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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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Warranties offered

"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
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - RepairCeiling Fan - Install+12 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"The Technician (George) that came over was in time. He was very helpful in identifying the concerns we had with the appliances electrical outlets and circuit breakers. If we need any more electrical work done on our house we will be searching out to JK Flores for there service."
Existing ceiling fan
UPS system ready for a power outage
e.v. charger
New ceiling fan in living room
backup power supply

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
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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 1977

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"Mr. Johnson and his crew have performed a fewjobs from lighting installations, to doorbell repair, to rewiring. Every job has been done well and at a reasonable price. The workers were respectful and very helpful at explaining the work they did before they left. What really set this outfit apart is Mr. Johnson himself. He always returns calls, his crews show up on time and perform the work expediently. On top of this, when I have had questions about other electrical concerns, Mr. Johnson takes time to have a phone call to consult on the issue. Mr. Johnson and his company are of high integrity and I would highly recommend them for any residential electric work."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Electric Zone
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280
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+12 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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"Excellent! Haik and his crew had the unfortunate task of correcting an illegal job done by another electrician. Haik and his crew immediately came to work on our condo. They were courteous, punctual, and very professional. The work was inspected, as required by law, with no citations. As a last minute request, they also upgraded 3 of our outlets and replaced a light switch without changing the amount to our original contract. Their quote was competitive and I felt good working with an honest company. What Haik said they would do was promptly, efficiently, and correctly accomplished. A definite gold star and will not hesitate in calling him if any electrical work needs to be done."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Electrical Services
4.7(
35
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving San Marino, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

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

The dials on an electrical meter simply represent the number of kWh you have used since it was installed. In a five-dial setup, the left-most dial represents tens of thousands of kWh, while the next dial to the right represents thousands of kWh. The following dials going to the right represent hundreds, tens, and ones.

A Tesla Powerwall comes with a standard 10-year warranty that guarantees the unit will provide at least 80% power during this period. After this time, a Powerwall may continue to operate, even if at a reduced capacity for another 10 to 15 years. Other factors can affect the long-term performance and durability of your Powerwall, such as energy consumption and how often you charge the battery.

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 best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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