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Avatar for F.J. Lee Electric
F.J. Lee Electric
4.7(
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"My electric was not working I half the house he came in could not locate the problem, disconnected the old a wiring and rewired it. The cost was very affordable."
Recessed light
Recessed lights
LED dimmer
Fan brace box
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sierra Smith Electric
5.0(
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Sierra Smith Electrical was competent, knowledgeable, curtious and on time. Would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Scott Shelton Electric
5.0(
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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
5.0(
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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
5.0(
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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
5.0(
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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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NOLAN FAMILY ELECTRIC PC
5.0(
3
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had older trailer electric box give out. Replaced electrical box. Fast response."
Ford charger
Panel upgrade
Finished Panel
Testing Inverter
Response time12 hrs
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Rough And Ready, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Track lighting typically needs to be hardwired, connecting directly to the electrical wiring in your ceiling for a permanent and reliable power source. Hardwiring provides a clean and professional look with no visible cords. However, plug-in track lighting options can be connected to a standard electrical outlet, offering easier installation and flexibility. The choice between hardwired and plug-in track lighting depends on your needs, preferences, and existing electrical setup.

The cost of fixing faulty wiring depends on the type of repair required. Replacing an electrical service line, for example, can cost up to $500. Rewiring an entire house will cost at least several thousand dollars. Replacing old wiring like knob and tube wiring will be even more expensive, but fortunately that kind of outdated wiring is fairly rare. Always get an estimate from a reliable electrician to learn the cost details. 

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Grounding an electrical outlet can take as little as 30 minutes if you only need to replace the outlet or around two hours if you need to add a ground wire. However, more extensive electrical work will take longer, such as hiring an electrician to ground multiple outlets during the same service.

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

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