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Avatar for Power Up Electric Inc
Power Up Electric Inc
4.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

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"Andrew is the best! He went above and beyond to help us fix two more issues we found during the electrical outlet installation. And he is very knowledgeable and honest at his work and we would definitely use him again and highly recommend everyone to use Andrew for any electrical needs. Thanks again for all your help Andrew!"
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Response time2 hrs
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+14 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

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"Garafano Electric has being taking care of all the electrical needs and upgrades in our 90 plus year old house for a few years now. They always do A+ work. We're currently in the middle of some home renovations and they've been willing and able to work with our erratic schedule. Honest, dependable, and great at what they do. Can't recommend them high enough!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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JSA Electrical Services, Inc.
4.8(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+19 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

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Emergency services offered

"JSA Electrical ROCK!!! Both John and Steve did a great job upgrading our panel from 100v to 200v and adding a EV charging station to our garage. These guys take pride with their work, no shortcuts and cutting corners. They treat our house with respect and concern, like their own. My wife and I are very happy and pleased with the electrical work that was performed to our home. Thank you John and Steve you guys rock!!!"
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

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"I hired Ken Johnson (Johnson Electric) to correct a number of electrical problems which were identified in a pre-sale home inspection. Among these was a replacement of an unsafe old circuit panel, all new power outlets, conduits and receptacles. Ken provided a quote which was very reasonable. Actual work was performed by two technicians. They arrived on time, completed the job the same day, and left the site in pristine conditioner. We were very satisfied with their work and based on my experience I am happy to recommend Johnson Electric for quality electrical projects in your residence."
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Response time6 hrs
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EL Electric
4.5(
125
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The electricians took care of everything and did so in a professional manner- and were fast! I would definitely recommend and would use EL Electric again. I felt the price was pretty reasonable. I got a 10% discount because of my Angie's list membership."
WHOLE BUILDING PANEL UPGRADE WITH 16-GANG METERS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
WHOLE BUILDING PANEL UPGRADE WITH 16-GANG METERS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
WHOLE BUILDING PANEL UPGRADE WITH 16-GANG METERS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
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Electric Zone
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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"Electric Zone is a company that I would highly recommend. Haik is a consummate professional. He and his team are punctual, efficient, polite and very patient when answering questions. Previously, I had work done on my house and the contractor just left the project without completing it. The part that was not completed was causing a lot of problems and stress for my family. The circuit breaker kept tripping and one of the junction boxes melted an electric oven that we used to use. Electric Zone took care of the entire problem and left their entire working area perfectly clean. They left no debris anywhere. My family and I are extremely happy with Haik and the entire team from Electric Zone."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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All Electrical Services
4.7(
35
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+10 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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Emergency services offered

"ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES was FANTASTIC. Great knowledge. Great service. Great outcome. Very transparent about the project. A true joy to work with. And compared to other bids, which we challenged on pricing, ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES was very fairly priced. Moreover, Emin was a dream: engaged, responsive and you could tell he cared about doing a great job. If you have a project you need done you have to check them out. I so HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND them...and thank them for a job terrifically done."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Timers work by using an internal switch to turn power on or off to the cord plugged into it. Just the same way that a light switch turns lights on and off, the timer throws the switch at the programmed times.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

Flickering lights, warm outlets, or tripped circuits needing immediate attention mean systems likely risk hazard scare.

Black is the standard color for hot wires, which transfer electricity to your outlets and switches. Red wires are also hot wires. White (and sometimes gray) wires are considered neutral, delivering power back to the panel. Finally, green wires, which are sometimes bare copper, are ground wires, used to ground an electrical circuit and prevent electrocution.

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