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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving West Hills, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
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Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderfully! This is my 2nd time using Fairway Electric and I have always been pleased with their work. I appreciate Paul's quick help in getting my new hardwired smoke alarms installed."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JOHNSON ELECTRIC
4.7(
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Serving West Hills, 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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Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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EL Electric
4.5(
125
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Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"El Electric sent 2 very honest electricians on 5/30/17. They finished the job in the hour I had purchased through Angie's List due to Javier's creativity of rewiring the fuse box instead of replacing the fuse (which would have cost me more money). They even had time to replace the master bath outlet with a GFI outlet. I was so impressed that I hired El Electric on 7/13/17 to add a new circuit to the kitchen. Javier's rewiring creativity again saved me electrician time and money, so I highly recommend El Electric."
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
JK Flores Enterprise LLC.
5.0(
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Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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UPS system ready for a power outage
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New ceiling fan in living room
New UPS system

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GO GREEN ELECTRIC
4.9(
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Serving West Hills, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Look, when it comes time to hire someone to do work on your home, you're looking for quality of work, reliability, and affordability. Go Green Electric scores highly on all those counts. As a bonus: they're absolutely lovely people to work with as well. I would unhesitatingly recommend Ido and Go Green Electric to anyone needing electrical work done."
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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gephart Electrical Services
4.7(
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Serving West Hills, 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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Response time40 mins
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Electric Zone
4.8(
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Serving West Hills, 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."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

Window AC units use a fair amount of electricity, but significantly less than central AC systems. Because they are more energy-efficient for cooling individual rooms or small spaces, their usage is comparatively low. On average, a window AC unit consumes between 500 and 1,400 watts, while a central AC system uses over 3,500 watts—meaning a window unit uses about one-third of the energy. This typically translates to a monthly running cost of $15 to $40, although this can vary depending on external factors.

An average, 400-square-foot electric heated driveways consume approximately $3 per hour in terms of electricity. The price may slightly fluctuate depending on your local energy cost. A simple formula to calculate your heated driveway’s total wattage consumption is by multiplying the square footage by 50 watts and then dividing it by 1,000 to get the kilowatt number. Multiply that with your local energy cost per hour and there you have the hourly operating cost.

Yes, most electric and automatic gates can be opened manually. They are equipped with a manual override or release mechanism that detaches the motor from the gate, allowing it to be moved by hand. This feature is essential during power outages or other emergencies.

To activate the manual override, you will typically need a specific key or tool. In some cases, you may also need a screwdriver to remove a cover to access the release mechanism. The use of a key is a common security measure to prevent unauthorized individuals from manually opening the gate.

Because every model is different, it is highly recommended to consult your gate's user manual to familiarize yourself with the specific procedure before you need to use it. Keep any necessary keys or tools in an accessible location. Be aware that automatic gates can be very heavy, so opening and closing them manually may be difficult.

In North America, electric gates are also subject to the UL 325 Standard for Safety, which includes provisions to allow emergency responders to access the property.

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