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Target Electric & Solar
4.8(
302
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I live "off the grid" so 100% of my electricity is from solar panels and battery storage. Recently my 21 year old system was starting to fail forcing me to continually run my generator. After researching and spending a large amount of time reading reviews online I contacted TARGET ELECTRIC & SOLAR for a quote. The next day they sent out an ELECTRICIAN to assess my needs and requirements. The following day I had a formal written quote. I had a few minor changes so they revised the quote. I told them I had an upcoming surgery scheduled so the timing was critical. I had just gone to Costco and loaded my freezer with over $300 in frozen food and that was going to melt down. The owner of Target Electric offered to let me put my food in his church/community centers freezers. I used my own church's freezers. Who does that? Target Electric laid out a three tier payment schedule and we got the project started. The components were shipped directly to my home and within a day or two the cre"
Service and Repairs 10% Off
18kw Hybrid Inverter and 31kwh Battery Tower with close loop communications to smart phone
Roughed in for meter release local jurisdiction
Service and Repairs 10% Off
Corresponding electrical work tie in with utility

+500

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Charles Viereck Electric
4.9(
199
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We called him and he was able to come out the same day.  He came at the time he said he would.  He quoted a price for the work before he came out.  We had requested him to fix the circuit breaker that controlled our pool pump.  He tested all of them and found two more that did not have the proper electric power flowing to them.  He replaced all three instead of the one.  He then assisted my husband in replacing a light switch in the house that he had been working on.  He only charged us an additional 50 dollars for all the extra work  (This included all the additional parts too)  We were very impressed by the quality of his work, his honesty and the fairness and reasonableness of his fees.  We will definitely use him for any future electric work.!  Highly recommend!!
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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B & C Electric Corp
5.0(
19
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Super professional and easy to contact and work with. They replaced a breaker panel, put my fridge on its own dedicated outlet, and also repaired two other outlets. Would hire them again! They answered all my questions, and after making cuts into the drywall to run cords, they made neat cuts so the drywall guy will have an easy time patching the holes. Kevin and Robert are the best and the price was right!"
60 amp Siemens
Bushing
Grounding
Light sequence
Emporia charger

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
5.0(
10
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Having electrical issues to the point of calling SDG&E who sent a tech out immediately. Verdict: SDG&E was not the problem; the problem was in our panel. Appointment set, Jeremiah came right on time, made the diagnosis, gave us the options, and made the repairs within the hour. Jeremiah gave great information on the problem and the causes of the issue. Will use Mister Sparky in the future for any electrical issue."
Electrical
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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
18
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"I got a few estimates to get more power out to my studio. Everyone quoted me about 4K to upgrade my panel and get dedicated line out to my studion. These guys were to only ones that looked for a better/more economical solution. I sent a pic of my panel and he remembered that I upgraded my kitchen a while back but noticed that my electric stove had it's own dedicated line. He asked me, did you convert to gas when you remodeled? I said yes and he said, great, we take the line that was dedicated to the stove and we use that. It saved me $1500 and it worked perfectly. I would absolutely hire again!"
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+1

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Walter Electric
4.5(
74
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Once we were able to schedule and align on a time to visit, Keith did extremely high-quality work at our home, handling a number of issues with electrical outlets, ethernet/coaxial panels, and light switches with extreme care and effectiveness. My wife and I feel great with the repairs and upgrades Keith performed. We'd highly recommend him for his quality work --"
 Energy Efficient Lighting Design
Creative Accent Lighting
LED Soffit Lighting
Creative Solutions
Mood Lighting

+2

Response time7 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
5.0(
15
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Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL BREAKER PANEL AND AC UNIT Excellent Troubleshooting, Work and Repair. Excellent Information on What to Check for if Issues Start to Occur, Excellent Information on What Fixes That can be Done to Prevent Future Issues, Excellent Customer Service Communication."
2 x Complete Variable Speed systems
2 x Complete Variable Speed systems
Working on first condenser installation
Evaluating pressure in system
Initial system assessment

+125

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Vista, CA

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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The Vista, CA homeowners’ guide to generator repair services

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