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Avatar for Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

183 Prado Rd
4.44(
71
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Approved Pro

Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

183 Prado Rd
4.44(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
268 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The plumber wes very nice and professional . But, I want a local plumber, located in Lompoc."

Debra D on May 2025

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The plumber wes very nice and professional . But, I want a local plumber, located in Lompoc."

Debra D on May 2025


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Southard Electric

123 Main St.
5.00(
12
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Southard Electric

123 Main St.
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Quick response time; understood what I wanted and completed the work as scheduled for a reasonable price."

Al T on February 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Quick response time; understood what I wanted and completed the work as scheduled for a reasonable price."

Al T on February 2025


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B.K. Electric Services

14320 Ventura Blvd
4.34(
122
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B.K. Electric Services

14320 Ventura Blvd
4.34(
122
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
659 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Welcome to B.K. Electric Services Inc, Licensed Los Angeles Electricians. Honest,reliable, professional electricians, where superb customer service, competitive prices and most importantly friendly services is our #1 Priority! We provide Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical services all over the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Our company has become a household name around the Los Angeles area. We have built many relationships with our residential customers, celebrities, public figures, small retailers and large department stores. We work closely with DWP, Edison and the Department of Building and safety to ensure that your work is being done up to the city codes. From the estimate to pulling the permits we will handle everything for your electrical project from A-Z. We offer absolutely free estimates always! Additional phone number - (310) 430-2300. Additional DBAs - B K Electric Services, B K Electric Services Inc, BK Electric Service, BK Electric Services. Family owned & operated

"Took a long time and they weren't able to do the other job and will need to contact again"

Sharyn C on October 2025

Welcome to B.K. Electric Services Inc, Licensed Los Angeles Electricians. Honest,reliable, professional electricians, where superb customer service, competitive prices and most importantly friendly services is our #1 Priority! We provide Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical services all over the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Our company has become a household name around the Los Angeles area. We have built many relationships with our residential customers, celebrities, public figures, small retailers and large department stores. We work closely with DWP, Edison and the Department of Building and safety to ensure that your work is being done up to the city codes. From the estimate to pulling the permits we will handle everything for your electrical project from A-Z. We offer absolutely free estimates always! Additional phone number - (310) 430-2300. Additional DBAs - B K Electric Services, B K Electric Services Inc, BK Electric Service, BK Electric Services. Family owned & operated

"Took a long time and they weren't able to do the other job and will need to contact again"

Sharyn C on October 2025


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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

6301 Ellenview Ave
4.66(
233
)
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

6301 Ellenview Ave
4.66(
233
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
138 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024


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Garafano Electric, Inc.

3601 Eagle Rock Blvd.
4.82(
182
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Garafano Electric, Inc.

3601 Eagle Rock Blvd.
4.82(
182
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025


"Fantastic! Fast and efficient. Fair pricing"

Patrick S on June 2025

Electrical contractor providing mostly service work and some new construction work in mostly residential and some commercial and industrial applications.

"Fantastic! Fast and efficient. Fair pricing"

Patrick S on June 2025


Santa Barbara Lighting

3639 San Pablo Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Santa Barbara Lighting

3639 San Pablo Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.


Avatar for Powersmart Electric, Inc.

Powersmart Electric, Inc.

1833 Portola Road, Unit G
4.68(
32
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

1833 Portola Road, Unit G
4.68(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

At, Powersmart Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Nice guys. Good job."

Joseph S on August 2020

At, Powersmart Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Nice guys. Good job."

Joseph S on August 2020


Avatar for SoCal Irrigation Systems

SoCal Irrigation Systems

2248 Caballero Lane
4.98(
23
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Approved Pro

SoCal Irrigation Systems

2248 Caballero Lane
4.98(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business!

"I was highly impressed by the young man who owns and operated this business. He was knowledgeable, personable and replaced my old sprinkler valves in a timely and efficient manner paying careful attention to details."

Alan W on January 2024

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business!

"I was highly impressed by the young man who owns and operated this business. He was knowledgeable, personable and replaced my old sprinkler valves in a timely and efficient manner paying careful attention to details."

Alan W on January 2024


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ACT Installs

7127 Hollister Avenue
4.96(
56
)
Approved Pro

ACT Installs

7127 Hollister Avenue
4.96(
56
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

With over 12 years experience in the audio visual industry, ACT Installs is your industry expert in Goleta and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Professional work! Very easy to work with and super fast ! Definitely working with them on future projects!"

Diego M on December 2024

With over 12 years experience in the audio visual industry, ACT Installs is your industry expert in Goleta and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Professional work! Very easy to work with and super fast ! Definitely working with them on future projects!"

Diego M on December 2024

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Running conduits through an exterior wall is an effective method for powering outdoor spaces. From gardens to sheds to garages and more, it can be important to have electricity outdoors. Using conduit, which safely covers wires outdoors, is an easy way to get power where homeowners need it.

No, you don’t need to hire an electrician to install your garage door opener. Garage door professionals have the skills and expertise to install the wiring necessary to connect the opener to your home’s wiring system. When hiring a local garage door professional to install your system, make sure the opener task is included in the list of provided services.

Electrical meter risers connect your home’s electrical meter to overhead power lines so you can receive electrical service from the grid. Electrical meters also have a weatherhead, which protects the utility lines connected to your home’s electrical system via the service entrance cable. Risers connect the weatherhead to your electrical meter socket, which connects to the meter.

There are several indications of an overloaded electrical panel, such as frequent circuit breaker tripping, burn marks, or flickering or dimming lights.

If you’re observing any warning signs, turn the circuit breaker off, then shift some devices from the overloaded circuit to a different one. If there are still signs of overload after turning the circuit break back on, contact a professional electrician to help you fix the issue.

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