Common problems
- Buzzing from a panel or switch
- Breakers that keep tripping
- Flickering lights
Services
- Outlet and switch repair
- Lighting and ceiling fan installation
- EV charger installation
If it's urgent: Scorch marks or a hot, smoking outlet are an emergency. Cut power at the panel only if you can do it safely, and call 911 for smoke.
Book a visit online
Know your Mountain View house
Moffett Field and NASA Ames are on the east edge. Old Mountain View has older bungalows near downtown.
Shoreline Park is built on a former landfill. Some homes from the late 1960s and early 1970s were built with aluminum branch wiring, which needs the right connectors to stay safe. Google's headquarters is in North Bayshore.
Rooftop solar and home batteries are common here, and adding them often means a panel upgrade and a utility interconnection. Most homes date from the 1950s and 1960s.
Local rules
PG&E delivers electricity in Mountain View. If the whole block is dark, report it to them first. If it's just your home or one circuit, that's electrician territory. In California, licenses for electrical contractors come from the Contractors State License Board, and electricians working for them need state certification.
Who runs what: the City of Mountain View for water, the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant for wastewater and the City of Mountain View Building Division for permits. Caltrain and VTA light rail meet downtown. Castro Street is the main downtown street.
When it's time for a pro
Sound familiar?
- Buzzing from a panel or switch
- Need more outlets or a bigger panel
- Breakers that keep tripping
Before the visit
Label your breaker panel if it's not already, so the electrician can find circuits faster.
Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.
How we connect you
- Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
- An outside electrician covering Mountain View picks it up.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
What people ask us
Is a warm outlet a problem?
Yes. Heat at an outlet or switch can mean a loose connection. Stop using it, and if you smell burning or see scorch marks, turn off that breaker.
Should I get a whole-house surge protector?
It's a reasonable add-on if storms or utility surges are common where you live. It works best alongside plug-in protectors for sensitive electronics.
Do you cover Whisman and Old Mountain View?
We look for independent pros across Mountain View, including Whisman, Gemello, North Bayshore and Old Mountain View, and ZIP codes 94040, 94041, 94043. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
What makes Mountain View a little different for electrical work?
Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab. Monta Loma has a large group of Eichler homes. The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a major concert venue. Share what you know about your home when you book.
Can I install an EV charger at home?
Often, yes. A Level 2 charger usually needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and an electrician will check whether your panel has room.
If you're renting in Mountain View, check your lease for who handles this repair.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Mountain View, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94040, 94041, 94043
Nearby
- Electrical in Sunnyvale
- Palo Alto electrical
- Electrical near Cupertino
- Santa Clara, CA electrical
- Electrical in Fremont
- Redwood City electrical
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