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Electrical problems aren't a good place to guess. Describe what is going on in your Palo Alto home and we'll find an independent electrician who covers your area.

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Common problems

  • Breakers that keep tripping
  • Flickering lights
  • Buzzing from a panel or switch

Services

  • Outlet and switch repair
  • Lighting and ceiling fan installation
  • EV charger installation

If it's urgent: Sparks, a burning smell or a scorched outlet? If it's safe, switch off the breaker, and call 911 if you see smoke.

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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

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6. Your info

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Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

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Palo Alto homes, up close

Stanford University borders the city on the west. City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city-run utility in California with electric, gas, water and wastewater service.

Professorville has many homes from the early 1900s. Older basements and garages tend to be short on outlets, so extension cords end up doing permanent work for freezers and tools. That's worth fixing properly. Greenmeadow and Midtown have large groups of Eichler homes.

Rooftop solar and home batteries are common here, and adding them often means a panel upgrade and a utility interconnection. San Francisquito Creek flooded parts of the city in 1998.

Local rules to know

In California, licenses for electrical contractors come from the Contractors State License Board, and electricians working for them need state certification. Ask the electrician to label any breakers they touch. A clearly marked panel saves time on every future repair.

Caltrain stops at University Avenue and California Avenue. Your water bill comes from City of Palo Alto Utilities, sewage is handled by the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the City of Palo Alto Development Services department issues building permits. Electricity here comes from City of Palo Alto Utilities, and gas from City of Palo Alto Utilities. The Baylands Nature Preserve is on the city's east edge.

What usually goes wrong

What usually prompts a call:

  • Outlets that are warm or don't work
  • Flickering lights
  • Buzzing from a panel or switch

Get ready for the call

Clear a path to the electrical panel and move anything stored in front of it.

Know where your main shutoffs are before anyone arrives.

From call to visit

  1. Start with a quick call or the online form.
  2. An outside electrician covering Palo Alto picks it up.
  3. The pro gets in touch, and you decide on timing and price together.

Questions from Palo Alto residents

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.

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.

What should a electrician know about homes in Palo Alto?

The HP Garage on Addison Avenue is called the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Summers are mild and mostly sunny. Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.

Do you cover Midtown and Crescent Park?

Our network reaches Midtown, Barron Park, Duveneck/St. Francis and Greenmeadow and the rest of Palo Alto (94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306). Tell us about a gate code, a tight driveway or a dog in the yard so the pro can plan. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.

Who issues permits for electrical work work in Palo Alto?

Permits in Palo Alto go through the City of Palo Alto Development Services department. Not every repair needs one, so ask the electrician whether yours does when you get the quote.

Write down any error codes, noises or smells. Details like that speed things up.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Palo Alto, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306

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