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Last update on April 30, 2026

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F.J. Lee Electric
5.0(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Frank did a great job with the electrical panel replacement and we would highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical work."
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sierra Smith Electric
5.0(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Sierra Smith Electrical was competent, knowledgeable, curtious and on time. Would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Western Summit Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Have not finished replacing electrical panel. Waiting on permit & PGE. Mike was out same day I called him to check out the panel situation & gave me a quote the same day."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Kranick Electric Inc
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am a satisfied customer. Daniel did a good job replacing /installing outlets all over the house , replaced the ceiling fan and was extremely professional with his interaction with us. I will use his services again. Anna"
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Empire Electric
5.0(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Empire Electric , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time4 hrs
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Huft Home Services
4.9(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic job!!! Came same day and fixed my sink that had detached from under the counter. Definitely will hire again."
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Silver Lining Electric
5.0(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Silver lining Electric to anyone in need of reliable and skilled electrical work!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You will need a permit for any electrical work that involves installing or replacing wiring, moving or installing new fixtures, switches, or outlets, hardwiring appliances or HVAC equipment, installing subpanels, and upgrading electrical service. You typically don’t need a permit to have an electrician replace an existing light fixture or electrical box. You can always call your local building department to see if your project needs a permit, but a professional electrician will be able to tell you. In most cases, your professional will pull the permits for you.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

Outlets do wear out, usually within 15-25 years, but they can fail even sooner than that —sometimes in a matter of years. If your plugs always slide out after you put them in, this is a sign your outlets need to be replaced. Additionally, if your outlets are damaged, cracked, discolored, or regularly tripping the circuit breaker, they may be at the end of their life.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

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