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Avatar for Apollo Electric
Apollo Electric
5.0(
167
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"excellent fast response from Chris-owner. He came by same day and repaired the frayed power cord for us and we are good to go. Chris was very professional, timely, respectful and great to work with. We wIll keep his info on hand for any other electrical issues we may have in the future. Would highly recommend this company!!"
Original 1960's Zinsco Panel
Old Zinsco Breakers
New 200 amp Panel
Final Product with stucco matched perfectly
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+64

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Dalcon, Inc.
4.8(
78
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Carlos F. was very professional and courteous. He was able to fix my electrical issue promptly & kudos to Dalcon, Inc for providing same day service. Great work & customer service. Would definitely recommend!"
SPAN Smart Panel
SPAN Smart Panel
Los Gatos Multi Meter
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Emelco Electric
4.6(
351
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Timely responses. Arrived promptly at the scheduled time (first business day after sending in an Angie request). They were professional and got the job done. I hired them again when I needed some outlets, switches, and under-cabinet lights installed."
LED  recess lights
Commercial Lighting
Ceiling fan in San Jose
Ceiling fan in San Jose
Recessed lights in Fremont CA

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! I had recessed lighting and added outlets. Jaime was professional, clean, on-time and explained everything he was going to do and did it well. Nothing was left undone. Will definitely hire again when I get my other rooms ready."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Palo Alto
4.9(
9
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience was great! The electrician, Juan, was professional and curious. He took his time to work the problem and provide a good solution. He was able to work with our schedule to complete the project. He even was able to call in another electrician for assistance to complete the project. Juan was able to answer all of our questions. The service was pricey though. We would like to see the pricing be more competitive. Maybe this is an opportunity for Angi versus Mr. Electric. Lastly, Mr. Electric will put holes in your walls to inspect capabilities of accessing routes for wire. We understood this and it was ok for our project. It would be nice if Mr. Electric had a method to minimize the number of holes to drill. Again, we are not knocking the work Mr. Electric did. Just an area for opportunity for future projects."
Chandelier install
New subpanel
New circuits
Charger 1
Charger 2

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LIGHTLINE ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
1
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe from lightline electric was great took good care of me and my family. Loved that he took time to make sure I know my choices and helped me understand PG&E and how to work with them. "
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical switches, outlets & fixtures install or repair projects in Los Altos, 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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