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Avatar for HKY Electric & Communications
HKY Electric & Communications
5.0(
69
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"HKY Electric did an excellent job installing an outdoor outlet. Yousif's communication was excellent, he showed up on time, and he presented multiple solutions to our installation issue, allowing us to select the most cost-effective option for our family. We would definitely use his services again."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+117

Response time4 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carvin Electric
5.0(
17
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am just now beginning to experience issues with my place after buying nearly three years ago and I am needing to hire some professionals to assist. Marvin was excellent in his diagnosis of the issue as well as finding the parts to remedy my malfunctioning light fixture. He was always on time and and was pleasant company while he worked. He did not charge for a service call which was a breath of fresh air and he was more than fair with the price. I will definitely be hiring him again in the future. Thanks again, Marvin!"
Dwight upgrade
Panel Upgrade,  24kw Generac Install
Verifying power to all equipment
Panel Upgrade,  24kw Generac Install
View of conduit offsets

+37

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MJ Electric
4.8(
317
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Outstanding service. Arrived for bid and ultimately the work at agreed upon times. Performed a thorough diagnosis and replaced the faulty GFI outlet quickly and professionally. A separate outlet that I assumed was connected to the same GFI, was actually connected elsewhere. He found the correct GFI and reset it as well. This work was done during COVID times and they arrived with masks and kept their distance. I would highly recommend MJ Electric for their professionalism, timeliness, a fair pricing."
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fregoso Electric Service
4.9(
163
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Luis found a bad connection in a circuit that failed, replaced an outlet and a wall switch. He fixed a problem that actually had been building up for a year and a half after the last electrician did a dangerous hack and charged double. Very professional and kind. Highly recommend Fregoso Electric and will hire them again. "
Shower lights
Vanity lights
200 amp service upgrade
200 amp service upgrade
New 200 amp main-panel

+23

Response time8 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Blue Volt Electric Inc
5.0(
23
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert Soto from Blue Bolt Electric removed my old hanging lights over my kitchen bar and replaced with new hanging lights! Robert is very professional, prompt, and did an excellent job. I am very satisfied with the job he did. He also replaced my bathroom heater fan which will be completed after Wednesday when it will get patched up around the fan since it was smaller than my ancient old one that was beyond repair."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
5.0(
8
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I can’t speak highly enough about Jason and his team at Mr Sparky North County for the work they do at my home in Carlsbad. I needed a number of small electrical jobs done at my home and had previously had other Electricians out who were way expensive for installing new outlets, and updating my old ones. I found them polite, knowledgeable and performed the work quickly, and cleaned up after themselves "
Electrical
177 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.5(
191
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Point Loma Electric and Plumbing install recessed lighting in our kitchen, living room, and dining room. The electricians were great. They made sure that they were placing the lights exactly where we wanted them and had excellent suggestions. The team who did our installation were professional and friendly and left our home perfect and clean. We are very pleased with the end result. They were not the cheapest estimate we got, but we felt the most confident with them and are happy with our decision. We will be calling them back when it's time to replace our water heater."
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation

+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical switches, outlets & fixtures install or repair projects in El Cajon, CA

To select and hire an electrician for your light switch installation, start by evaluating candidates as you would for any skilled position. Ask detailed questions, request a written quote, and verify their licensing credentials. This careful screening prevents unexpected fees and ensures every aspect of the installation, including any drywall repairs, complies with code.

A light switch can malfunction due to compromised wiring or overheating conditions. Faulty connections and excess heat diminish the switch’s performance. If you hear crackling, popping, or hissing sounds when toggling the switch, this indicates active electrical faults that pose a safety hazard and demand immediate professional inspection. Prompt attention prevents further damage and ensures reliable operation.

Installing a light switch takes 30 minutes or less, on average. The installation time depends on the switch type, with dimmer switches requiring additional time compared to standard on-off switches. While the hardware replacement might be completed in 15 minutes, it's essential to adhere to safety protocols, like turning off the circuit breaker and verifying there's no power, for a safe and code-compliant installation.

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