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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
12
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray gave me a call while I was in the process of finding an electrician to troubleshoot a wiring problem at our office space. I told him that some of the outlets were working while some of them were temperamental. Ray came to the office with a sense of urgency, and not only checked out the electrical panel, but looked at every individual outlet that was not working. He explained what the problem was in great detail, and was very confident that he could fix the problem, and scheduled for two of his workers to come out the following day to tackle the issue. They were able to fix it in about an hour, and everything is working perfectly now. I immediately asked for a way to give a review, so here I am right now. 10/10!!!"
Living room
Kitchen
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+36

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Five or Free Electrical Solutions
4.5(
55
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys have their act together. Polite friendly electricians that also respected safety standards as per COVID. They adjusted our appointment to fit my schedule. Arrived on time and the price was very reasonable."
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Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Mendez Electric
4.4(
63
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We highly recommend Mendez Electric for any electrical and/or general construction work you need done on your home. We hired Mendez Electric, a multi-generational family business, in 2024 at the recommendation of a neighbor who had used them to completely rewire their 100-year-old home in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood. Mendez Electric did a full inspection and report of our electric system, which still included a lot of knob and tube. We ultimately hired Mendez Electric to undertake a major electrical project (six figure project) for our older home which included: 1) a complete system/wiring upgrade and installation of a 300 amp service panel upgrade. This work included all relevant permitting and coordination with PGE. Mendez Electric’s staff are highly knowledgeable, efficient, communicative, competitively priced and focused on high customer service. We have hired Mendez Electric in subsequent months to handle several smaller general construction projects, e.g., cement/sidewal"
Response time8 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Golden Bay Electric
4.9(
29
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt. Efficient.knowledgeable, helpful.professional and friendly. It was a pleasure to wirk with Edgar and they did a wonderful job. When he cane for the estimate he educated me on how to choose my ceiling fan and emwhat was involved. Made the whole process easy. They will be my electricians for all my future electrical work. Five stars!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
4.9(
334
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony was on time and worked solid until the job was completed. I asked him for advice on other electrical matters and he gave me a positive response and suggestions pertaining to them. He did the work very efficiently and was professional."
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Lead Install Tech Gilbert Caceres w/New AC Install
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Lead Installer David Mendoza hard at work.

+8

Response time4 hrs
1882 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Budget Electric
Budget Electric
3.4(
199
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael showed up on time and even called me as he was on his way to my home which I appreciated. He not only fixed my issue buy also explained to me how things work electrically. I would hire them again for any electrical issues and hope I get Michael again. Your company is lucky to have him."
Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical switches, outlets & fixtures install or repair projects in Alameda, 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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