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Certified Electrical Technologies

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional phones - (410)823-5252, (410)312-5252, (410)295-5005, (301)858-5252. Award winning. Additional address - PO Box 60650 Rockville, MD, 20859, 7879 Cessna Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Upgrades, panel replacements, GFI receptacles, smoke detectors, lighting upgrades & installation, surge arrestors, home automation, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, heavy UPS, correct code violations & carbon monoxide detectors.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8887 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 326-350 of 887 reviews

JC M.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was completed and CET's representative was informative as he set about finishing the work in the allotted time.
Description of Work: I had a punch out list of electrical needs from a home inspection and CET was given a five item list to correct.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

HAL H.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Purchased as a Big Deal. Called to schedule visit, first available day was about a week away. We scheduled the visit for 9am to 1pm. On the scheduled day, the electrician called at about 7:30am, said his first appointment had cancelled and asked if he could come at 8am. I gladly agreed, and he showed up a few minutes after 8. It took about 20 minutes to install the surge suppressor in my breaker box, and he was very professional and pleasant throughout. He discussed what he was doing with me while he worked, and answered all my questions. He explained how it worked and how to tell if it tripped. He then cleaned things up. Overall an excellent job. Suppressor seems to be working, but I won't know until I have a surge.
Description of Work: Installed a whole house surge suppressor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and congratulations on a very wise investment ! Installing a Whole House Surge Arrestor is literally the least expensive insurance a homeowner can purchase. The unit protects everything electrical in the home including all of the things that cannot be protected with a plug-in Surge Arrestor. These items include the Heating & Cooling System and all appliances. We have NEVER had a client sustain any electrical damage after we installed one of these units. It even comes backed with a lifetime replacement warranty and a $25,000 protected equipment warranty ! Give us a call and ask for the AL special price to have one installed in your home.

Michael K.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Perfect- really professional and responsive company. We would recommend them.
Description of Work: Installation of ceiling fan and tightening of loose outdoor outlets, confirmation of GFR grounding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Perfect- really professional and responsive company. We would recommend them. Thanks for the great review ! Every member of our team works hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and to get reviews like this !

Lucinda G.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is the second time I have used this company and have received the same electrician, Eric, both times. He is very knowledgeable, professional and quick. I will plan on using this company again for future work.
Description of Work: Killed power to two wall lights as well as installed a new chandelier and changed out the dimmer switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another great review. We really appreciate our long-term clients (we have some for decades) and look forward to their ongoing support !

Judy H.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician called about one half hour before he arrived. He was very neat and showed me what he was doing. I could not test the interlock plate, at the time, because I did not have the proper 30-amp generator cord. However he showed me how it worked and there were brief instructions taped to the circuit box. I tested both outlets and they worked just fine. He was there about 4 hours. I ordered a 30-amp generator cord online. After it arrived, I tried it out. The interlock plate was so tight that I had to hammer it back into place. I contacted CET and made an appointment, on June 14, 2013, for the plate to be adjusted. The same electrician that installed the plate came out to make the adjustment. He called ahead of time and arrived a little before I did, but he waited and said he had recently arrived himself. He said that he would sand down the plate and see if that made it any easier to close. He did it in his truck and then let me try it out. It was a lot easier to operate. I appreciated the CET electrician's promptness and professionalism. I would recommend CET to anyone who needs electrical work done.
Description of Work: Installed an interlock plate on my circuit breaker panel to be used when the electricity goes out and connect to my portable generator. CET also installed two new electrical outdoor outlets and one cover.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review ! This is one of our signature projects. In most cases, we can install a Manual Transfer Switch in a home's Circuit Breaker Panel which allows a portable generator to power every circuit in the home. It is an excellent, less-expensive alternative to a permanent standby generator.

constance R.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Everything was great. He arrived on time, worked quickly, and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: He installed some ceiling fans and fixed some electrical outlets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Everything was great. He arrived on time, worked quickly, and did an excellent job. We cannot ask for better than that ! Thanks for the great review ! Every member of our staff works hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Reviews like this show that our team is doing a great job !

Braddock P.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Contacted home office via e-mail to request installation of the units. The smoke detectors were ordered and a date for installation was chosen. Technician was one I had used in prior work performed and he did another excellent job of installing the units and testing the work to make sure the units performed as desired. Another great job accomplished by CET. This was my third time using CET. I am very pleased with the work and professionalism of the technician staff and customer service personnel.
Description of Work: Installed (2) two interconnected smoke detectors with battery back-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$206

Barbara M.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called before coming, was very conscientious. Worked all the time he was here. Very efficient and was done before noon.
Description of Work: Was here for 3.5 hours and replaced/updated 25 outlets in house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$399

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Jacqueline A.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The technician did an excellent job. No complaints. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I had 2 ceiling fans installed, a fixture assessed, and an outlet replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Ellen P.
06/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service is very professional but lacking in obtaining customer information. there policy is to carry just a 12 foot ladder. Anything higher is a 2 man job and requires them to rent a tall ladder. If that is the case, those questions should be clarified by the provider of service as so many homes that are 15- 20 years old have the vaulted ceilings in Great rooms. It should be there standard to ask. I bought the group for 2 hours of work and the work was finishsed in no time because the main job I called for was not completed. the work they did do was excellent. When I failed to complete an Angies List review; the company called and I explained the problem. Although the owner called back and then offered to make an apt with 2 men renting a ladder; he did not offer any discount to a new call or reduction in the original price. Better customer service would have had me return but I won't now. I would like to respond that the CET offered to come back with 2 men but mentioned nothing about unused time. thanks.
Description of Work: Installed three smoke/carbon monoxide detectors checked one fan and replaced bulbs partially checked second fan in family room with vaulted ceilings...could not complete because didn't have tall enough ladder

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$385

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for posting your review This was an AL Big Deal that included 1 tech for 2 hours. Once it was learned that the subscriber had a 2 story room, we offered to apply any unused time and schedule another visit for 2 techs and a 16' ladder. The subscriber declined

Robert F.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, it went just fine. They did what they were supposed to.
Description of Work: Certified Electrical Technologies performed general wiring services for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review

Gary H.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service turned out as expected. I got what I needed done. The scheduling worked out and they did a good job. The young man even found that one of the outlets was bad and replaced it without charge. I would bring them back when I need electrical services.
Description of Work: They did a whole house review. They checked out the plugs and wiring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

HUGH V.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Two technicians arrived on time, one a trainee, experienced as an electrician, but new to the company. Both were professional in demeanor, and did a great job. Both were knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what they were doing and why. Once the work was done, the area was cleaned to look better than it did prior to the work.
Description of Work: Examined breaker box and replaced light fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for the detailed review. Our goal is to always leave a work space better than we found it. Even though all of our techs have a lot of experience (usually 10+ years) we always make sure a new staff member receives proper and ongoing training to ensure that they do things our way - perfectly. this way we can ensure providing 100% customer satisfaction.

Linda C F.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He came out to put a couple of electrical outlets out on each end of the deck. He was prompt and professional. The work was fine and we didn’t have any problems. We were pleased.
Description of Work: We purchased the big deal for $125.00 for 2 hours of labor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Lee H.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This was somewhere around my 5th time using Certified Electrical Technologies and as always very professional - prompt, courteous, responsible, knowledgeable and with great customer service (even in the setting of their van breaking down for the day). We have a 100+ year old home so rarely are jobs straightforward but I can always count on them to get the job done right at an honest price. I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Replacement/Installation of kitchen track lighting & placement of co-dimmer switches

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another great review. We look forward to your next project !

Sheila C.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went well. When I called to make the appointment the gentlemen who answered was polite and professional. I received a note card in the mail a few days before to remind me of the appointment time. The person who came out called beforehand to let us know when he would arrive. We would definitely not hesitate to contact CET again or to recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Replaced a bad receptacle, removed old and installed new porch light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Our entire staff works hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. It takes a well-coordinated team to make that goal happen. We look forward to your next project !

William M.
05/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called but never showed up to do work.
Description of Work: None

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$99

Ellen M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Did two jobs for me, used a big deal for $125 for 2 hours of service. I didn't know how long the jobs would take and since it costs at least that much for electrician to come out I was happy to get the deal although the jobs didn't take any longer. The electrician also gave me some good advice about light bulbs that I didn't know about using when you have a dimmer. Great experience.
Description of Work: Changed an external light fixture and installed new kitchen dimmer

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. we look forward to your next project !

Valerie M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Service provider showed up in time. He was friendly and professional. He was thorough and completed the job in a timely fashion.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for taking time to post your review. We look forward to your next project !

Douglas B.
05/2013
4.0
lighting, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I bought their Big Deal coupon; the offer was two hours of licensed professional electrical labor. I was not here, when he was putting the kit together, and I think he scratched a little bit of the codian off the inside of the globe and did not balance the ceiling fan, it still wobbles. Then he installed a fluorescent light in our children’s room; I made him put a dimmer switch and he made some comment to my wife saying we could not use a dimmer switch because it would not work, but of course I had researched and the dimmer switch works perfectly fine because I had got dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs; that was a little annoying. He could have tested it before speaking. The owner or lead guy that I dealt with on line was very professional and responsive. I just think that in that particular case, the electrician was not on top of the line. That was the last time that I used them but they were really good for scheduling and they were always on time. Even though they have a great price, I would just rather spend more money and get it done right.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies. I have had them come out more than once. The last time that they came, they installed a ceiling fan and overhead lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for posting your review. Project was completed 12/20/2011 and was an AL Big Deal. The Big Deals are tough since if we don't get everything done in the allotted time, we get complaints. If we work very fast, we get comments like this one. We are no longer offering Big Deals since they seem to generate alot of negative comments unlike our normal reviews. For instance, properly balancing a fan for every speed (if required) can take a significant amount of time. We always recommend against dimming Compact Fluorescent Lamps. The dimming range is very narrow (20%-80%) and the longevity of lamps and dimmers are decreased. If clients insist on using dimmers on CFL's we will install them, but we think it is our professional responsibility to caution them about the performance. We recommend dimming incandescent and halogen lamps only. Where LED and CFL are used for energy savings or longevity we recommend against dimmers. For the record, on 12/26/11 we both called and emailed to inquire if the service was done to the subscriber's satisfaction. We did not get a response from either contact. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, but if we are unaware of any issues, unfortunately we cannot resolve them

Caroline Q.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with my entire experience, from the prompt phone call to schedule, the promptness of the technician, and the quality of work.
Description of Work: Inspected and replaced 25 outlets in my home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$399

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"I was very impressed with my entire experience" Every member of our staff works very hard to ensure that this is the result for every project Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Cindy B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were great. They got everything done. They even got 30 minutes early. I didn't understand anything about my electrical, so the guy spent 30 minutes explaining how it was all set up, and it was a very useful time. He was really good. I couldn't believe how fast they did the job, it was really amazing. I would definitely have them back, they were good.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies for electrical services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Our techs have excellent communication skills and always try to keep our clients up-to-date on their progress and are happy to answer all questions. We have found in our 30+ years that great communication is a key component in any successful project.

Beverly S.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Bought Angie's LIst deal (2 hours electrical work for $125). Electrician was very professional, pleasant and efficient. Accomplished more than I had expected in the 2 hours pre-purchased. Only good things to say.
Description of Work: Installed replacement overhead lights in two rooms; changed two prong outlets to three prong grounded outlets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"Only good things to say". That's what we want to hear Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Zachary B.
05/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went well. It was quick and seemed a little rushed, but I didn't have a whole lot of tasks for him to complete as this was more of a feeling out process.
Description of Work: Installed light fixtures, looked at electrical box, checked outlets, quoted me for a new lighting system in the basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. We look forward to your next project !

Karen B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Enjoyed speaking with the owner to initially set up the appointment (Gary). Got both confirming e-mails and a card in the mail to remind me of our appointment. Haven't seen that degree of professionalism in a long time. Eric, our electrician called a half hour in advance of arriving - was due between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and showed up at 9:30 a.m. Was completely done with all my tasks by 11:10 a.m. I had purchased the $140.00 deal for two hours of work. Very surprised I didn't need two hours - Eric was a very diligent worker and did not waste any of mine or his company's time. He did a great job - felt comfortable leaving him alone in the house while I was outside. He is someone that you can definitely feel confident in. Would definitely hire them again and refer them to anyone requiring electrical assistance.
Description of Work: We had two outdoor outlets, three indoor outlets, a light post head, and a ceiling fan repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$222

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We look forward to your next project !

Contact information

Ellicott City, Bowie, Towson, Glen Burnie, Laurel Annapolis, Baltimore, Edgewater, Pikesville, Columbia, MD 21046

http://www.certifiedelec.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
4141

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Holiday Decorating,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Home Automation,
Wells and Pumps,
Home inspection

FAQ

Certified Electrical Technologies is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Certified Electrical Technologies accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer a senior discount.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Upgrades, panel replacements, GFI receptacles, smoke detectors, lighting upgrades & installation, surge arrestors, home automation, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, heavy UPS, correct code violations & carbon monoxide detectors.

Contact information

Ellicott City, Bowie, Towson, Glen Burnie, Laurel Annapolis, Baltimore, Edgewater, Pikesville, Columbia, MD 21046

http://www.certifiedelec.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM