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Kevin Konzmann

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Kevin Konzmann

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

Kevin Konzmann is the the premier electrical service in Somis California. He can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Extremely helpful and the quality and speed of his work was exceptional."

Trevor F on November 2022

Kevin Konzmann is the the premier electrical service in Somis California. He can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Extremely helpful and the quality and speed of his work was exceptional."

Trevor F on November 2022


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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

4.68(
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Powersmart Electric, Inc.

4.68(
32
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

At, Powersmart Electric, Inc., 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.

"Nice guys. Good job."

Joseph S on August 2020

At, Powersmart Electric, Inc., 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.

"Nice guys. Good job."

Joseph S on August 2020


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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
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SoCal Irrigation Systems

4.98(
23
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, 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!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025

With over 4 years of experience, SoCal Irrigation Systems, 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!

"This call was on short notice. He responded to my inquiry quickly. Showed when he said he would. Did his troubleshooting and taught me about my system. Very efficient, did not try to up sale me and the system looks good and is working great. I highly recommend hin"

Tony G on January 2025


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J & I ELECTRIC

4.85(
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J & I ELECTRIC

4.85(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Hello J & I Electric focuses on quality work and can guarantee that both the job and client will be satisfied. With 10+ years of experience you can rest assure that the work will be done to the latest code requirements up to date. Focusing on single phase and three phase systems in residential or commercial buildings. I have a solution to all your problems. I look forward to working with you. We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the owner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work.  Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.  Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"He was very kind and good communication!"

Helen G on June 2025

Hello J & I Electric focuses on quality work and can guarantee that both the job and client will be satisfied. With 10+ years of experience you can rest assure that the work will be done to the latest code requirements up to date. Focusing on single phase and three phase systems in residential or commercial buildings. I have a solution to all your problems. I look forward to working with you. We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the owner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work.  Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.  Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"He was very kind and good communication!"

Helen G on June 2025


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ACT Installs

4.96(
56
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ACT Installs

4.96(
56
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

With over 12 years experience in the audio visual industry, ACT Installs is your industry expert in Goleta and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Professional work! Very easy to work with and super fast ! Definitely working with them on future projects!"

Diego M on December 2024

With over 12 years experience in the audio visual industry, ACT Installs is your industry expert in Goleta and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Professional work! Very easy to work with and super fast ! Definitely working with them on future projects!"

Diego M on December 2024


TRUE ELECTRIC INC

5.00(
3
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TRUE ELECTRIC INC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great communication and prompt service. Thanks. "

Steve B on May 2025

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great communication and prompt service. Thanks. "

Steve B on May 2025


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Wilson Electric

4.89(
154
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Wilson Electric

4.89(
154
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Celebrating our 25th year in business, Wilson Electric is dedicated to providing quality service at an honest price! Ditch the sales pitch/third party answering service and speak to someone who cares about your next project. We specialize in total house re-wires, panel upgrades, car charging stations, recessed lighting and chandelier installations. Call: Brian or Steve @ 714-842-9700 for your free estimate. We looking forward to hearing from you! CA LIC #693150.

"Excellent work, quick reasonably priced and fully functional installation of a charging station at my home! "

Jim K on October 2025

Celebrating our 25th year in business, Wilson Electric is dedicated to providing quality service at an honest price! Ditch the sales pitch/third party answering service and speak to someone who cares about your next project. We specialize in total house re-wires, panel upgrades, car charging stations, recessed lighting and chandelier installations. Call: Brian or Steve @ 714-842-9700 for your free estimate. We looking forward to hearing from you! CA LIC #693150.

"Excellent work, quick reasonably priced and fully functional installation of a charging station at my home! "

Jim K on October 2025


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.44(
71
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.44(
71
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
604 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The plumber wes very nice and professional . But, I want a local plumber, located in Lompoc."

Debra D on May 2025

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The plumber wes very nice and professional . But, I want a local plumber, located in Lompoc."

Debra D on May 2025


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Southard Electric

5.00(
13
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Southard Electric

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent job!"

Elena D on November 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent job!"

Elena D on November 2025


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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.82(
182
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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.82(
182
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1146 local quotes requested

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

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FAQs for generator repair projects in Santa Barbara, 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.

Use our comprehensive electrician directory page to find local, licensed contractors. You can browse ratings, reviews and pricing of top professionals in your area. Sign up to receive quotes or let us match you to an electrician near you.

The Santa Barbara, CA homeowners’ guide to generator repair services

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