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Link Electrix
4.7(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can t recommend Markus highly enough. Once contacted, he was prompt to respond and provided a written formal quote, which included cost breakdown of all materials and labor. He upgraded lighting and other electrical associated with our full kitchen remodel. The materials he recommended and installation fit our needs perfectly. The job was performed in 2 phases, before drywall and after drywall/texture/paint. Each time the workspace was left clean and free of work debris. He is courteous and able/willing to make changes on the fly. A true professional."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
T L Electric
4.9(
47
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Tim responded very quickly to my request for a bid. His price was VERY reasonable. He worked quickly and did a very professional job. He listened to what I wanted to accomplish and gave very useful design suggestions. He is personable and easy to talk to. I can heartily recommend Tim for in-home electrical jobs."
Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
127
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the most professional heating company we ever dealt with in our 40 year of operations. Also, the technicians are always super helpful and don't mind answering miscellaneous questions or any concerns we may have for them."
Home Repipe
Home Repipe
Water Heater
Water Heater
AC System Installation

+1

Response time4 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Stinger Solar Construction & Electric Services
4.6(
11
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Curt did a beautiful job rebuilding our porch and finishing another. His work is exceptional. He is very knowledgeable. I would use him again in a heartbeat if i needed something."
Complete deck and concrete flat work
Custom home exterior remodel
Deck
Deck
Deck

+36

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rex Moore Group, Inc.
4.9(
11
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1922

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would to express my appreciation to Mr. Ryan Murphy for an outstanding job he has done for us. He is a professional technician, and I would recommend him to my friends should there be any electrical works needed to be done."
Lighting Repair
Health Care
Education
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in San Luis Obispo, CA

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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