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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. 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 service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems

Services we don't offer

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Accepted payment methods

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Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 351-375 of 1718 reviews

Debbie S.
07/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Alan arrived on time, set to work, installed the ceiling fan, and cleaned up all the packaging materials. WONDERFUL! Great job! The "A" ratings that I gave for Quality, Responsiveness, Punctuality, and Professionalism are for him. I gave this an "Overall" rating of "B" for two reasons. First, I agree with some of the other comments about the staff who answered the telephone. They made me feel stupid. Yes, I am a female; and, I admit I don't know a lot of the terms of the business. But, work with me, please. Second, in comparison to some of the other deals on Angie's List for installation of a ceiling fan, the price was more. The pricing for the replacement of an existing ceiling fan was on par with other companies. Bottom line - would I call them again? Yes, ABSOLUTELY. Alan did an EXCELLENT job. I am very pleased. I have no complaints with the quality of the work performed.
Description of Work: I had two Angie's List deals - one for the installation a new ceiling fan in the master bedroom and the second for replacing an existing ceiling fan.

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
$265

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review and please don't be insulted if we ask a lot of questions. We want to ensure that when our tech arrives at your home, he is fully prepared to complete all of your projects. We look forward to your next project !

Paul S.
07/2015
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
The install was very clean, and fast. Installation of the new wall box, switch, and movement of an existing wall switch were all done with no additional charge. The fan is balanced and noise free.
Description of Work: Assembly and installation of new ceiling fan, with accompanying wall control 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
$265

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope that you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan !

William H.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went very well. They came out and they were very professional. He explained to me how this light fixture that is a typical builder installed light fixture is very bad, recommended that we get rid of the rest of them, did a full inspection starting with the panel and going throughout and we also talked about possibly doing some upgrades of some lighting in our house such as maybe some basement reset lighting, things like that. So yes, very, very good company. When we were talking about lighting fixtures, he was telling me, "You know, anything that you can do yourself, just to keep the price down," You could tell he wasn't trying to sell - like for example, we want to put a light fixture up in our living room where there is no ceiling junction. And he was explaining that there would be a couple of holes that they would have to do and instead of doing it themselves at their hourly rate, he suggested that, "You can do that easily yourself." So you can tell they're not trying to get as much money out of people as they can. You can tell they're being honest. We're thinking this fall of having them come over and do a good six or eight hours worth of - we want to do some upgrading of our electrics.
Description of Work: We had a situation where a light fixture exploded and actually burned the ceiling and left a huge black mark.

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. Every member of your staff seeks to provide a superior service experience. This includes finding the most efficient and economical plan for the project. None of our staff are compensated by commission (like so many other firms) so they have no motivation to up-sell. We are truly looking out for the best interests of our clients !

Vincent C.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I purchased a Big Deal to install 8 recessed lights. The technician arrived on time and quickly started the requested work. The technician explained what he was doing each step and answered any questions I had. The lights were installed well and the job was a success.
Description of Work: Installation of 8 recessed 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
$850

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We hope that you enjoy your new recessed lighting !

Elaine E.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Everything went great! The technician was very pleasant and efficient.
Description of Work: Install a ceiling fan

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. We hope that you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan !

Elaine B.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The inspection went as expected and accomplished what we needed.
Description of Work: They inspected our panel and 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
$90

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

Yolanda L.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
It went perfect. He demonstrated how the new fan worked and didn't leave a mess!
Description of Work: Tested the old fan and confirmed that it had gone bad. Once this was done, he was able install the new fan and even cleaned the mess!

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. We look forward to your next project !

Jerry W.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician was prompt and performed the work quickly and correctly. Technician was very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely use this company again for my future electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed wifi termostat and checked electrical panel for issues

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
$100

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

L R.
06/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Inspection was completed with one minor recommendation.
Description of Work: Angie's List safety inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
2011 ? Thanks for the nice review and remembering !

David G.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Everything went great. Dale was on time, professional and did a great job. Price was less than expected. Much appreciated.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling fan in 16-ft 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
$190

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan !

Matt J.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
The technician arrived on time and was very professional and very fast. He took down all of the prior units and wired in new connectors for the new units, plugged them all in and tested the system. So far all is good, no false alarms or other problems.
Description of Work: They diagnosed problems with a "linked" smoke alarm system with eight units. They replaced all eight 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 Detectors do not last forever. They MUST be replaced at least every 10 years. Thanks for letting us make your home a safer place !

Eric S.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had a pinhole leak in a water line which resulted in water dripping into the electrical box We had another electrician inspect the box. He identified the leak and I shut off the water to the broken line. He then insisted that we need a new box since the box had been wet and it would corrode. For every major expense I always obtain a second opinion. The CET electrician came out the day after I called them. He was on time and assessed the situation in a through and efficient manner. He determined that the water had not done any significant damage and the box is still serviceable. A replacement is not required. He did caution that a circuit breaker may need to be replaced in the future.
Description of Work: He inspected the electric box and gave us a second opinion on what action to take resulting from water leak that dripped water into the box. Recommended replacement of any circuit breakers that fail in the future because of the water. Box was not damaged and did not need replacement.

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
$100

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We will always provide our clients with an honest assessment of the situation. One of the many benefits of staying busy is that our techs never try to extend the time on a job or suggest unnecessary work. A lot of other firms generate work in this way and it is dishonest. We are 100% honest and are much more interested in building trust than to attempt to charge for something that does not need to be done.

Kathy S.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The technician, Dale, telephoned first and arrived at my home at the scheduled time. He was friendly, totally professional, and knew exactly what had to be done. And, he had so much patience! I purchased a ceiling fan from a company that allowed me to choose which components I wanted with it so there was the ceiling fan itself, the blades, and the remote control all in separate packages with lots of little packets of screws and bolts and wires to open. Dale spent over 2 hours installing everything. When he finished, it worked perfectly. I was very happy with Certified Electric Technologies and plan to contact them in the near future with some additional electrical work that I need to have done.
Description of Work: Certified Electric Technologies removed my old ceiling fan and installed a new ceiling fan with remote control.

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
$129

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We really appreciate your taking time to post such a detailed review of our service. Reviews like this are what make AL such an invaluable source of information when trying to select a vendor.

Ken B.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The technician was in and out. He did a professional job and we are very happy with the fans.
Description of Work: install new ceiling fans

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. We hope you are enjoying your Ceiling Fans !

Amado S.
06/2015
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Well the scheduler was not very customer friendly. The technician however, was personable and explained the problem. The advertisement is ambiguous. The inspection you buy is actually a point inspection that the company has predetermined. The inspection is, quite frankly, worthless and a solid waste of my money. I pad for a company to come do an inspection and not at all attempt to repair my original problem. The company was more concerned with the point inspection than the reason I needed an electrician. I will never recommend this company nor request their services again. I did find a company that satisfied my electronically needs. I really hope Angies list has better services. That one was not good. I will try again with hopes of a better result.
Description of Work: Inspected the property's electrical based on their point based inspection sheet ........

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

$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
It is important to read and understand what you are purchasing so you are not disappointed. You purchased a 10 Point Electrical Safety Inspection for $89. The details of what you purchased are clearly indicated on the AL website. We performed an inspection of your home's electrical system and pointed out deficiencies and/or safety issues. The overwhelming majority of purchasers find it to be a good value. Our tech showed you a number of issues and, like we do with every inspection, we emailed you an report indicating the issues that needed attention. You declined the minor repairs that would have made your home more safe. We are pleased to hear that you were able to "find a company that satisfied my electronically needs"

Tom G.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very Well. Gentleman did a professional job. handled work in a timely manner and cleaned up after himself. Some additional effort needed to be made to accomodate the job, including running some additional wiring. Gentleman assessed the requirements quickly and made the necessary adjustments.
Description of Work: Install a new Ceiling Fan/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
$172

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan !

Claire M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
First rate. Got the job done quickly and thoroughly and answered all of my questions about other possible lighting issues. Also a nice guy. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company. Gary the owner who made my appointment over the phone was also very helpful.
Description of Work: Showed me how to correct the breaker switch for my bedroom lights and mounted a ceiling 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
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Every member of our staff works very hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and reviews like this show that the hard work pays off !

Elizabeth H.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Todd was on time, pleasant, courteous, knowledgable and efficient. We were very pleased with the service and would not hesitate to use this company in the future.
Description of Work: examined and replaced an outside light, checked a wall outlet which has been problematic and checked the condition of our main 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
$150

David C.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The provider called before showing up, came on time, and did the work well. The overall cost was lower than I had been quoted over email, which made me very happy :) Great experience with this company.
Description of Work: The provider repaired many small electrical jobs around our house to get it ready for move-in.

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
$238

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Making clients happy with our service is every staff member's goal. We look forward to your next project !

NORMAN M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service was very professional. He replaced the defective GFI in the master bathroom, then tested other GFIs on every floor of my house. No repairs were needed. He then applied a compound that essentially caulked the external entrance of the electric service into the house to prevent water entry. He was in and out quickly.
Description of Work: 1. Replaced defective GFI 2. Checked other GFIs for proper functioning in kitchen, wet bar and bathrooms 3. Caulked external entry of electrical service

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 terrific review. We appreciate the compliment as to our professionalism. We pride ourselves on not only having excellent technical abilities but to also run a professional business. Many service firms have technical skills but do not have the ability to operate and manage a business. Our clients know that they can easily reach us and we are happy to answer questions and provide any follow-up that is necessary for a project. We also stand behind our work 100% with a lifetime warranty on labor.

Jason M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Even though I could not use Certified Electrical Technologies for my project, I was very impressed by their professionalism and willingness to provide (free) advice, even on a job they were not bidding on. If I lived in an area they service, I would have used them.
Description of Work: Even though the company does not do residential electrical work in DC, Gary took the time to speak to me on the phone and provide his professional opinion on the prices quoted to me by another electrician for work in my house. He also provided recommendations on things to ask about and follow up on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. Although we no longer perform permitted work in DC (just too difficult to interact with the DC "government") we are always happy to answer questions and provide professional advice. As a leader in the Residential Electrical Service industry we know that members of the community count on us to provide information that they can trust. This is one of the many ways that we give-back to the community that has supported us for over 35 years.

Rosemary W.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The inspection went well. We found out that our electrical panel had ten burnt out neutrals. Our new panel was install by a contractor after we had experienced a house. Having the new information we were able to contact the contractor to get the panel fix.
Description of Work: We received a home electrical 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 great review. Unfortunately the contractor that installed your panel had no idea what they were doing. We are glad we were able to identify the problems so you can have the installation done properly

Gilma D.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The service provider was very punctual and provided excellent service. It only took 30min to replace ceiling fans.
Description of Work: Replace existing ceiling fans

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
$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you are enjoying you new fan ! Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism

Robert M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I contacted CET on a Sunday for a price on installing a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling. I received a response in an hour. I than set up an appointment for a Friday between 10-2. On Friday, they called at 12:56 letting me know they were on their way and were to arrive in 20 minutes. Once there, the job went fine. They identified a problem that the builder had done and corrected it. After that, they went through the run down on the fan and the job was over. A great job! I will call again if the need comes up.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan located on a cathedral 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
$237

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We hope you are enjoying you new fan !

william S.
05/2015
4.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
My original appointment had to be postponed because the technician was sick. When I called to see if someone was on standby because I had taken a day of leave to meet the technician, the customer service was awful. I was called a jerk and talked down to. I was told to go to work even though it was already too late. As a result, I gave a low rating for professionalism. In terms of the work performed after I had rescheduled, the service was top notch. Dale was fantastic. He got right to work made sure everything was done correctly. He showed me how to operate everything. I can't say enough how good he was. He was professional and apologized for how I was treated by the customer service rep. I would have Dale come again anytime electrical services are needed.
Description of Work: Purchased coupon to have two ceiling fans installed. Understood that provider would cut holes in drywall to wire the fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$570

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the service. We look forward to your next project

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://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
2705160837
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2023

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 inspection,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Handyman Services,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Generator,
TV Service - Cable

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,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.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems
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Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://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