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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
80%
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 51-75 of 887 reviews

Cortez A.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Job was done well in a timely manner. The technician was knowledgeable and very helpful.
Description of Work: security lights installed outdoors.

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

Dale M.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Perfect. Professional and Clean.
Description of Work: Rob, the electrician, installed one new fan, replaced a second fan, and repaired the light of a third fan. Rob did a great job and represents CET well.

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
$362

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Perfection is our goal. Every member of our team is committed to providing a superior service experience. Thanks for the terrific review

Nancy G.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were fantastic people. If I could give them an A++, I would give it to them. They're in all areas of Maryland and they respond quickly. They're very professional and they do a great job. They're very clean. I couldn't say more better things about them. They were a respective electrical company and I was having major electrical work done. I was going to upgrade to a higher level box and they explained why I didn't need to pay extra for that house, that I was putting more in it than it needed. They definitely were not trying to advantage by selling me a more expensive product. The personnel were great and did a wonderful job. I will absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: I had electrical work done at my mother's house. A new electric box was put in. A couple of frag doorbells, he came in and ran new wiring to the doorbell.

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
$2,400

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
" I couldn't say more better things about them" Thank your for the terrific review. Your very detailed review is what AL is all about. It allows others to make an informed decision. We look forward to your next project!

Sheila A.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went very well. Work done efficiently. We are happy with the new units and know they are installed correctly.
Description of Work: Replace our 3 smoke detectors with new smoke detector/carbon monoxide combination units

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
$300

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Smoke and CO Detectors have to be replaced every 7-10 years. They do not last forever.

Richard G.
08/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician was very professional. Turns out we could have corrected the problem ourselves. We felt very stupid but the tech treated us with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. We have used CET for a number of things and will continue to use them for our electrical needs.
Description of Work: Outlets on porch were not working. Technician corrected the problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for another great review. No project is too small and the reason that we bill in 30 minute increments. We look forward to your next project!

Joan F.
07/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
It was very easy to make an appointment for the service. The service date/time were confirmed via email. The technician arrived on time, brought his own tools & ladder which was needed. He carried the unopened boxed fan upstairs to the location where the installation was occur. He efficiently removed the existing ceiling fan. On opening the new fan to be installed, he asked several questions about how I would like the new fan installed (for example, which side of the blade did I want exposed, (the oak or the white) and answered to my satisfaction the variety of questions I had about the installation. He was professional, courteous, and left the area as clean as he found it. Before leaving, he demonstrated how to operate the fan from the wall-mounted knobs and from the two pulls located at the fan. I was glad that he took the time to do this, since the new fan operated differently than the fan it replaced. All in all, I was exceptionally pleased with all aspects of this purchase, this provider, and this technician.
Description of Work: The technician removed an existing ceiling fan and replaced it with a new one.

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 your for the great and very detailed review! It is appreciated!

Mark J.
05/2016
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had to send the technician away halfway through the job because he just wasn't doing the job. I called the office, and talked to the supervisor, and they wanted to send someone else out, the person who came out to do the big deal work. They scheduled it, then they canceled it, and so I just went with someone else. He was an older guy, it was not like he was brand new to the job. I had to send him away, and he wasn't able to finish the work.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We would like to point out that the same subscriber gave an "A" rated review just above. We suspect that this poor review was a result of a personality conflict between the subscriber a and the tech. We have since communicated with him and none of what is stated in these comments is true, which he has confirmed. He requested that we install 4 recessed fixtures and 2 Ceiling Fans. Upon completion of the 4 recessed fixtures, he asked our tech to leave which was confusing to the tech. We immediately called to see what was wrong and he told us that the tech spent at least 2 hours on the phone during the installation of the lighting. We apologized and suggested that we schedule another tech to perform the Ceiling Fan installation and he agreed. We then checked and found that the tech installed 4 fixtures in 3.5 hours which is right on schedule. We then checked our cell phone account and found that during the time our tech was at the subscribers home he received 3 phone calls (2 from our office) for a total of 14 minutes. He deducted this time from the invoice as is our policy. We contacted the subscriber about this to ensure there was no lingering misunderstanding and he then blamed his wife for the 2 hour phone comment and said that it annoyed him that when checking on the job the tech did not hang up the phone during a brief conversation to speak with the subscriber. We will diplomatically call this a personality conflict. On the day of the second visit for the ceiling fans (scheduled with the tech that had been there on a previous visit and who received the "A" review above) the tech called the subscriber and let him know that he was running slightly late. We like to keep our clients up to date on schedules to minimize inconvenience. Upon hearing that the tech was running late the subscriber requested rescheduling the appointment. Although we had set-aside a significant amount of time for the project, given the earlier issue, we agreed to rescheduling. Our office called to reschedule and he asked if he could call back once he checked his schedule. We, of course, agreed and then never heard from him after that. We regret any service visit that is not 100% successful, but unfortunately we never have full control of the outcome.

Virginia H.
05/2016
5.0
lighting, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
CET was very helpful from the consultation to installation.? Our electrician, Dale, was on time, clean, and took great care to answer all our questions.? Dale was quick to his work which reduced the original estimated labor costs.? I would most certainly use CET again.
Description of Work: Installed a new ceiling fan to the master bedroom.? Installed 2 new exterior outlets on brick 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
$650

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope that you are enjoying your new interior lighting and that your new exterior lighting provides better home security.

Virginia H.
05/2016
5.0
lighting, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
CET was very helpful from the consultation to installation. Our electrician, Dale, was on time, clean, and took great care to answer all our questions. Dale was quick to his work which reduced the original estimated labor costs. I would most certainly use CET again.
Description of Work: Installed a new ceiling fan to the master bedroom. Installed 2 new exterior outlets on brick 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
$650

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope that you are enjoying your new lighting !

Marlon P.
04/2016
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was alright. They came out about a week later. They just came and did an inspection and that was it, I did not expect much more. Interaction was limited. The inspection was limited, just check to make sure it was working and that was it. I thought that they would have done a little more intensive inspection of the system. It was y misunderstanding of what was going to be done.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies for an inspection.

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

$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for your feedback. Not understanding the description of an AL Big Deal or the associated terms and conditions (which are published with it) will almost certainly result in disappointment, We are happy to clarify anything before, during, or after the service to ensure 100% satisfaction. The overwhelming majority of negative feedback we see is not with our service, but like this, a disappointment based on unrealistic expectations of a purchased promotion. That said, the AL 10 Point Electrical Safety Inspection is very popular and most people find great value in the promo.

Doreen E.
04/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
. We contacted CET with some questions. Gary got back to us quickly with the information needed. Set up the appointment time and they called us to confirm the arrival time of the service person. All the work was done quickly and without problems. Alan was great about explaining the new features of the smoke detectors, and the importance of having your detectors changed out after 10 years. Even if you change the batteries after a while the smoke detectors are just not as effective. These new ones have a 10 year battery that doesn't chirp. We have used CET before and would used them again
Description of Work: Alan removed the old and provided and nstalled 9 new smoke detectors. He also replaced a door bell.

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
$360

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. You bring up an important safety issue. Smoke Detectors don't last forever. They need to be changed on a periodic basis. NFPA recommends replacing any Detector over 10 years old. They may still be on, but they are not detecting smoke effectively

Suzanne B.
04/2016
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The inspection went fine and was very informative but the report I received afterwards was a little dissapointing. I was going to take notes to remember it all but the inspector said I would get a report. The report I got was just a very brief list of items and did not provide the suggested repairs for the problems found nor did it include all of the problems found. I was left wishing I had written down all of the information I received verbally from the inspector - who was very good.
Description of Work: electrical safety inspection

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

$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for letting us know in this review that you wanted more information. Copies of your invoice and the inspection were emailed to you today. We are also available by phone or email if you require additional information.

Sheila A.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went well. Phil knew exactly what was wrong and fixed the problem
Description of Work: Inspected all outlets, replace GFI outlet.

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 nice review. We look forward to your next project !

Michelle L.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. My tech was prompt, professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. His name was Eric Carlton. I would definitely call this company again, and I'd ask for Eric if I could.
Description of Work: They installed a fan with a lamp.

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
$150

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and yes you may request a tech like many of our repeat clients do. We look forward to your next project !

Mario D.
03/2016
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Jesse from CET did an awesome job for us. He is a very nice and very competent guy, and we appreciated his flexibility and professionalism in getting the job done. There were some issues that came up that would have stopped most people in their tracks, but Jesse used his ingenuity and knowledge gained from experience to solve the issues. Also, Gary (the owner) picked up the phone when I first called the company, answered every single one of my questions and explained some things to me (30 minutes on the phone with the owner is not commonplace), and got me on the schedule quickly. We will never use another electrical company as long as CET is around.
Description of Work: Installed 3 new quad outlets for medical equipment in our home, a new duplex outlet, a new bathroom exhaust fan, and a whole house surge protector.

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
$1,450

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are key components in any successful project. Every member of our team works hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and reviews like this show us that our hard work and dedication to customer service are noticed and appreciated.

Kim E.
03/2016
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The coupon expired and they would not honor the face value. I left several messages over the couse of several months and never got a reply via phone or email.
Description of Work: Nothing

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

$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
This subscriber contacted us on 6/23/14 to discuss installing a Ceiling Fan in a Bedroom. She never scheduled the project, and as such, was never charged for any service. We keep very detailed records on every customer (or potential customer) contact. For the record: Although AL coupons and promotions have expiration dates (as required by law) we have NEVER refused to honor a promotion and never will. We have been in business for over 35 years and will honor a promotion FOREVER.

Thankful V.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called CET on a Tuesday afternoon, and they were able to schedule me for between 8 am and 12 pm on that Thursday morning. I was pleased they could come out that quickly (they could have come Wednesday afternoon but I couldn't be home then). David Lilly called at about 8:30 am to let me know he would be arriving in 15-30 minutes, depending on traffic. He arrived in about 20 minutes. I can't say enough great things about him - he immediately put on "booties" to protect my floors, was very personable and engaging, worked efficiently, explained what he had done, and reassured me that everything was fine (I was worried that I had more significant problems with my electrical panel). I thought the cost was very reasonable. I found CET on Angie's List, choosing them because of all the great reviews. I would absolutely trust CET, and particularly David, with any future electrical work we need done.
Description of Work: replaced a breaker; tightened all connections on electrical panel

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
$160

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
" I would absolutely trust CET, and particularly David, with any future electrical work we need done." We appreciate the great review and kind words. We look forward to your next project !

Hal R.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very smooth, efficient Polite installer Clean install with no issues
Description of Work: installed 4 recessed lights in living room ceiling

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
$400

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Installing recessed lighting is one of our signature projects. We are delighted to hear that your are pleased with the project and hope that you enjoy your new lighting !

Helen P.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Dale, our technician, was great! He called ahead of time, and even showed up early. He was very friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond to help us with our electrical issues in our new place. He wore boot covers the whole time and left the place nice and tidy!
Description of Work: Swapped out 2 fans, fixed a faulty light socket, helped solve cable hookup problem

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

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

Barry P.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Quick and competent work. No complaints.
Description of Work: Replaced an electrical box and installed a light fixture in the ceiling

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
$140

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and glad we were able to make the repair before any damage occurred with the faulty electrical box

John H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were contacted after the order to send a photo of the electrical box to make sure we had space to install the surge protector. We were contacted and asked for three possible dates for the install. We were notified of the date of the install within a 3 hour window. The day of the install the technician called within the 3 hour window to let us know he would arrive in 20 minutes. The tech arrived and the install took about 15 minutes. He explained how the surge protector worked and provided the warranty booklet. After a little cleanup he provided an invoice (we had paid through Angie's List) which I signed and received a copy. All quick, neat, and tidy
Description of Work: Installed whole-house surge protector.

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
$199

Chuck S.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Eric arrived when he said he would. He completed the job in a professional manner. I would us him again.
Description of Work: Removed tw0 8 foot florescent light fixtures. Add one outlet. Hang two LED shop lights.

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
$240

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

Phyllis A.
02/2016
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
did what they were paid to do
Description of Work: assessment

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
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for posting the review for service 2 1/2 years ago. We know Angie can be quite ....... persistent about posting reviews.

Phila H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Excellent. I had an outlet with the prongs of a broken plug stuck in it - he removed the prongs and checked the outlet. I had another with a dodgy Reset button - he checked it and suggested that it be replaced. I had a ceiling fan with a broken light fixture - he made an initial examination and offered suggestions on how it could be fixed. And I had three nonfunctioning fluorescent lights; he inspected each and offered guidance on their repairs also. He provided a range of options to fix the nonfunctioning items, from DIY to contracting with CET, and gave me an estimate along with advice on how I could get the best value for my money. He even offered input one what to do with a failing torchiere lamp. Very helpful and professional; I would definitely use his/CET's services again.
Description of Work: Checked my electrical outlets and fuse box; listened to my list of concerns and checked into each and offered his advice.

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

Kyle C.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Jesse Rosenthal performed the safety inspection. He called prior to arriving and was very professional. He performed a thorough inspection of our house (including the garage, basement, and outside) and took time to explain not only what he was doing and why, but what he found and the recommendation to fix (if necessary). I had a few questions of my own including the installation of vent fans in the bathrooms and new outlets in the basement and he helped me understand what the electrician would do vs. what was a DIY or handyman project. When the inspection was done, he wrote up his recommendations and provided an estimate for the repair costs, which he went over in detail. I was pleased with his service and will likely use CET to do the repairs/upgrades.
Description of Work: Electrical House Safety Inspection

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 terrific review. We think that the AL 10 Point Electrical Safety Inspection is an excellent way for homeowners to find out if any electrical safety issues exist and to gain a better understanding of their electrical system. It is also a great bargain at only $89. We look forward to performing the minor repairs that were found to be necessary in the inspection.

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