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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
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Serving Guadalupe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

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Emergency services offered

"It is a great company. They gave great customer service. They are very professional, very clean. I can't say enough about them.  It was money well spent."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Guadalupe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."
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Griffin Plumbing - Orcutt, California Facebook
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Serving Guadalupe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"HUGE THANK YOU for sending such a qualified polite neat drain problem solver. Sean Made a through assessment and gave 3 options. My problem was created by a prior plumber. I will refer GRIFFIN to everyone and will always call for future needs. Thomas C."
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Vortex Filtration Inc
5.0(
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Serving Guadalupe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vortex Filtration Inc is a excellent company with vast experience & knowledge in conditioning potable well water. I recommend Vortex Filtration Inc to design build and install their patented Vortex water system to solved all well water conditioning issues. My client had a problem for over tens years prior to the installation of the Vortex system. Once installed, the well water in the holding tank was crystal clear. Thanks Vortex!"
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Elite Rooter
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Serving Guadalupe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"I called Elite Rooter to come out and check out my kitchen sink , and they were able to get it unclogged super quick , they were very professional and kept me in the loop while the work was being done."
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Guadalupe, CA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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