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Ace Electric
5.0(
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Customers say: True professional

"Because of Alexander’s attention to detail and desire to do the job correctly our electrical system is better now than it ever was. Alexander communicates great, is prompt, honest and professional. We are pleased to say Alexander is the only Electrician we will hire for all our electrical needs."
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+8

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Current Source Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent experience with Current Source Electric owner, Louis! Quick, efficient and cost effective good value. He demonstrates skill and insight into the process of understanding and completing electrical jobs. We will be using him for all our future electrical requirements. Polite and thoughtful in addition! Couldn't be more happy with his work."
Response time10 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
MartinHill Electric
5.0(
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in all things electrical and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

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New build residential

+4

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WESTERN STAR LIGHTNING PROTECTION
5.0(
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Western Star Lightning Protection is a leading lightning protection and lightning rod installation company that services all western states. As members of NFPA, we only use UL-listed materials. We have the experience and expertise to install lightning protection systems that meets the highest safety standards. Contact us for quotation and you will find that prices are truly affordable. 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.

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Residential Installs
Residential Installs
Residential Installs

+17

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red Rocks Lightning Protection
4.8(
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The service was excellent! The owner of the company did the installation. He was knowledgeable and friendly. This company was reasonably priced and very professional!!!"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes. Even when it’s not in use, an outlet is still connected to wiring, and if the wiring is faulty or wet, a fire can occur. Broken outlets can also cause fires, for the same reasons; in fact, most broken outlets are broken due to damaged or worn-out wiring. It’s worth replacing outlets that are old or damaged with the help of an electrician.

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.

Yes. A pellet stove should have its own 110V outlet and dedicated circuit breaker. Otherwise, it could overload the system. Pellet stoves can create major fire hazards if they aren’t wired properly or have to share circuits. Get in touch with a local electrician or pellet stove expert if you need to run new wiring for a pellet stove.

A home electrical inspection usually takes one to two hours. Full home inspections fall on the longer side, while code compliance inspections that focus on a single repair or installation may only take a few minutes. Optional add-ons like infrared inspections can add time, but these aren’t usually included in your standard inspection.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

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