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Avatar for F.J. Lee Electric
F.J. Lee Electric
4.7(
366
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Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"I got a call back within a few minutes of entering the information in HomeAdvisor. Wow. Did not expect such a fast response time. I told Frank about the light job and he was able to provide me a bid on the phone. My schedule/availability is limited, so appreciated his flexibility. He called me in the morning of the appointment to make sure had all equipment needed for the job. Very professional demeanor and got the job done quickly. I asked to help me with another electric problem and he fixed that for me too. 5 star service beginning to end. Fair price for the work done. Project result was great, so 5 star on quality of work. F.J. Lee Electric gets my highest recommendation."
Recessed light
Recessed lights
LED dimmer
Fan brace box
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Scott Shelton Electric
5.0(
19
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Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott provided the lowest estimate of the three I got. He was able to schedule the job in less than a week and the job was done well and quickly as scheduled. No issues since the job was completed about a week ago. I would call him first for any other electrical work I may have in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Western Summit Electrical
5.0(
23
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Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike replaced our AC service panel and installed a whole house generator. Excellent work on all. Would highly recommend him on any electrical project."
25KW Generac
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Kranick Electric Inc
5.0(
8
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Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
New service location
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Based in Grass Valley. Small family business. Drove down to Citrus Heights and fixed my panel with no problems. Even offered a generator when my power was out. We had to wait awhile for SMUD coordinate their inspectors."
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great, this is a unique service, for DIY-ers. My electric dryer wouldn’t heat, so I went on line and diagnosed the problem and ordered the parts. I also watched several how to videos, but none of them matched my dryer. Finally went on Angie’s list and it matched me up with Tin Lizzee which is a chat service to help you through your repair. The technician I talked with was polite, professional, and knowledgeable. I did get stuck during the repair and they called me on my cell and talked me through what I needed to do. I know I saved a lot of money by not having an appliance repair person come to my house with the mark up on parts and labor rates per hour I believe I saved at least half of the cost, if not more from ordering on line and chatting and talking to the Tin Lizzee technician, it was $30 well spent."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

The cost of fixing faulty wiring depends on the type of repair required. Replacing an electrical service line, for example, can cost up to $500. Rewiring an entire house will cost at least several thousand dollars. Replacing old wiring like knob and tube wiring will be even more expensive, but fortunately that kind of outdated wiring is fairly rare. Always get an estimate from a reliable electrician to learn the cost details. 

You can distinguish the amplitude and voltage of most outlets by looking at the shape and positioning of the holes. Other features like buttons, switches, and USB ports help identify electric outlets, too. Use labeled images, like the ones we’ve included above, to cross-reference with your outlets.

Multiple wire sizes are used for residential electrical purposes. While the most common sizes used in homes are 14 and 12 gauge, some appliances, such as stoves, electric water heaters, central air units, etc., may use larger gauge wire to accommodate their larger amperage. Typically, larger appliances require 10-, 8-, or 6-gauge wires.

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

The Penn Valley, CA homeowners’ guide to electrical services

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