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Scott Shelton Electric
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Western Summit Electrical
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

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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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Kranick Electric Inc
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

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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
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Empire Electric
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

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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
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a hot or overheating outlet is a fire hazard and can cause a fire. An outlet becoming hot indicates an electrical problem, such as an overloaded circuit, loose connections, or a faulty component. The heat from these issues can ignite nearby flammable materials like curtains or furniture. If you notice an outlet is hot to the touch, turn off the power at the circuit breaker, unplug any connected devices, and consult a qualified electrician. If a fire does start, use a Class C fire extinguisher or baking soda to suppress it, or evacuate immediately and call the fire department.

Unfortunately, a partial power outage without a tripped breaker often means you have a major wiring issue or that the breaker itself is going bad. When the power is out in one room but the breaker is not tripped, you need to call an electrician as soon as possible to identify the cause of the problem and repair it.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

Three-way switches are only replaceable with three-way switches. A single-pole switch won't work if you replace one or more of a pair of three-way switches. By electrical code, three-way switch configurations are necessary at the top and bottom of a staircase between residential floors.

While you might not need to put lights and outlets on separate circuits, some local codes may require that you use separate circuits. Installing a separate circuit helps prevent total darkness in your home when your receptacle outlets take on too much power and blow a fuse or trip the breaker. It also costs less and is easier to simply install a new circuit.

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