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Avatar for Fregoso Electric Service
Fregoso Electric Service
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+11 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I recently hired Luis Fregoso and his team for an electrical project, and I couldn't be happier. They were knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and completed the job to a high standard. They also cleaned up after themselves, leaving my home spotless. I highly recommend them for any electrical work!"
Shower lights
Vanity lights
200 amp service upgrade
200 amp service upgrade
New 200 amp main-panel

+23

Response time9 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Charles Viereck Electric
4.9(
199
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Prompt courteous and friendly. Charles is very knowledgeable, and explains things very well. He did not go over his estimated quote, in fact he was on the lower cost side of it. If I'm ever need of electrical work again I would not hesitate to hire Charles Viereck Electric!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Walter Electric
4.5(
74
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"
 Energy Efficient Lighting Design
Creative Accent Lighting
LED Soffit Lighting
Creative Solutions
Mood Lighting

+2

30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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kVa Electrical
5.0(
8
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+6 more

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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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FullemTec Electric
5.0(
7
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan from FullemTec was amazing. He was professional, knowledgeable, communicative and polite. His entire process of asking questions, assessing the situation, offering advice and options to completing the project was all seamless and stress free. His knowledge of building codes helped develop cost solutions and savings. I highly recommend Ryan and will definitely use him again for any electrical needs. Hire Ryan and you won’t be disappointed."
Westbourne
Westbourne
Washer Dryer
Wine fridge
Wine fridge

+14

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand. 

Smart light switches are designed to be compatible with most lights and traditional home wiring, but there are several key factors to check. First, verify your home's wiring, as some smart switches require a neutral wire to operate, which may not be present in older houses (often built before 1985). Always check the wiring requirements for the specific model you choose. Second, consider your light bulbs; while smart switches work with almost any light, using a dimming feature requires dimmable bulbs, such as dimmable LEDs. Finally, ensure you have the necessary network connection. Most smart switches need a Wi-Fi connection for remote control, but some older models might use other standards like ZigBee, which would require a compatible hub.

Leaving lights on raises the electric bill, but not as much as having high-wattage light bulbs. The best way to save on electric costs is to swap your light bulbs to LED or CFL bulbs that use far fewer watts. You can also use smart lights and light switches to control usage via a smartphone or voice-controlled device.

You're in luck, because replacing a breaker panel is not a regular occurrence that most homeowners have to worry about. Electrical breaker panels last 25 to 40 years, assuming you properly maintain your system and conduct annual inspections. Factors like load demand and exposure to the elements slightly reduce a breaker panel’s lifespan.

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