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Apollo Electric

4.97(
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Apollo Electric

4.97(
167
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We specialize in 200 Amp panel upgrades, multi-family panel upgrades, whole house re-wires, electric vehicle circuits, LED lighting systems (new installations and retrofits), electrical repairs, safety upgrades, fans and troubleshooting for homes, offices and small businesses

"excellent fast response from Chris-owner. He came by same day and repaired the frayed power cord for us and we are good to go. Chris was very professional, timely, respectful and great to work with. We wIll keep his info on hand for any other electrical issues we may have in the future. Would highly recommend this company!!"

yolanda d on December 2024

We specialize in 200 Amp panel upgrades, multi-family panel upgrades, whole house re-wires, electric vehicle circuits, LED lighting systems (new installations and retrofits), electrical repairs, safety upgrades, fans and troubleshooting for homes, offices and small businesses

"excellent fast response from Chris-owner. He came by same day and repaired the frayed power cord for us and we are good to go. Chris was very professional, timely, respectful and great to work with. We wIll keep his info on hand for any other electrical issues we may have in the future. Would highly recommend this company!!"

yolanda d on December 2024


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Rashid Kaddoura

4.79(
117
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Rashid Kaddoura

4.79(
117
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

When it comes to reliability, We are the ones you need! Over 40 years of experience. Licensed, insured professional delivering reliable Electrical solutions. All types of Electrical works including: Electrical Panel Upgrades, EV Chargers Installation, Recessed Lights, Troubleshooting, Wiring & Rewiring, Ceiling Fan Installation and Low Voltage Electricity.

"Mr Rashid and his team have done a couple of jobs for us (the second one being far more interesting and challenging) and have aced it both the times. "

kh m on January 2026

When it comes to reliability, We are the ones you need! Over 40 years of experience. Licensed, insured professional delivering reliable Electrical solutions. All types of Electrical works including: Electrical Panel Upgrades, EV Chargers Installation, Recessed Lights, Troubleshooting, Wiring & Rewiring, Ceiling Fan Installation and Low Voltage Electricity.

"Mr Rashid and his team have done a couple of jobs for us (the second one being far more interesting and challenging) and have aced it both the times. "

kh m on January 2026


A R P Electric

4.91(
79
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A R P Electric

4.91(
79
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience as an electrician serving San Jose and the Santa Clara County area, A R P Electric has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted electrician. From service work, to panel upgrades and full remodels, we have you covered. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Ahmed did a great job of installing recessed lighting in the living room and 2 ceiling fans in the bedrooms. He also helped with a ceiling light install. Very knowledgeable and highly recommended. Will definitely work again with Ahmed on future projects."

Suraj S on September 2021

With over 10 years of experience as an electrician serving San Jose and the Santa Clara County area, A R P Electric has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted electrician. From service work, to panel upgrades and full remodels, we have you covered. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Ahmed did a great job of installing recessed lighting in the living room and 2 ceiling fans in the bedrooms. He also helped with a ceiling light install. Very knowledgeable and highly recommended. Will definitely work again with Ahmed on future projects."

Suraj S on September 2021


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
656
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"They are prompt, honest. all tech people well knowledgeable and they follow all maintenance procedures step by step. I highly recommend. Them."

Jafar A on January 2026

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"They are prompt, honest. all tech people well knowledgeable and they follow all maintenance procedures step by step. I highly recommend. Them."

Jafar A on January 2026


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Dalcon Electric

4.77(
77
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Dalcon Electric

4.77(
77
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
47 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Finding a licensed electrician that you can trust to service or repair your property can be difficult. While some electricians offer free consultations or other specials, they often do not have the skills or expertise necessary to efficiently perform the service you need. At Dalcon Electric, we have over 40 years of experience providing high-quality electrical services for our neighbors in San Jose and the surrounding areas. We are definitely able to take care of any electrical issues you run into big, or small!

"Work went well. Mods were well planned and made without complications. "

Patrick A on July 2025

Finding a licensed electrician that you can trust to service or repair your property can be difficult. While some electricians offer free consultations or other specials, they often do not have the skills or expertise necessary to efficiently perform the service you need. At Dalcon Electric, we have over 40 years of experience providing high-quality electrical services for our neighbors in San Jose and the surrounding areas. We are definitely able to take care of any electrical issues you run into big, or small!

"Work went well. Mods were well planned and made without complications. "

Patrick A on July 2025


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Pellegrin Electric

5.00(
19
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Pellegrin Electric

5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have been working with Alfonso for almost 20 years. He helped us with recessed lighting installation. He is very knowledgeable in his craft and he is very professional. He always exceeded our expectation. He is highly recommendable. We will continue to hire him for electrical works. "

Eillen C on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have been working with Alfonso for almost 20 years. He helped us with recessed lighting installation. He is very knowledgeable in his craft and he is very professional. He always exceeded our expectation. He is highly recommendable. We will continue to hire him for electrical works. "

Eillen C on May 2025


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Dalcon Electric

4.81(
357
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Dalcon Electric

4.81(
357
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Services went great. They arrived early very professional completed. The job completely cleaned up after they were done and were very professional during the entire project. I couldn’t recommend the gentleman any higher."

Chris (dad) B on July 2025

We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.

"Services went great. They arrived early very professional completed. The job completely cleaned up after they were done and were very professional during the entire project. I couldn’t recommend the gentleman any higher."

Chris (dad) B on July 2025


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PURE ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS

5.00(
16
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PURE ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

PURE ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"On time, quality work with follow-up. Thanks "

Raj G on August 2025

PURE ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"On time, quality work with follow-up. Thanks "

Raj G on August 2025


Aaron Murphy Electric

4.96(
35
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Aaron Murphy Electric

4.96(
35
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Aaron Murphy Electric, is family owned and operated. Proudly serving the Bay Area since 2008. At Aaron Murphy Electric, we specialize in professional, friendly and courteous electrical services for your home. With Aaron Murphy Electric, no job is too large or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Aaron was great. Very professional and prompt. Handled everything required for the project. "

Marc N on August 2025

Aaron Murphy Electric, is family owned and operated. Proudly serving the Bay Area since 2008. At Aaron Murphy Electric, we specialize in professional, friendly and courteous electrical services for your home. With Aaron Murphy Electric, no job is too large or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Aaron was great. Very professional and prompt. Handled everything required for the project. "

Marc N on August 2025


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CA Electrical Group 24/7

4.88(
43
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CA Electrical Group 24/7

4.88(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7 provides a wide range of electrical services including troubleshooting, electrical panel installs, service upgrades, complete rewiring, electrical safety inspections, new construction, remodeling projects, electric vehicle car charging stations and smart home integration. When you choose to work with CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7, you will not be disappointed. Whether you need a new electrical panel at your home or new wiring at your business, we have a solution. Our team is ready to solve smaller problems before they become more significant issues for your family. We proudly serve customers in the Bay Area CA . Why choose CA Electrical Group 24/7 as your electrical contractor? There are so many reasons why we should be your top choice for an electrical contractor in San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise and excellence in electrical make us beyond qualified for all kinds of electrical projects. We work for both residential and commercial clients. Our electricians have worked on thousands of electrical projects throughout their careers. At CA Electrical Group, they’ve helped businesses and home owners correct code violations, upgrade their lighting systems, repair their electrical networks, and so much more. Every CA Electrical Group electrician is state-licensed and bonded, and so is our business. We’re also insured in every town we serve. Aside from our years of experience and expert electricians, We also prioritize making services affordable. While other electrical contractors charge you an arm and a lag for simplest services, We make it a point to price our services at an excellent value. Because of this, you can get quality electrical services without compromising on quality!

"Prompt, efficient, clear communication. Completed in less than 30 minutes!"

Anna-Marie B on January 2026

CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7 provides a wide range of electrical services including troubleshooting, electrical panel installs, service upgrades, complete rewiring, electrical safety inspections, new construction, remodeling projects, electric vehicle car charging stations and smart home integration. When you choose to work with CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7, you will not be disappointed. Whether you need a new electrical panel at your home or new wiring at your business, we have a solution. Our team is ready to solve smaller problems before they become more significant issues for your family. We proudly serve customers in the Bay Area CA . Why choose CA Electrical Group 24/7 as your electrical contractor? There are so many reasons why we should be your top choice for an electrical contractor in San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise and excellence in electrical make us beyond qualified for all kinds of electrical projects. We work for both residential and commercial clients. Our electricians have worked on thousands of electrical projects throughout their careers. At CA Electrical Group, they’ve helped businesses and home owners correct code violations, upgrade their lighting systems, repair their electrical networks, and so much more. Every CA Electrical Group electrician is state-licensed and bonded, and so is our business. We’re also insured in every town we serve. Aside from our years of experience and expert electricians, We also prioritize making services affordable. While other electrical contractors charge you an arm and a lag for simplest services, We make it a point to price our services at an excellent value. Because of this, you can get quality electrical services without compromising on quality!

"Prompt, efficient, clear communication. Completed in less than 30 minutes!"

Anna-Marie B on January 2026

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

It is worth upgrading an electrical panel when you consider potential long-term savings on your energy bill and insurance costs. Older homes with a 100-amp service susceptible to overheating or blown fuses could also benefit from the upgrade. If you're running large appliances frequently (central air, heating) or have items with large electric demands (in-home saunas, hot tubs), you could benefit from installing a 300- or 400- amp service instead

If your thermostat does not have a C-wire, you can hire a professional to check for an abandoned C-wire hidden in the wall, install a new C-wire, repurpose an existing G-wire to function as a C-wire, or purchase a C-wire adapter kit. 

There are some smart thermostat models that do not require a C-wire, but this will limit the functionality of the smart technology.

Before you start doing anything else, you must call your electric company to confirm their process. It is technically their meter that you’re moving, so there’s really no such thing as free rein. Moving the meter generally involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel, and dismounting the meter assembly. Once uninstalled, a handyperson will remount and reconnect the wiring in its new location.

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