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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with the services that Garafano Electric provided. I would recommend them for any electrical needs you might have!"
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
198
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Serving Montecito, 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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+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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B.K. Electric Services
4.1(
142
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired BK Electric to fix electrical issues and to install new outlets in my house as well as install cameras in and around the house. They were very prompt - came on time and very professional. The tech was clean - was very careful due to Covid and had a mask on. The work they did was incredible and I am satisfied for with their service and repair. The price compared to 3 other bids I had was lower than rest and I am glad I hired them I would definitely recommend BK Electric for all your electrical needs"
Dining Room FIxture (steel)
Kitchen Fixture
Under cabinet LED rope lighting for bar
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+72

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.
4.5(
32
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There aren’t enough great things I can say. They went above and beyond to ensure we had the job we needed. Brent had excellent suggestions for ease of use an streamlined the electrical needs for future use."
Standby generator
Solar Array installation
New 200 amp electrical panel
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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J & I ELECTRIC
4.9(
14
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J&I was hired to mitigate the aluminum wiring in my home by installing Alumiconn connectors in all electrical boxes. This work proceeded without a hitch as J&I had previous experience with Alumiconn connectors. J&I also always arrived at the work site on time, cleaned the work area after completing the work and provided detailed invoices showing labor and materials."
Under cabinet lighting
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen floating shelf lighting
Track lighting
Dining can lights with a pendant light

+10

Response time8 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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NMB Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Noah and Daniel were professional, knowledgable, and wonderful to work with. I'd recoommend NHB Electric for all electric needs, simple or complex. Thanks Noah for your prompt service!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACT Installs
4.9(
64
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy & his crew do excellent work at a very good price plus they have a wide range of talents. Do not hesitate to hire them! They just finished installing stereo speakers inside the ceilings of my house plus amps & now I will ask them fix all my electrical issues. It might sound as if Iâ m related to them but Iâ m not(!) just very impressed w/ the whole ACT team & their work. Plus Andy is on call if needed to troubleshoot your new system if needed. Highly recommended."
Clean Wire-Free Living Room
Sonos Amps
Neatly Finished Wiring
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Infinity Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Service call for outlet was immediately handled by Mike. He recommended the panel to be replaced so he returned the following week and took care of the replacing my panel too. He was professional and personable."
Electrical Panel Install
Electrical Panel Install
EV CHARGER INSTALL
EV Charger Installations
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+4

56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-lite Electric Systems
4.1(
58
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A-lite Electric Systems did a wonder job fixing the outlets. He return to complete the project. I was pleased with the outcome of the project"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

String lights require electricity, but not an excessive amount, especially when compared to other lighting fixtures. LED rope lights, for instance, consume around one watt per foot. Running six or seven light strings simultaneously should only cost you around $10 to $15 each month. You can save even more money by remembering to turn off your lights during daylight hours. 

While you can technically live in a home while it's being rewired, prepare for some debris and dust if your electrical contractor needs to remove parts of walls, floors, and ceilings to access wires. If you stay home during the project, ask your electrician to cut the power supply to all exposed electrical wires to keep your family safe.

Smart light switches are designed to be compatible with most lights and traditional home wiring, but there are several key factors to check. First, verify your home's wiring, as some smart switches require a neutral wire to operate, which may not be present in older houses (often built before 1985). Always check the wiring requirements for the specific model you choose. Second, consider your light bulbs; while smart switches work with almost any light, using a dimming feature requires dimmable bulbs, such as dimmable LEDs. Finally, ensure you have the necessary network connection. Most smart switches need a Wi-Fi connection for remote control, but some older models might use other standards like ZigBee, which would require a compatible hub.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

Yes, but our analogy with the water hose doesn’t really work here. You see, electrical flow isn’t constant: It ebbs and flows like waves, coming in pulses of power. Hertz measures the rate of change in the flow of electricity, or how often it ebbs and flows. For example, 60Hz means that the electrons pulse through wiring 60 times per second. When they are pulsing, they’re in a brief retreat. Almost all United States equipment is rated for 60Hz.

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