MERAW ELECTRIC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
MERAW ELECTRIC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Gerhard Electric is a trusted, full-service electrical contracting company proudly serving the South Orange County community. We provide expert installations, lighting and electrical repairs for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our team of skilled electricians deliver exceptional service with the integrity and reliability you deserve. Locally owned and operated since 1981, we pride ourselves in offering up-front, fair pricing, and high-quality workmanship, Guaranteed. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, we provide peace of mind for all your projects. Powering Your Dreams and Lighting the Way Since 1981!
"Quick and easy scheduling, professional technician, great job. "
Michael W on May 2025
Gerhard Electric is a trusted, full-service electrical contracting company proudly serving the South Orange County community. We provide expert installations, lighting and electrical repairs for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our team of skilled electricians deliver exceptional service with the integrity and reliability you deserve. Locally owned and operated since 1981, we pride ourselves in offering up-front, fair pricing, and high-quality workmanship, Guaranteed. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, we provide peace of mind for all your projects. Powering Your Dreams and Lighting the Way Since 1981!
"Quick and easy scheduling, professional technician, great job. "
Michael W on May 2025
With over 30 years of residential experience, Tim Henson's Unique Lighting has been helping home owners in Orange County with all their electrical services and repairs. We pride ourselves on punctuality, cleanliness, listening to our customers and providing them with their best options for repair or install, efficient work, and competitive pricing. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured electrical contracting company. WE PROVIDE COMPLIMENTARY ESTIMATES.
"Tim is the guy you want for the job! A power surge in Laguna tripped and fried my main power supply breaker. It was a Sunday night when I called Tim and to my surprise, he answered the phone! He assured me that even though he was booked the following day, he would take care of the problem. Tim met me at 7am Monday morning (before his other appointments). He had already purchased a replacement breaker and had my electricity back on by 8am! That level of service and professionalism is hard to find, so I wanted to leave a review to let everyone know that Tim Henson should be your first and last call for anything electrical!"
Patrick S on March 2025
With over 30 years of residential experience, Tim Henson's Unique Lighting has been helping home owners in Orange County with all their electrical services and repairs. We pride ourselves on punctuality, cleanliness, listening to our customers and providing them with their best options for repair or install, efficient work, and competitive pricing. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured electrical contracting company. WE PROVIDE COMPLIMENTARY ESTIMATES.
"Tim is the guy you want for the job! A power surge in Laguna tripped and fried my main power supply breaker. It was a Sunday night when I called Tim and to my surprise, he answered the phone! He assured me that even though he was booked the following day, he would take care of the problem. Tim met me at 7am Monday morning (before his other appointments). He had already purchased a replacement breaker and had my electricity back on by 8am! That level of service and professionalism is hard to find, so I wanted to leave a review to let everyone know that Tim Henson should be your first and last call for anything electrical!"
Patrick S on March 2025
P S Electrical is known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. Please call today, we appreciate your business.
"Paul was very professional , he know what he was doing, he took a root cause analysis approach and rectified."
Justin D on May 2025
P S Electrical is known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. Please call today, we appreciate your business.
"Paul was very professional , he know what he was doing, he took a root cause analysis approach and rectified."
Justin D on May 2025
At All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical we take great pride in being an award-winning contractor serving our community since 2009. With exceptional expertise and years of experience, we are dedicated to addressing all your HVAC, plumbing and electrical needs. Plumbing, HVAC & electrical problems suck! We get it! Nobody wakes up in the morning expecting to have flickering lights, no cold air or flooding so deep they need a rowboat to get to the phone! But when it happens, just call All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical and get a trusted, highly trained service professional who’s going to diagnose and fix your problem the right way - the first time! Discover why our customers remain customers for life by booking online in just minutes on our website at www.allcityplumbing4u.com.
"Did a good job!"
John N on May 2025
At All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical we take great pride in being an award-winning contractor serving our community since 2009. With exceptional expertise and years of experience, we are dedicated to addressing all your HVAC, plumbing and electrical needs. Plumbing, HVAC & electrical problems suck! We get it! Nobody wakes up in the morning expecting to have flickering lights, no cold air or flooding so deep they need a rowboat to get to the phone! But when it happens, just call All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical and get a trusted, highly trained service professional who’s going to diagnose and fix your problem the right way - the first time! Discover why our customers remain customers for life by booking online in just minutes on our website at www.allcityplumbing4u.com.
"Did a good job!"
John N on May 2025
PACIFIC ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Would never hire again."
Bren W on February 2025
PACIFIC ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Would never hire again."
Bren W on February 2025
LET THERE BE LIGHT ELECTRIC INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Check us out on Instagram
"Very happy with the quality of work. He came out right away to give me a bid. After we started the job they were on time and got it done right. I will definitely use them again on the next project."
Scot W on October 2023
LET THERE BE LIGHT ELECTRIC INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Check us out on Instagram
"Very happy with the quality of work. He came out right away to give me a bid. After we started the job they were on time and got it done right. I will definitely use them again on the next project."
Scot W on October 2023
Specializing in custom home audio/video, network, automation ( lights/curtain/FULL Home Automation ) sales, service, installation from simplest TV installation to elaborate custom home theater systems
"Truly a fantastic job!!"
Andrew S on July 2024
Specializing in custom home audio/video, network, automation ( lights/curtain/FULL Home Automation ) sales, service, installation from simplest TV installation to elaborate custom home theater systems
"Truly a fantastic job!!"
Andrew S on July 2024
Steve Cavenee Electric has proudly served Southern California, including Orange, West Riverside and East Los Angeles counties for over forty years, since 1980; Licensed, Insured, and Bonded under California State License number C10 467884. During that time, we have maintained a small crew of electricians, which has allowed us to deliver the kind of personalized service our customers have come to expect. BBB acredited. We are happy to offer a $10 Senior Citizen discount for customers over 65, as well as a free service panel "Tune-up" for all Angie's List members, (a $75.00 value). You can reach the office at 714-974-7063.
"Although I didn't complete the project, Janna’s communication was transparent and prompt. I will definitely work with them on a project in the future, and I highly recommend them."
Peter G on November 2024
Steve Cavenee Electric has proudly served Southern California, including Orange, West Riverside and East Los Angeles counties for over forty years, since 1980; Licensed, Insured, and Bonded under California State License number C10 467884. During that time, we have maintained a small crew of electricians, which has allowed us to deliver the kind of personalized service our customers have come to expect. BBB acredited. We are happy to offer a $10 Senior Citizen discount for customers over 65, as well as a free service panel "Tune-up" for all Angie's List members, (a $75.00 value). You can reach the office at 714-974-7063.
"Although I didn't complete the project, Janna’s communication was transparent and prompt. I will definitely work with them on a project in the future, and I highly recommend them."
Peter G on November 2024
Electrical installation and repair for all your needs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Family owned & operated.
"Better than I clould have imagined. They were in and out within a couple hours. The workmanship was perfect. Plus, I had some underneath lighting to my kitchen cabinets that haven't worked in 30 years. They fixed that with no charge. This was the second time I used them with a year, and both time I was elated with the work. This time I didnt boither even gettiung a second quote from another company."
Harry W on December 2020
Electrical installation and repair for all your needs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Family owned & operated.
"Better than I clould have imagined. They were in and out within a couple hours. The workmanship was perfect. Plus, I had some underneath lighting to my kitchen cabinets that haven't worked in 30 years. They fixed that with no charge. This was the second time I used them with a year, and both time I was elated with the work. This time I didnt boither even gettiung a second quote from another company."
Harry W on December 2020
Warning signs include outlets that no longer grip plugs securely, visible damage to the faceplate, unusual warmth, or discoloration around the outlet. If you notice sparking when plugging in devices, breakers that trip when the outlet is used, or detect burning smells, these indicate potentially serious problems requiring immediate professional attention.
A straightforward outlet replacement takes a qualified electrician about 30 minutes or less. However, if the outlet has significant damage or the electrician needs to diagnose underlying electrical issues, the repair might extend to a couple of hours. The timeline depends on the complexity of the problem, accessibility of the outlet, and whether additional electrical work is needed.
While simple outlet replacement is technically possible for homeowners with basic electrical knowledge, safety concerns make professional installation advisable. If attempting DIY repairs, you must properly shut off power at the breaker box and verify the circuit is dead using a voltage tester. Complex issues involving circuit problems or specialized outlets should always be handled by licensed professionals to ensure safety and code compliance.
There's no set replacement schedule for electrical outlets in good condition. Instead, replace outlets when you notice signs of damage, loose connections, or functionality problems. Outlets in older homes may need updating to meet current safety codes, especially if they lack proper grounding or are located in areas now requiring GFCI protection, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets contain specialized safety technology that monitors electrical current and quickly cuts power when imbalances are detected. These complex internal components make them more expensive than standard outlets. Additionally, they must be installed in specific locations to meet electrical code requirements, often requiring specialized installation techniques that increase labor costs.
Request verification of proper licensing and insurance coverage. Ask about their experience with similar repairs and their process for diagnosing electrical problems. Request a written estimate detailing parts, labor, and any potential additional costs. Inquire about warranties on their work and the expected completion timeframe. Also, ask if they'll inspect the circuit associated with the problematic outlet to identify any related issues.