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Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William and his team did a fantastic job upgrading our meter panel. They took care of all the permits and had the job done on time and on schedule. They were extremely communicative throughout the entire process and I would use them for all electrical services in the future."
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
198
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilson Electric is very honest, reliable and responsive and reasonable. What a pleasure it was to deal with them.My rental had no heating. When I purchased it I was told it had heating in the ceiling and it didn't work. I also thought I would need to upgrade my circuit breaker box. Steve came out, checked it out and said all I needed was thermostats and two circuit breakers as the original ones for the bedrooms had been used for the washer and dryer hookups."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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J & I ELECTRIC
4.9(
14
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J&I was hired to mitigate the aluminum wiring in my home by installing Alumiconn connectors in all electrical boxes. This work proceeded without a hitch as J&I had previous experience with Alumiconn connectors. J&I also always arrived at the work site on time, cleaned the work area after completing the work and provided detailed invoices showing labor and materials."
Under cabinet lighting
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen floating shelf lighting
Track lighting
Dining can lights with a pendant light

+10

Response time8 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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B.K. Electric Services
4.1(
142
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High praise to B.K. Electric Services! Great on-time service with a “Can Do” attitude. They did an excellent job installing a very long wire run for an EV charger. Enrique was the representative that came out for the free quotation. He had recommendations that the competition did not offer. The installers (George & Erick), were polite, and hard workers. I’m a little critical on some details of the work being performed. George & Erick addressed my concerns very much to my satisfaction. The office staff were friendly and efficient. I don’t give many reviews, but had to do it for this company. I will be using their services in the future. Thank You, B.K. Electric Services"
Dining Room FIxture (steel)
Kitchen Fixture
Under cabinet LED rope lighting for bar
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+72

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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NMB Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Noah and Daniel were professional, knowledgable, and wonderful to work with. I'd recoommend NHB Electric for all electric needs, simple or complex. Thanks Noah for your prompt service!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.
4.5(
32
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brent, James and Tyler did an upgrade of my 50+ year old electrical panel.The upgrade was from a 50amp service to a 200amp service. Very neat installation. They are a very knowledgable company. Very hard workers, they get straight to business upon arrival to job site. Yes I will hire this company again."
Standby generator
Solar Array installation
New 200 amp electrical panel
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A-lite Electric Systems
4.1(
58
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"REVIEW: A-Lite Install of Security Camera System We had a 4K Five Camera Lorex Security System installed on the outside of our one-story house. In addition to the exterior cameras, the system included a NVR which provided the capability to store the data locally and to view the camera outputs on our 4k TV as the display, and over the internet on our mobile phones, as well as store the data locally on a 2TB recorder. A-lite Electric did the installation. At the start before receiving the bid, a Tech came out to carefully look over the house, including: the location of the cameras, the attic in which the cables would be run and the in-house location of the NVR and display. During our discussion I mentioned an area inside the attic which was difficult to traverse because of the location of a fragile heating duct. He determined that it would not be a problem. Two techs did the installation. They were knowledgeable, careful, helpful, and through. To insure waterproofing, they secured the cameras beneath the eaves, applying caulk to the camera base where it attached to the rough exterior stucco walls and to where the cables passed through the outer house walls. In the interior, they ran the many cables required through a cord cover kit that looks like it was part of the house and is hardly noticeable. Cables were also run through the attic from the NVR to the TV and so that the system could be set up, viewed and controlled from that location--all holes were caulked The techs helped to adjust the cameras to cover the desired areas and the system as displayed on the TV worked beautifully covering the desired exterior areas. We couldnâ  t be happier with the installation by the techs from A-lite, and the resulting performance of the security system."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar Solar, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was so helpful on the phone to help diagnose the problem before the technician could come out. They helped me get replacement equipment that was still under warranty. I would definitely recommend them."
Rodeway Inn
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Conejo Services, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For nearly 50 years, Conejo Services has helped families keep their homes running smoothly without the stress of juggling multiple contractors. From heating and cooling to plumbing, electrical, roofing, generators, insulation, and more, we bring trusted home services together under one roof with our team of expert tradesmen and tradeswomen.\n\nOur approach is simple: do the work the right way, treat customers like neighbors, and stand behind every job. With one call, homeowners work directly with our experienced, in-house professionals.\n\nFounded by Wally Dickey in Thousand Oaks in 1979 and now led by son Branden Dickey, Conejo Services is a multi-generational family-run company built on long-term relationships, honest recommendations, and dependable service — the kind we’d expect in our own homes.\n\nOne call, one trusted team. Conejo Services makes taking care of your whole home easier.

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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Carpinteria, CA

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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