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

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used Garafano Electric in three homes since the late 1980's through 2022; a home in Glendale, one in San Gabriel, and recently in Granada Hills, CA. If you want the work done correctly and especially with permits, this is your company. I have peace of mind with this work."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor
4.6(
256
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Impressed with Luis & team. First installed new outlets for a TV, moved an outlet, installed outdoor lights, then upgraded my electric panel. Each time great work, very reliable, and I know it’s fairly priced."
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+26

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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

"Job was done right and price was fair for the EV charger install. I like that they consulted with me on options instead of rushing through the job."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

"The contractor Enrique was nice and very fair with his pricing. On very short noticed, he sent two electrians, Eric and Victor, who were very good and respectful,and did nice, clean, and professional work. Would highly recommend and I'm happy that I found an electrician that I can go to for future jobs!"
Dining Room FIxture (steel)
Kitchen Fixture
Under cabinet LED rope lighting for bar
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+72

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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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

"ACT Installs three-man crew was a great coordinated team. They helped me to place my 6 cameras in the best locations. They were courteous and very informative. They performed their individual tasks in an efficient workmanlike manner. I was thoroughly impressed with them and highly recommend them. They earned a 5-star rating."
Clean Wire-Free Living Room
Sonos Amps
Neatly Finished Wiring
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SoCal Irrigation Systems
5.0(
24
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mr. Tyler was friendly, very professional and knowledgable. He did a great job fixing and replacing our outdated irrigation system. We are extremely happy with his service. Thank you so much Mr. Tyler!!!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Julio was vey responsive and always showed up about 5 minutes early for any appointment. He was very courteous and communicative. The installation looks great and works great! I will recommend him to my friends and neighbors!"
Under cabinet lighting
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen floating shelf lighting
Track lighting
Dining can lights with a pendant light

+10

Response time8 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
77
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wighton's team did a very professional, thorough job. They were very prompt and courteous. They kept everything very clean. The units that they installed work beyond my expectations. I'm very please with the service I received, and would not hesitate to hire them again."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.
4.5(
32
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired PowerSmart to do electrical repair and lighting install in our home. They were prompt, professional, reasonably priced, and overall excellent. I would definitely hire again and I recommend them to anyone. Brent and James are fantastic."
Standby generator
Solar Array installation
New 200 amp electrical panel
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A-lite Electric Systems
4.1(
58
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"REVIEW: A-Lite Install of Security Camera System We had a 4K Five Camera Lorex Security System installed on the outside of our one-story house. In addition to the exterior cameras, the system included a NVR which provided the capability to store the data locally and to view the camera outputs on our 4k TV as the display, and over the internet on our mobile phones, as well as store the data locally on a 2TB recorder. A-lite Electric did the installation. At the start before receiving the bid, a Tech came out to carefully look over the house, including: the location of the cameras, the attic in which the cables would be run and the in-house location of the NVR and display. During our discussion I mentioned an area inside the attic which was difficult to traverse because of the location of a fragile heating duct. He determined that it would not be a problem. Two techs did the installation. They were knowledgeable, careful, helpful, and through. To insure waterproofing, they secured the cameras beneath the eaves, applying caulk to the camera base where it attached to the rough exterior stucco walls and to where the cables passed through the outer house walls. In the interior, they ran the many cables required through a cord cover kit that looks like it was part of the house and is hardly noticeable. Cables were also run through the attic from the NVR to the TV and so that the system could be set up, viewed and controlled from that location--all holes were caulked The techs helped to adjust the cameras to cover the desired areas and the system as displayed on the TV worked beautifully covering the desired exterior areas. We couldnâ  t be happier with the installation by the techs from A-lite, and the resulting performance of the security system."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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