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M J Prime Electric Incorporated

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M J Prime Electric Incorporated

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent workmanship and always on time."

Rosemary L on June 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent workmanship and always on time."

Rosemary L on June 2022


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Chris The Electrician

4.94(
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Chris The Electrician

4.94(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

We are a Los Angeles and Santa Clarita full services electric company, family owned. We provide quality service. No job is too small, and all our work is guaranteed. And we are pet friendly (people too). New and upgrade electrical work for both residential and commercial needs. Install or replace ceiling fans, plugs, switches. Perimeter & landscape lighting, and flood lights. Smoke alarms, Jacuzzi power hookups, lamp repairs. Add down lighting to your rooms; upgrade to led lighting and save money on your electric bill. Electrical panel upgrades; surge protection (whole house); rewires, emergency backup generators, corrections for home inspections. General trouble-shooting. DBA: Chris the Electrican.

"Chris did a great job with the fixture. It was a little hard getting hold of him after the first call, and he was later than he said he would be, but as I had someone home to meet him, it was fine. The price was very reasonable, and the work done was excellent."

Amy E H on May 2018

We are a Los Angeles and Santa Clarita full services electric company, family owned. We provide quality service. No job is too small, and all our work is guaranteed. And we are pet friendly (people too). New and upgrade electrical work for both residential and commercial needs. Install or replace ceiling fans, plugs, switches. Perimeter & landscape lighting, and flood lights. Smoke alarms, Jacuzzi power hookups, lamp repairs. Add down lighting to your rooms; upgrade to led lighting and save money on your electric bill. Electrical panel upgrades; surge protection (whole house); rewires, emergency backup generators, corrections for home inspections. General trouble-shooting. DBA: Chris the Electrican.

"Chris did a great job with the fixture. It was a little hard getting hold of him after the first call, and he was later than he said he would be, but as I had someone home to meet him, it was fine. The price was very reasonable, and the work done was excellent."

Amy E H on May 2018


Playa Larga Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Playa Larga Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Playa Larga Electric LLC 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.

"The owner (Anuar Ramos) is a perfectionist with great attention to detail. He installed a new 200 amp main meter panel using quality AFCI breakers. He even took the time to label each breaker using a label maker. Professional and courteous service from start to finish. I highly recommend this licensed contractor!"

Anthony S on September 2022

Playa Larga Electric LLC 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.

"The owner (Anuar Ramos) is a perfectionist with great attention to detail. He installed a new 200 amp main meter panel using quality AFCI breakers. He even took the time to label each breaker using a label maker. Professional and courteous service from start to finish. I highly recommend this licensed contractor!"

Anthony S on September 2022


Octavio Moreno

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Octavio Moreno

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Iâ ve known Octavio for over 15 years and have used /worked with him on many jobs. He does excellent work with great prices and I would recommend him to everyone I know."

Jim G on January 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Iâ ve known Octavio for over 15 years and have used /worked with him on many jobs. He does excellent work with great prices and I would recommend him to everyone I know."

Jim G on January 2022


BLUE RAPTOR ELECTRIC

4.75(
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BLUE RAPTOR ELECTRIC

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today! 25 years+ of Experience!

"Shawn is a professional electrician helped me out even in short notice same day with problems resolved. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would definitely recommend him again to get the job done right✅️"

Yvette F on July 2022

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today! 25 years+ of Experience!

"Shawn is a professional electrician helped me out even in short notice same day with problems resolved. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would definitely recommend him again to get the job done right✅️"

Yvette F on July 2022


Adaptive Power Company, Inc.

5.00(
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Adaptive Power Company, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Adaptive Power Company 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.

"They came in, did the job done quickly and what I asked for, supoer friendly, personable, and fantastic work to with."

Nick X on April 2022

Adaptive Power Company 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.

"They came in, did the job done quickly and what I asked for, supoer friendly, personable, and fantastic work to with."

Nick X on April 2022


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Ground Up Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Ground Up Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Luis, is truly a professional and will manner gentleman. Thank you Luis for making my project smooth and easy and great job sir...I recommend this company...."

William P on December 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Luis, is truly a professional and will manner gentleman. Thank you Luis for making my project smooth and easy and great job sir...I recommend this company...."

William P on December 2023


Martin's Electrical & Lighting Company

4.86(
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Martin's Electrical & Lighting Company

4.86(
95
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

"The Bitterness of Poor Quality lingers long after the Sweetness of the Lowest Bid" I'm Martin, with Martin's Electrical & Lighting Company, personally has over 20 Years in the Electrical Trade. We have the expertise to get any job completed correctly and safely. With electrical, safety is extremely important and we shall never install anything in an unsafe manner. Customer satisfaction is extremely important. I am a family man, honest and trustworthy, looking for clients and customers with the same high integrity, with over 20 Years Experience in all forms of Electrical. Reasonable rates along with professional and quality work. No short-cuts taken. Call us today @ 909-595-1439 and you will not be disappointed. Please check out our Website Martins-Electrical.com

"Martin was response to my messages and was attentive to my concerns. Began wort immediately the next day after assessing project needs. I’ll highly recommend Martin to family and friends."

Gustavo M on November 2022

"The Bitterness of Poor Quality lingers long after the Sweetness of the Lowest Bid" I'm Martin, with Martin's Electrical & Lighting Company, personally has over 20 Years in the Electrical Trade. We have the expertise to get any job completed correctly and safely. With electrical, safety is extremely important and we shall never install anything in an unsafe manner. Customer satisfaction is extremely important. I am a family man, honest and trustworthy, looking for clients and customers with the same high integrity, with over 20 Years Experience in all forms of Electrical. Reasonable rates along with professional and quality work. No short-cuts taken. Call us today @ 909-595-1439 and you will not be disappointed. Please check out our Website Martins-Electrical.com

"Martin was response to my messages and was attentive to my concerns. Began wort immediately the next day after assessing project needs. I’ll highly recommend Martin to family and friends."

Gustavo M on November 2022



"Showed up on time, listened and understood the problem, got right to work, explained and fixed the problem. "

Michael C on November 2025

RELD ELECTRIC is a professional electrical company that takes pride in their work. We treat every job we do like we are working on our own home. Give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, listened and understood the problem, got right to work, explained and fixed the problem. "

Michael C on November 2025

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

While homeowners with substantial electrical knowledge might technically attempt a subpanel installation, most local building departments require permits and inspections for this type of work. Professional electricians understand local code requirements, can obtain necessary permits, and ensure the installation meets safety standards. Given the significant safety risks associated with incorrect electrical work, most homeowners benefit from hiring a licensed professional.

A standard subpanel installation takes an average of four to eight hours. This timeframe may extend if you're installing multiple subpanels or adding specialized circuits like those for spa equipment. Factors such as difficult access points, complex wiring paths, or permit processing times can also affect the overall project duration.

Adding a subpanel doesn't directly reduce electricity consumption or lower your utility bills. A subpanel simply redistributes power from your main panel to additional circuits. However, organizing your electrical system more efficiently may help prevent overloaded circuits and the associated problems. For actual cost savings, consider energy-efficient appliances and lighting instead.

The appropriate subpanel size depends on your specific electrical requirements. Consider the number and type of devices you'll be powering, potential future needs, and the capacity of your main electrical panel. An electrician can perform a load calculation to determine the most suitable amperage rating for your situation, ensuring you have adequate power without overpaying for unnecessary capacity.

A main electrical panel connects directly to your utility's power supply and contains your home's primary service disconnect. It distributes electricity throughout your entire house. A subpanel, by contrast, receives power from the main panel and redistributes it to a specific area of your home. Think of the main panel as the primary distribution point and the subpanel as a secondary branch that extends your electrical system's reach.

While electrical upgrades aren't as immediately visible as kitchen or bathroom renovations, they can contribute to your home's functionality and safety. Prospective buyers often appreciate updated electrical systems that can accommodate modern power demands. A properly installed subpanel that provides additional capacity for workshops, home offices, or future expansions could be an attractive feature for certain buyers, though the direct impact on home value varies by market.

The Pasadena, CA homeowners’ guide to electrical wiring or panel upgrades

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