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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 851-875 of 887 reviews

Scott C.
11/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Never heard back.
Description of Work: I made an inquiry about adding a line to my electrical panel for a hot tub via Angie's list mail and never heard back. So far two tries on Angie's list Two failures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
It is a known issue with AL that their email inquiries are problematic. We don't always receive all of the inquiries, and subscribers don't always receive responses. We keep a detailed contact log and have never received an inquiry from this subscriber. Our AL profile lists our office phone numbers in MD & VA and email adrress and we recommend that subscribers contact us directly.

James O.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$300

Regina S.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
same as above
Description of Work: I had a ceiling fan installed in my living room. Unfortunately, there was no existing lighting in the position, so wires had to be run through the walls which meant several cuts that needed repair. Since there was no other way to do the job, this does not reflect badly on the Certified Electrical. The electrician was very professional, offered options, and made as little mess as possible. He even moved my fire alarm into a new location for me. Overall, my experience was great! Since I have a number of electrical to-dos, I am sure I will be contacting them again.

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
$166

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thant's what we like to hear - A Great Experience. Thanks for the terrific review and we look forward to your next project !

Lee D.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well.
Description of Work: I have used Certified before. I had some electrical outlets that were not working. They came and found some loose wires in one outlet. The replaced the GFI in the outlet and reset the other 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
$145

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for a great review and your continued business. We look forward you your next project !

Ionica S.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: (Description unavailable)

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

CHRISTEL S.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great!
Description of Work: Excellent service! Friendly technician who knew what he was doing. He installed a whole house surge protection with lifetime warranty. Would definitely use him again as well as highly recommend his services. This was an Angie's List Special Offer!

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
$350

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Excellent Service! is our goal. Thanks for the great review. The Whole House Surge Arrestor is a great value and the cheapest insurance a homeowner can buy. It protects every electrical item in the house from Lighting & Surges and comes backed with a lifetime warranty on parts and labor. It also carries a $25,000 protected equipment warranty from the manufacturer. No home should be without this protection

Kris B.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was good.
Description of Work: $99 for 2 Hours of Licensed, Professional Electrical 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
$99

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

Kathy S.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Outstanding!
Description of Work: The service technician came to check on some gfi outlets that were not functioning, a whole circuit was out. He quickly resolved the problem, was very helpful and informative. He fixed that so fast, I asked if he could check out our main circuit breaker box to make sure everything looked OK. He took off the cover, indicated the equipment was excellent, checked and tightened connections, and stated that it was in better condition than the vast majority he sees, well maintained and working as required, with extra room for growth, should it be needed. I then asked, if he had more time in order to put in some replacement hard wired smoke and CO detectors for me. He did, and verified they were working correctly. All done in less than an hour, very friendly, efficient, courteous, and knowledgable. I will definitely use this company again. Very pleasant experience, and good people to work with.

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
Outstanding is our goal for every service visit ! Thanks for the terrific review. As you can see, we never try to sell clients on unnecessary work. High-pressure sales techniques trying to sell unnecessary work is one of the most common complaints in the service industry and we will not tolerate it. Our techs have no incentive to try to "up-sell" clients. We look forward to your next project !

Stephanie C.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wonderful.
Description of Work: Electrician fixed a broken outlet and two light switches. Despite a morning appointment falling through due to not enough time (he arrived 15 minutes before the end of the time frame and I needed to leave) the electrician made sure he returned later in the day when I was free and completed the job. This was also despite him having to park a bit far from my home due to road work being done on my street. I was impressed by his efficiency and was pleased with the work

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
$136

Tiana O.
09/2012
4.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
It went well.
Description of Work: They put two ceiling fans in, eight recess lights and also one ceiling fixture.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Nice to hear that everything is still working perfectly over a year later ! Of course if anything were to go wrong, we offer a lifetime warranty on our labor. We hope you continue enjoying your fan and lighting

Marianne C.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well.
Description of Work: Installed 3-prong outlets throughout house.

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
Glad we could bring you up to the 21st century with grounded receptacles ! Thanks for the nice review

Marva D.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had two bathroom lights over the medicine cabinet moved approx 6" in order to center them. We also had a new electric outlet put into the bathroom.

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
Thanks for the great review. We appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next project !

Gayle O.
09/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very well.
Description of Work: This company provided excellent service. The task invovled removal of three 30year old ceiling fans, replacing them with new ones. Due to the age of the replaced items, wiring and updating of electrical connections and junction boxes was needed. The technician was prompt, courteous, thorough and skilled in completing the task. He handled challenges effectively without complaint. I would definitely use this company again.

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
$250

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. Our techs are very experienced (some have been with us for decades) and they are experts at residential electrical service. They quickly assess the projects to be done and get right to work. They keep our clients informed of their progress and where they expect to be working in the house. Each one of our techs (like the entire staff) is committed to 100% customer satisfaction

Janet G.
09/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great!
Description of Work: Installed 4 LED recessed lights. Did all the work in the 2hours I purchased from Angie's List. We provided the lights and switch. It went fast because there was already power in the ceiling that was easy to re route. They did an excellent job!

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. Recessed lighting is one of our specialties and our techs are great at these projects (4 lights in 2 hours - wow). We look forward to your next project !

Cynthia S.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Electrician replaced a chandelier with a halogen spot light and put in 3 dimmers. I supplied all the fixtures....they supplied the 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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We love installing new lighting since the results are immediate and often dramatic. We look froward to your next project !

Anthony H.
08/2012
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The service was electrical. Technician corrected one problem, but could not solve the other. I sort of have mixed reviews.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
There were 2 issues on this project. The first was a problem with the front porch light. We found a defective photosensor, and removed it which solved the issue. The second was that when the microwave was operating it caused the voltage in the house to drop several volts. We tried the m/w on 2 different circuits and it did the same thing. We checked all connection in both the circuit breaker panel and the utility meter and found no problems. We concluded that it was likely a utility (BG&E) problem and advised the client to contact the utility and have them test their overhead connections and transformer when the m/w is operating. After viewing this less than perfect review, we contacted the client and found that they have not had the utility firm check it's equipment with the m/w on. We once again recommended having the utility check their equipment. So while the second issue is not resolved, it is not something we can solve. Only the utility may work on their equipment.

Vivian P.
08/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: I purchased a new light unit and electrician installed it and repaired other electric fixtures.

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 love when clients show their appreciation for our superior service by posting great reviews. We look forward to your next project !

Stephen P.
08/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Excellent service!
Description of Work: I had tech install a ceiling fan, replace light fixtures in hallway and repair lighting in panty. Company contact was very responsive to my requests and needs. Electrical Tech arrived as promised, on time, very polite and professional. Excellent service! Highly recommended and will use again.

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
$375

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. The entire staff at CET is committed to providing excellent service and doing whatever we can to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. We look forward to your next project !

Armando G.
07/2012
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They declined to do the service .
Description of Work: Last December 2011, I used this service and they handled the job pretty well. This month I saw another Big Deal from this company and I was happy to buy a coupon and retain their services again. However, after purchasing the coupon for service and making the appointment (8/31/2012), they called back to cancel because they do not service my area. That's not true because they did before. What happened is that they did not have the capacity to service Angie's List clients. So they scaled back and (unprofessionally) told customers that they did not service the areas. They should limit the number of coupons if they do not have the capacity to do the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Unfortunately we do not service Carroll County. Our AL profile shows that we service Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard Counties. When AL runs these Big Deals we specifically tell them not to send the Big Deals to subscribers outside of our service territory. Unfortunately, they always send them anyway to Carroll and Harford Counties. Last December (when things were a little slower) we did our best to service subscribers outside of our service territory. The response this time was so overwhelming, we could not service outside of our service territory. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by AL.

Cathy H.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
it went very smoothly.
Description of Work: Certified came in to install additional lighting in my mother's kitchen. They arrived on time, and did a great job. The job took longer than expected, but they didn't charge us extra. I would definitely use them again.

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. Evry member of our staff is committed to providing a superior service experience. Unless we achieve 100% client satifaction, we are not satisfied and will do everything we can to achieve that goal

REGINA M.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
ffe
Description of Work: The technician who came out was great! Albiet, only the GFI was off, I could tell that the technician would be able to fix the problem. He was very professional. I do have to say that the initial call to the office was a little unpleasant. It sounded like perhaps that person was not the one who normally answers the phone. I would call them again, and just hope that I get someone different who answers the call.

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
$125

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. Many times on small repair issues we are able to solve the problem over the phone which saves the customer money. In order to do this, we have to ask a number of questions to gain more information about the issue. Most people don't mind the questions and they realize that the more information we have, the better we can serve them. Unfortunately some people view the questions as a burden and would rather that we send a tech and have him solve the problem. When we encounter any resistance to our questions, we politely offer to schgedule an appointment. We do our best to make sure each client receives the level of service that they want.

Alan B.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very quick and very professional
Description of Work: Installed two GFCI outlets in each bathroom

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
$200

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. GFCI outlets are required in the Kitchen, Bathrooms, Unfinished Basements, Garages, and all exterior outlet locations. They are safety devices that are required by code and are very inexpensive.

Cathy K.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
very easy fix
Description of Work: gfi 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
$125

Feleke E.
04/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They never got back to me.
Description of Work: I sent them the drawings of what I needed for my basement electrical work. They said they would follow up with me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
On February 20th we spoke to the subscriber who was interested in finishing his basement. After learning that it was a complicated project and the subscriber was planning to perform most of the work himself even though he had no construction experience we declined the project.

elizabeth D.
12/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything looks and works great!
Description of Work: The electrician replaced two lightswitches and 6 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
$180

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for posting such a nice review. Have a Happy Holiday !

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