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Avatar for Tail Gunner Electric
Tail Gunner Electric
5.0(
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done quickly and professionally. Excellent quality workmanship at a reasonable cost. We will definitely use Tail Gunner Electric for our future home electrical projects."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by1%of homeowners
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Lock and Alert Systems
5.0(
44
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Washer and dryer suddenly stopped working and we could not correct by checking electrical box. Ryan came to our house quickly and found that he could correct the problem with simple resetting the electrical box and did not charge for the service. He was informative, friendly and we have kept his card for any future electrical needs. You will not be disappointed if you hire Ryan Deeds, owner of Lock & Alert Electrical Systems. Thank you, Ryan."
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+42

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed 2 ceiling fans installed in areas without existing lighting or wiring. I searched Home Advisor and found JC Electric. Joe (owner) had great communication, sent calendar invites for the appointments and sent a confirmation text the morning of the appt. Nariel, the technician, was outstanding! Polite, professional, respectful, and explained the process. More importantly, he tolerated my dog Zoe who feels everyone is there to her and she wanted to be his helper. Haha Joe texted me when the job was complete to see how everything went. I also immediately received an email with my receipt for payment. I will definitely be using JC Electric for future electrical needs."
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+57

Response time7 hrs
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kent Electrical Services Inc.
4.3(
17
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician Matt provided exemplary service to complete my complicated electrical job. Matt responded to my request with prompt and professional precision. He explained what needed to be done and efficiently (and Covid safely) completed the work which Included two trips to Home Depot."
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+11

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Roper Electric Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was absolutely wonderful to work with. He is a very honest guy who does not try to push extras. He was very willing to work with my budget. He kept me very well informed about the progress on my project and met with me at my convenience. He came to my house after dark to walk the property with me, ensuring that the lighting in the yard was positioned correctly and how I wanted it to be. Matt is the first really honest and ethical electrician that I have hired and I am grateful to have found Roper Electrics. I will definitely be using him for any electrical needs in the future. He is knowledgeable and able to explain things well in terms that a non-electrician can understand at a reasonable level of complexity.
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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That's Right Electric, Inc.
5.0(
10
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor got the job done professionally and done right the first time! Great service! Absolutely recommend hiring That’s Right Electric!!!"
Response time3 hrs
163 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Walter Electric
4.7(
15
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"
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+5

Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JD Electric
5.0(
8
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JD Electric was very professional and completed work in a timely manner. The work performed was well installed and worked as expected. Jake was great to work with and answered all my questions. If you’re looking to get some electrical work done, and done right, then this is the company."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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Be careful not to drop your voltmeter or multimeter. Even a small fall can affect the tool’s ability to measure with accuracy. Always store your tools in their cases in a cool, dark place. Also, avoid touching the probes to each other while they’re connected to a circuit or another electrical component, and never tamper with anything inside the device.

With AC wiring, which is the kind most likely you’ll find at home, the black wire is “hot,” and the white is “neutral.” The bare or green wire is considered the safety ground wire. If you encounter DC wiring, it’s relatively easy to tell positive or negative wires apart. red wires are used to indicate positive voltage and black wires indicate negative voltage.

GFCI outlets should be clearly labeled with LINE and LOAD labels, with arrows leading to the proper terminals. The line terminals are typically at the top, and the load terminals are typically at the bottom.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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