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Avatar for Power Up Electric Inc
Power Up Electric Inc
4.8(
648
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
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 South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
245
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
4.9(
54
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - RepairCeiling Fan - Install+12 more

Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electra-Comm, Inc.
4.7(
70
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan and the team at Electra-Comm were amazing. Prompt quote follow up, fair price, got the work done urgently, had a kind & professional electrician, Miguel, come out to address the EV charger installation and was easy to work with. I would highly recommend and will use them again."
Solar paneling
Scissor lift
Electrical box and panel
Installing recessed lighting
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Payan Electric, Inc. DBA Olvera Electric
Payan Electric, Inc. DBA Olvera Electric
4.9(
17
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+6 more

Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I personally prefer quality over quantity. Therefore the service and workmanship that we received surpassed my expectations greatly! Not only did Eddie do an amazing job, but he also explained everything in such ease helping the end product and solution come together perfectly. Very knowledgeable, thorough and responsive to any and all questions. We enjoyed working with Olvera Electric and will definitely alway count on in the future. Thank you again!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

Yes, blue wires can be hot wires in the U.S. However, they are less common in residential properties than red and black hot wires. Blue wires are typically used as traveler wires in three-way and four-way switches, as well as ceiling fans. They allow fixtures to be controlled by multiple switches, like when there are switches at the top and bottom of a staircase for the same light.

Typically, refrigerators should not be plugged into GFCI outlets. This is another appliance with a motor that can be prone to a little current leakage. Using a standard outlet saves nuisance tripping and the potential of waking up to a refrigerator full of warm food. The only exception is when the refrigerator is in a garage, where all outlets must be GFCI.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

If your outlet is testing fine but keeps tripping, that’s a sign your GFCI outlet is working, but there’s a problem somewhere else. Try plugging in different devices and see if the outlet keeps tripping. If it’s not the appliance that’s causing the issue, it could be a problem in your wiring. Faulty wiring can be a source of electrical fires and other serious problems. We recommend arranging an inspection by an electrician if an outlet appears to be working but keeps tripping.

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