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Avatar for CA Electrical Group 24/7
CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. I needed to upgrade my electric panel, Ben did an excellent job very professional. Installing switches, circuit breaker panels, relays, and other electrical control and distribution equipment was the right call. I look at several electricians with reasonable prices and CA Electrical Group was definitely the right call. I will highly recommend CA Electrical Group to all my friends. What was important to me was his daily commitment to start and finish the job the dates we agreed on."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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ED Electric Group Inc.
4.7(
42
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael and his technician were very prompt, very helpful, and very accommodating. It was late in the day, and I made an attempt to get my electrical issues resolved the same day (because problems could potentially worsen) - Michael, without hesitation, coordinated to have his technician meet with me asap! Technician did a great job analyzing and fixing the problem. Excellent customer service! Will definitely hire for future needs."
Tesla Ev charger
Office lights
Unique chandelier lights
Pendent light
Lights

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Talley Electrical Service
4.8(
181
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+8 more

Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fast friendly knowledgeable! I did not know what to expect and went with them because of the positive feedback. Very happy I did and will definitely call them again for my electrical work."
Response time9 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Boost Electric, LLC
Boost Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+19 more

Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boost Electric, LLC (Omid Bollini) performed efficient, knowledgeable, excellent work. Comminuted project details, â showed upâ as promised and had overall integrity of performing the job. Handled the the extra â challengesâ that unexpectantly presented to find appropriate solutions. Money well spent."
Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Lightning Electric
4.5(
17
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+13 more

Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed to have a charging station installed in my garage after purchasing an EV Bolt. I didn't know of any electricians and so I tired Home Advisor. I filled out a request on Sunday and Monday morning Tony Munguia called to say he could come at 1 PM to give me an estimate. He was promptly at my front door at 1 PM and he was very thorough in his estimate. He used a calculator on his phone to see if the correct wire size would fit in my existing conduit that went from our house to the detached garage. He was very personable and I connected with him while he explained his estimate. I accepted it and he and crew came promptly at 8 AM and excellently install the craving station in my garage. They cleaned up after themselves and completed the jon by 4:30 PM. I now k now of an excellent electrical contractor in Marin should I need one in the future. I would highly recommend their services."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Emanuel Morales Electric
5.0(
28
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairExterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Building Lighting - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Emanuel was fantastic! Communicated and prepared well before coming on site to install my 240v wall charger and finished the job well. Definitely reaching out to him for future electrical needs. Thanks."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The average lifespan of a home electrical system is anywhere from 30 to 70 years or more, depending on the type of system you have. Modern electrical wiring, like aluminum or copper, can last 50 to 70 years while older types may need to be replaced sooner. Additionally, circuit breakers tend to last anywhere from 30 to 40 years, while electrical outlets need to be replaced every 10 to 25 years. 

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

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.

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