Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Chris and his assistant did a great job working on our electrical. My husband had a great time talking with them and laughing as they were talking to each other. :-)
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Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1968
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Garafano Electric has being taking care of all the electrical needs and upgrades in our 90 plus year old house for a few years now. They always do A+ work. We're currently in the middle of some home renovations and they've been willing and able to work with our erratic schedule. Honest, dependable, and great at what they do. Can't recommend them high enough!"
Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I pretty much never post reviews but had to this time. We installed an above ground pool and I needed an outlet installed. I reached out and they came out on time. The entire team is amazing and I ended up having them do the backyard wiring, yard spotlight, wiring and installation of planter lights around the property and installed a dedicated circuit for the pool itself. The All Quality Electrical Team is really amazing. Their office staff is on top of it and responds very quickly when emailed. The Electricians that came out were all polite, professional, understanding, detail oriented and were all about our being satisfied. I mentioned our just being laid off do to the Virus and they added a discount to help us out. As far as we are concerned All Quality will be the only Electrician we work with moving forward and I will refer them whenever possible."
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Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I would recommend Fairway Electric for any electrical work. They have done various jobs at my home and business from small electrical repairs to an EV Charger for my Tesla. They are quick to provide service and offer great prices. Will always contact them for my future electrical needs."
Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1989
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"The electricians took care of everything and did so in a professional manner- and were fast! I would definitely recommend and would use EL Electric again. I felt the price was pretty reasonable. I got a 10% discount because of my Angie's list membership."
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Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The Technician (George) that came over was in time. He was very helpful in identifying the concerns we had with the appliances electrical outlets and circuit breakers. If we need any more electrical work done on our house we will be searching out to JK Flores for there service."
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Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1977
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I hired Ken Johnson (Johnson Electric) to correct a number of electrical problems which were identified in a pre-sale home inspection. Among these was a replacement of an unsafe old circuit panel, all new power outlets, conduits and receptacles. Ken provided a quote which was very reasonable. Actual work was performed by two technicians. They arrived on time, completed the job the same day, and left the site in pristine conditioner. We were very satisfied with their work and based on my experience I am happy to recommend Johnson Electric for quality electrical projects in your residence."
Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Look, when it comes time to hire someone to do work on your home, you're looking for quality of work, reliability, and affordability. Go Green Electric scores highly on all those counts. As a bonus: they're absolutely lovely people to work with as well. I would unhesitatingly recommend Ido and Go Green Electric to anyone needing electrical work done."
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Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Warranties offered
Offers commercial services
"We hired Instinct Electric (Alonzo) to install a new 220V line for our Heat Pump Water Heater. He delivered outstanding work at a very fair price. He even made an unscheduled stop after hours to complete the electrical connection after the water heater was installed. Excellent communication throughout the process. Installation (including electrical) passed city inspection first time. Thank you, Alonzo!"
+9
Serving Canoga Park, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mitch at REM provides excellent service and very reasonably priced. He provided outstanding work and great customer service. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough. He works hard to to provide quality custom work. Highly recommend! We will be requesting Mitch for all our electric work needs."
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There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.
There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.
Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.
Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.
Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.
Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.
The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:
Apprentice
Does not always require a license depending on the state.
Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.
Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.
Always require supervision.
Journeyman
Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.
Can usually supervise apprentices.
They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.
Master
Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.
Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.
Not a recognized rank in all states.
Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.
Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.
Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.
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