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Power Up Electric Inc
4.8(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

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Warranties offered

"We loved working w Frank and Valdimir. Frank was especially knowledgable and could also perform the work too; both people skills and maintenance ability. I was impressed that Vladimir was able to enter our shallow attic and confirm that the ceiling mounting box was connected to a joist properly. I would definitely hire Frank and Vlad of Power Up Electric again."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

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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 time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Fairway Electric for any electrical work. They have done various jobs at my home and business from small electrical repairs to an EV Charger for my Tesla. They are quick to provide service and offer great prices. Will always contact them for my future electrical needs."
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EL Electric
4.5(
125
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Serving Universal City, 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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Response time1 day
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
244
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

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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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Dan Richards Electric
4.6(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be happier with the work provided by Dan Richards Electric. Dan and his crew were very professional, and provided me with exceptional service, troubleshooting and repairing my electrical issues. Dan Richards Electric, was reasonably priced. I was charged what I was quoted, there were no hidden charges. They were on time, addressed all my questions and concerns and went over and beyond to accommodate my schedule. I would recommend Dan Richards Electric to others, and I would definitely use them again!"
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Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
Sheeting waterfalls, fountains, a spa pool. and an infinity edge
Santa Monica

+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gephart Electrical Services
4.7(
53
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Gephart has been my "go to" electrician since I first hired him through Home Advisor over a year ago. A true professional and gentleman. He has done many projects for me including new outlets, installing lighting and replacing an entire electrical panel. Each and every project was done with care and the highest level of skill. He is an expert electrician."
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Solar/Main Electrical Service Installation
14kW Solar Installation
Solar Electrical Installation
8.6kW Solar Installation

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Response time40 mins
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Electric Zone
4.8(
275
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When converting a standard 120-volt outlet to a 240-volt outlet, the only components you can typically reuse are the existing electrical box and the hole in the wall. Everything else—including the wiring, breaker, and receptacle—should be replaced to ensure both safety and efficiency. Appliances designed for 240 volts have different plug configurations that won’t fit into a standard 120-volt outlet, making it necessary to install a compatible 240-volt receptacle. This design helps prevent overloading or underloading the power available to any one outlet or circuit.

If the fan doesn’t have a switch, connect the white wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan; connect the green wire to the ground wire; connect both black wires; and connect both blue wires. If yours has a switch, the white and green wires are connected the same way. However, connect the ceiling’s red wire to the light’s black wire and the ceiling’s black wire to the fan’s black wire. 

You can run a small or basic standard-size refrigerator on a 15-amp circuit. But you should plug a modern, standard-size refrigerator into a 20-amp dedicated circuit. The refrigerator needs to be on a dedicated circuit, meaning it is the only appliance and outlet on that circuit breaker. This method prevents tripping the breaker and reduces the chance of an electrical fire

Ultimately, the best device depends on what you’re measuring. A voltmeter only measures volts, while a multimeter measures volts, current, resistance, humidity, and possibly much more, depending on the model. If you think you’ll need to measure more than volts, consider investing in a multimeter so you have a tool that can help you with various household projects.

There are a few reasons your lights may be on, but the rest of your electrical outlets and appliances are not working. The first is that while one circuit blew out, the lights may be on another circuit than your other electrical fixtures. Alternatively, your powerless appliances may be plugged into a GFCI outlet that was tripped and needs to be reset. If these issues aren’t responsible for the problem, you may have dead outlets or a wiring issue. Either way, you should contact an electrician to identify and fix the issue.

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