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Avatar for West Coast Current
West Coast Current
5.0(
12
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Called Shawn at West coast current for a panel upgrade, Tommy came out and took care of the job. Process was flawless and professional. Price was fair, but most importantly, the guys were courteous and did exactly what we needed. Definitely would recommend WCC to any family or friends in need of electrical work"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JVEC, INC.
4.9(
255
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called them about an electrical panel upgrade and they responded immediately. They looked at some pictures and heard our situation, did their calculations, and it turns out that we didn't need an electrical panel upgrade. Other companies might have done the calculations but gone along with us thinking we needed work done to get some business, but these guys were honest and upfront and ended up saving us a good amount of money."
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
297
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning, the experience with Raymond was fantastic. He asked me for pictures of the current electrical panel, and with some additional information, he was able to provide an all-inclusive quote. He handled the permits and coordinated between the city and the power company. He was always very responsive and proactive. His team communicated clearly and was focused on getting every detail done right. I would hire Raymond in a heartbeat for any/all electrical work."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Immortal Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I had an excellent experience working with Immortal Electric. They were prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. The quality of their work is top-notch from diagnosing the issue quickly to completing the repairs efficiently and neatly. Communication was clear throughout the process, and they even took the time to explain everything in a way I could understand. I’ll definitely will be using them again for any future electrical needs. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, skilled service."
Exterior lights
Light fixture
Exterior lights
Light Fixture
Bathroom lights

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Pacific Electrical & Lighting
4.7(
37
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew and his crew did a wonderful job on my panel upgrade! They were very prompt and professional. Andrew also recommended some workshop lighting that was way better then my old fixtures. I highly recommend them for any project. I'll call them again for the next big project"
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Precision Remodeling
5.0(
8
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill with Precision Remodeling was great to work with, very pleasant and informative, willing to answer all questions and concerns, and stayed on top of the project from start to finish. He and his team did a great job at an extremely competitive price. I would and have recommended Precision Remodeling to friends and family, and they have had similar experiences and good quality installations without issues. For context, my project was a new solar panel installation, higher amp electrical panel installation, and electric car charging outlets. The job was done perfectly."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joe Electric
4.5(
95
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joes Electric company used their experience and expertise to worked with me to add an additional outlet for a TV and a perimeter lighting system. I was having a new patio cover with recessed lighting done. Joe was able to work with the project manager to install the interface perfectly, it needed to be routed to accommodate the wire and they were able to do that!"
Response time2 days
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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APEX ELECTRIC L.L.C.
5.0(
8
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erik was prompt, polite and was willing to help diagnose my back up solar/inverter issue, which falls out of his usual scope of work with house wiring. I would enthusiastically recommend him for home wiring issues."
Projects over the years
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Projects over the years

+9

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Santa Ana, 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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