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Fregoso Electric Service
4.8(
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Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Customers say: True professional

"I hired Luis because he was very professional and very knowledgeable he did a panel replacement thy was inside my walking closet. Not only he gave me a good service but he walked me through the guidelines, electric code compliance which made me feel safe . I recommend Luis to any other company /people looking for a quality electric service. Thank you Luis!"
Shower lights
Vanity lights
200 amp service upgrade
200 amp service upgrade
New 200 amp main-panel

+23

Response time8 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Tail Gunner Electric
4.9(
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Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done quickly and professionally. Excellent quality workmanship at a reasonable cost. We will definitely use Tail Gunner Electric for our future home electrical projects."
EV charger
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Electric
4.7(
103
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Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Anderson Electric Encinitas for any electrical job needed for residential or commercial work. This company did a excellent job on our house !! I definitely will be using them again."
 Barn entrance switches and GFI receptacle.
 conduit, j-box, feeding interior and exterior bar
 Special modification for customer's desired effec
Conduit and lights, couldn't fit 3rd light into ph
 Conduit routed from barn to tack room

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Dwelling Electric Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had fire alarms replaced and the project went really well with Dwelling Electric. Jeff was professional and efficient. All was completed very quickly and he spent time explaining everything to me."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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kVa Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"What a great guy. Oscar was able to get it done the same day and he gave a very good price and did a real nice clean job just as asked. Helped me move a couple of heavy items (I just had shoulder surgery). Now I have a 50 Amp, 240 volt receptacle right where I need it in my garage for my new EV. I will never hesitate to call him in the future and will recommend him to my family and neighbors."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Whether or not a pool needs a dedicated circuit depends on the electrical needs of the motor, lights, and pump. Keep in mind that pool motors can use a lot of electricity. A dedicated circuit can prevent the breaker from tripping whenever you use the pool. A small motor for an equally small pool may only need a GFCI outlet. It’s best to plug it directly into the outlet rather than using an extension cord. You should also consult an electrician to ensure your pool’s electrical system is in accordance with local regulations.

Light switches can last for decades when installed and maintained correctly. Improper wiring, heavy wear and tear, or too much wattage draw can cause light switch failure long before the expected end of a light switch’s life. Light switches that are hot to the touch, making a buzzing noise, or failing to work consistently should be inspected to find and repair the underlying cause.

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

An estimate for electrical work should include an estimated number and an estimated price to complete the work. An electrical estimate should also include a description of the services to be provided as well as the materials to be used, such as wiring, switches, panels, or other items, and the cost for those materials. If any tax is charged, that should appear on the estimate, too. Some estimates may include additional options that can be added to the base price of the quoted job if the customer chooses to go ahead with the add-ons.

If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.

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