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Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.

Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
171
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
1968 years of experience

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025


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GSWC Audio and Video Inc

5.00(
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GSWC Audio and Video Inc

5.00(
29
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2010 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. You will find us to be competitively priced, with close attention to the details of each and every project. 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, so please ask us for references.

"Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I look forward to working with him again. "

George W on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. You will find us to be competitively priced, with close attention to the details of each and every project. 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, so please ask us for references.

"Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I look forward to working with him again. "

George W on November 2025


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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.66(
233
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.66(
233
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

**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 5940 Zelzah 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 5940 Zelzah R on December 2024


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Fairway Electric

4.82(
566
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Fairway Electric

4.82(
566
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1995 years of experience

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [email protected] OR 310-864-7171 We are not your typical Yellow Page Company. No bait and switch. We are here to earn your respect with good quality work. It's about a relationship and referrals. We include all prices upfront. We do not charge for estimates and will gladly try to walk you through your electrical repair over the phone, if you're up to the task. I have been growing in the trades from 1975, from my first job in a lumber yard stacking lumber then building custom furniture as well as obtaining a background in plumbing. This led to my first job as an electrical helper at age seventeen, by the time I was twenty I was in charge of a Los Angeles based Company for seventeen years. We work with and for several Property Management companies and we have remolded a Ritz Carlton from the ground up in MDR. For the last several years we have been part of building many homes from the ground up and several remodels. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL, we work on all levels of service. We treat all customers with the same respect from the beginning of the job to the finish of the project. Goodwill comes back if you respect your customers. I have been with Angie's list for since 2005 with 11 YEARS of consecutive ( A rated ) ANGIE'S LIST AWARDS. Please contact us at [email protected] or 310-864-7171

"Great job, fixed outlets and put new fixture. On time and very reasonable rates. Got another estimate and they were far less. Will definitely use again"

Al S on July 2025

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [email protected] OR 310-864-7171 We are not your typical Yellow Page Company. No bait and switch. We are here to earn your respect with good quality work. It's about a relationship and referrals. We include all prices upfront. We do not charge for estimates and will gladly try to walk you through your electrical repair over the phone, if you're up to the task. I have been growing in the trades from 1975, from my first job in a lumber yard stacking lumber then building custom furniture as well as obtaining a background in plumbing. This led to my first job as an electrical helper at age seventeen, by the time I was twenty I was in charge of a Los Angeles based Company for seventeen years. We work with and for several Property Management companies and we have remolded a Ritz Carlton from the ground up in MDR. For the last several years we have been part of building many homes from the ground up and several remodels. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL, we work on all levels of service. We treat all customers with the same respect from the beginning of the job to the finish of the project. Goodwill comes back if you respect your customers. I have been with Angie's list for since 2005 with 11 YEARS of consecutive ( A rated ) ANGIE'S LIST AWARDS. Please contact us at [email protected] or 310-864-7171

"Great job, fixed outlets and put new fixture. On time and very reasonable rates. Got another estimate and they were far less. Will definitely use again"

Al S on July 2025


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So Cal Builders & Design Inc

4.72(
187
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So Cal Builders & Design Inc

4.72(
187
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1982 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

So Cal Builders & Design have been helping the homes throughout California look perfect one nail and brick at a time! With the best prices and highest standard of service, we can deliver the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams on time and on budget! Our staff of trained technicians will build your addition or remodel to your specifications; using only the finest quality materials and the most up-to-date building procedures. We also have in house masonry service as well as perform a number of other services such as plumbing, lighting, painting, patios, and much more. Because we do it all ourselves, we eliminate miscommunication, stress and down time. We don’t use outside contractors or fancy gimmicks to get our customers. We combine new and modern building practices with tried and true hard work to deliver a work of art every time and that is why our customers make us #1. Request Your Free Estimate Voice Star: (888) 284-9122.

"Very good company . I am very satisfied with their professionalism . Highly recommended this company"

Leta W on December 2025

So Cal Builders & Design have been helping the homes throughout California look perfect one nail and brick at a time! With the best prices and highest standard of service, we can deliver the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams on time and on budget! Our staff of trained technicians will build your addition or remodel to your specifications; using only the finest quality materials and the most up-to-date building procedures. We also have in house masonry service as well as perform a number of other services such as plumbing, lighting, painting, patios, and much more. Because we do it all ourselves, we eliminate miscommunication, stress and down time. We don’t use outside contractors or fancy gimmicks to get our customers. We combine new and modern building practices with tried and true hard work to deliver a work of art every time and that is why our customers make us #1. Request Your Free Estimate Voice Star: (888) 284-9122.

"Very good company . I am very satisfied with their professionalism . Highly recommended this company"

Leta W on December 2025


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Wilson Electric

4.89(
158
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Wilson Electric

4.89(
158
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1994 years of experience

Celebrating our 25th year in business, Wilson Electric is dedicated to providing quality service at an honest price! Ditch the sales pitch/third party answering service and speak to someone who cares about your next project. We specialize in total house re-wires, panel upgrades, car charging stations, recessed lighting and chandelier installations. Call: Brian or Steve @ 714-842-9700 for your free estimate. We looking forward to hearing from you! CA LIC #693150.

"Great service. Fast work. Competitive prices. Had an appointment scheduled same week. His employees prioritized keeping power out as short as possible to ensure I had power for me and my new born. "

Jay M on December 2025

Celebrating our 25th year in business, Wilson Electric is dedicated to providing quality service at an honest price! Ditch the sales pitch/third party answering service and speak to someone who cares about your next project. We specialize in total house re-wires, panel upgrades, car charging stations, recessed lighting and chandelier installations. Call: Brian or Steve @ 714-842-9700 for your free estimate. We looking forward to hearing from you! CA LIC #693150.

"Great service. Fast work. Competitive prices. Had an appointment scheduled same week. His employees prioritized keeping power out as short as possible to ensure I had power for me and my new born. "

Jay M on December 2025


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Michael R Roderick

5.00(
17
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Michael R Roderick

5.00(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Did a good job rerouting my internet cables. Would work with them again."

Paul A on November 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Did a good job rerouting my internet cables. Would work with them again."

Paul A on November 2025


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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

4.68(
32
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

4.68(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
2005 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


Inatel Communications, Inc.

4.85(
40
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Inatel Communications, Inc.

4.85(
40
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1984 years of experience

Here at Inatel Communications, Inc., we were established in 1990 and are a locally owned and operated company. We employ a staff of highly trained and well qualified technicians who are available for all of your telecommunications needs, such as phone system installation and repair, additional keysets, voicemail, data and phone cabling, music-on-hold, paging systems, and wire management systems. For your convenience, we are located in Santa Clarita and provide service to the greater Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Equipment failure that disables the ability of the system to place or receive calls is considered a major outage. It is the policy of our company to respond to major outages within four hours of an authorized request. A malfunction that is not defined as above is considered a minor outage. It is the policy of Inatel Communications, Inc., to respond to a minor outage within 24 hours of an authorized request.

"Our phone system went down after 3 1/2 days of other companies coming and saying we'll be back in morning i went on home advisor. Within 15 min i got a call back. Explained what the issue was. Service tech said he would clear his schedule and be here at 11. He showed up on time and had our phones up and running and a few other things done also. We definitely will be using them in the future. Thank you Inatel communications for your excellent service from all of us at Valley Brake"

randy a on May 2021

Here at Inatel Communications, Inc., we were established in 1990 and are a locally owned and operated company. We employ a staff of highly trained and well qualified technicians who are available for all of your telecommunications needs, such as phone system installation and repair, additional keysets, voicemail, data and phone cabling, music-on-hold, paging systems, and wire management systems. For your convenience, we are located in Santa Clarita and provide service to the greater Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Equipment failure that disables the ability of the system to place or receive calls is considered a major outage. It is the policy of our company to respond to major outages within four hours of an authorized request. A malfunction that is not defined as above is considered a minor outage. It is the policy of Inatel Communications, Inc., to respond to a minor outage within 24 hours of an authorized request.

"Our phone system went down after 3 1/2 days of other companies coming and saying we'll be back in morning i went on home advisor. Within 15 min i got a call back. Explained what the issue was. Service tech said he would clear his schedule and be here at 11. He showed up on time and had our phones up and running and a few other things done also. We definitely will be using them in the future. Thank you Inatel communications for your excellent service from all of us at Valley Brake"

randy a on May 2021


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
38
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

The Ojai, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.