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Valley Electric

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Valley Electric

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hi my names Bryan and I can’t wait to work with you and get your electric problems resolved. With ten years of field experience in residential and commercial I am comfortable working on a range of projects.

Hi my names Bryan and I can’t wait to work with you and get your electric problems resolved. With ten years of field experience in residential and commercial I am comfortable working on a range of projects.


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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.82(
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.82(
220
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
190 local quotes requested

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024


Santa Barbara Lighting

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Santa Barbara Lighting

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21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.


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ACT Installs

4.96(
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ACT Installs

4.96(
56
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

With over 12 years experience in the audio visual industry, ACT Installs is your industry expert in Goleta and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Professional work! Very easy to work with and super fast ! Definitely working with them on future projects!"

Diego M on December 2024

With over 12 years experience in the audio visual industry, ACT Installs is your industry expert in Goleta and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Professional work! Very easy to work with and super fast ! Definitely working with them on future projects!"

Diego M on December 2024


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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

4.68(
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

4.68(
32
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

At, Powersmart Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Nice guys. Good job."

Joseph S on August 2020

At, Powersmart Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Nice guys. Good job."

Joseph S on August 2020


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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025


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J & I ELECTRIC

4.85(
13
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J & I ELECTRIC

4.85(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

Hello J & I Electric focuses on quality work and can guarantee that both the job and client will be satisfied. With 10+ years of experience you can rest assure that the work will be done to the latest code requirements up to date. Focusing on single phase and three phase systems in residential or commercial buildings. I have a solution to all your problems. I look forward to working with you. We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the owner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work.  Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.  Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"He was very kind and good communication!"

Helen G on June 2025

Hello J & I Electric focuses on quality work and can guarantee that both the job and client will be satisfied. With 10+ years of experience you can rest assure that the work will be done to the latest code requirements up to date. Focusing on single phase and three phase systems in residential or commercial buildings. I have a solution to all your problems. I look forward to working with you. We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the owner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work.  Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.  Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"He was very kind and good communication!"

Helen G on June 2025


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A-lite Electric Systems

4.35(
48
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A-lite Electric Systems

4.35(
48
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
14 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

A-Lite Electric Systems is the premiere source for all of your electrical needs in the Santa Barbara area. Locally owned and locally operated, we will treat your home as if it were our own. There is no job too big or too small or A-Lite Electric Systems. Call today for your free estimate!

"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."

Gerard C on December 2023

A-Lite Electric Systems is the premiere source for all of your electrical needs in the Santa Barbara area. Locally owned and locally operated, we will treat your home as if it were our own. There is no job too big or too small or A-Lite Electric Systems. Call today for your free estimate!

"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."

Gerard C on December 2023


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B.K. Electric Services

4.50(
110
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B.K. Electric Services

4.50(
110
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
763 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Welcome to B.K. Electric Services Inc, Licensed Los Angeles Electricians. Honest,reliable, professional electricians, where superb customer service, competitive prices and most importantly friendly services is our #1 Priority! We provide Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical services all over the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Our company has become a household name around the Los Angeles area. We have built many relationships with our residential customers, celebrities, public figures, small retailers and large department stores. We work closely with DWP, Edison and the Department of Building and safety to ensure that your work is being done up to the city codes. From the estimate to pulling the permits we will handle everything for your electrical project from A-Z. We offer absolutely free estimates always! Additional phone number - (310) 430-2300. Additional DBAs - B K Electric Services, B K Electric Services Inc, BK Electric Service, BK Electric Services. Family owned & operated

"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! "

Abdullah S on November 2025

Welcome to B.K. Electric Services Inc, Licensed Los Angeles Electricians. Honest,reliable, professional electricians, where superb customer service, competitive prices and most importantly friendly services is our #1 Priority! We provide Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical services all over the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Our company has become a household name around the Los Angeles area. We have built many relationships with our residential customers, celebrities, public figures, small retailers and large department stores. We work closely with DWP, Edison and the Department of Building and safety to ensure that your work is being done up to the city codes. From the estimate to pulling the permits we will handle everything for your electrical project from A-Z. We offer absolutely free estimates always! Additional phone number - (310) 430-2300. Additional DBAs - B K Electric Services, B K Electric Services Inc, BK Electric Service, BK Electric Services. Family owned & operated

"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! "

Abdullah S on November 2025


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Southard Electric

5.00(
14
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Southard Electric

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Such great service! So kind and professional! So well done thank you!"

Corinne S on December 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Such great service! So kind and professional! So well done thank you!"

Corinne S on December 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

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