric
3.4(
199
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael showed up on time and even called me as he was on his way to my home which I appreciated. He not only fixed my issue buy also explained to me how things work electrically. I would hire them again for any electrical issues and hope I get Michael again. Your company is lucky to have him."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

Motion sensors are actually an eco-friendly option and don’t use as much electricity compared to other lighting sources. Motion sensor lights are always on “standby,” which requires a phantom source of power at all times, but for most sensor light models, this is only a small amount of electricity—typically around one watt of power.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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