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Mountain View Electric
4.6(
285
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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!"
Lighting retro
Lighting retro
Lighting retro
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
Scott Shelton Electric
5.0(
21
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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

Yes, tamper-resistant outlets are a safe and effective way to protect children from electrical hazards. They feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks the outlet slots when not in use, preventing a child from inserting foreign objects. While they are the safest option available, it's important to note that few things can be considered truly 'childproof.' Children may still try to imitate adults by inserting a plug, so constant supervision around any electrical device is recommended. Tamper-resistant outlets are a much safer solution than childproofing covers, which can be removed by children and may pose a choking hazard.

Inverter generators are designed to turn on the engine when your appliances demand more energy. This is in contrast to running at full capacity as soon as they’re turned on, like a standard portable generator does. So long as the wattage rating is high enough, an inverter can power a refrigerator just as well as a traditional generator.

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

Wiring a light switch wrong can cause a fire if the incorrect wiring causes arcing, meaning the current jumps uncontrolled from one conductor to another. Loose wires or worn wires that are not repaired or replaced can cause arcing. If you’re not 100% sure you can do the job safely, don’t attempt to wire a light switch on your own.

To ensure batteries stop charging when they’re full, you’ll need to install a charge controller that determines when the battery is full. Once the battery is fully charged, the charge controller will stop the energy flow or divert the energy to the grid or other appliances. Without a charge controller, the battery may continue to charge, which can lead to less productivity and potential damage.

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