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Mountain View Electric
4.6(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+7 more

Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"A truly friendly and professional electrician. He didn't just "hear" what I wanted but actually "listened" and provided valuable feedback. I would definitely hire again for any electrical project!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Lancaster Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+2 more

Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have Lancaster Electric on several jobs; residential and commercial. Wes is very responsive, honest, and efficient. No job is too small for him to help. He has saved me more than once on a project. Highly recommend!"
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
Scott Shelton Electric
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+2 more

Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Scott and will definitely use him again.! He is knowledgeable and proficient. I had a tenant whose electricity had gone out in about 1/4 of the home. Scott came very quickly, assessed the problem as a . failed circuit breaker in the main box and. .fixed the problem in under an hour"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

While it’s not possible to put a main breaker in a main lug panel, it’s possible to convert a main lug to a main breaker. Converting to a main breaker panel offers increased safety, simplified control, compliance with building codes, and adaptation to changing electrical needs, especially when adding new circuits or upgrading the system.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Even if you don’t have children living in your home, The National Fire Prevention Association still recommends installing tamper-resistant outlets when you’re replacing your existing outlets. 

Not only is your home likely to change hands at some point, but you may have young children over as guests. Making the switch even if you don’t currently have children living with you at the moment will help protect any future pint-sized visitors to your home.

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