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# Outlet & Switch Installation in Palo Alto, CA

New outlets, GFCI protection, USB receptacles, dedicated circuits and switch upgrades. Serving Palo Alto and Santa Clara County.

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## Service directory — Palo Alto

MAIN 200A
Emergency electrician 24/7 Electrical repair 15A Panel upgrade 200A Rewiring 12 AWG EV charger installation 50A Generator installation 22kW Lighting installation 20A Outlets and switches 20A Commercial electrical 3Ø Smart home wiring CAT6
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## Outlet & Switch Installation in Palo Alto, CA

Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry and outdoor receptacles in Palo Alto all require GFCI protection, and older homes routinely have none of it. Adding protection is fast, inexpensive and among the highest-value electrical work you can do.

Call (833) 652-8933 and describe what is happening. If it is a same-day job we will book it today, and if it needs a site visit to quote properly we will tell you that too.

Outlet & Switch Installation — the essentials
Typical circuit | 20A for kitchen, laundry and garage; 15A for general rooms
Protection required | GFCI in wet and outdoor locations, AFCI in living areas
Time on site | 1 to 3 hours for most single-outlet additions
Included | Correct box, patch-ready openings, testing and labeling
Service area | Palo Alto and Santa Clara County, California

## What we cover

Outlet & Switch Installation work we handle for Palo Alto homes and businesses.

- Floor outlets and kitchen island receptacles
- Smart switches and smart receptacles
- 240V outlets for ranges, dryers and welders
- Weather-resistant exterior outlets with in-use covers
- New indoor and outdoor receptacle installation
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, baths and garages
- AFCI protection for bedrooms and living areas
- Switch, three-way and dimmer switch installation

### Not sure which you need?

Describe the symptom and we will tell you what it usually means. Most callers get a straight answer in a couple of minutes, and about a third of the time it turns out to be smaller than they expected.

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## Situations we see in Palo Alto

### Outlet won't hold a plug

Worn contacts. A loose receptacle arcs under load, and replacement is a ten-minute job worth doing immediately.

### Need power on a kitchen island

Islands need receptacles, and we can bring them up cleanly through a cabinet or a pop-up device without tearing up the counter.

### Only two outlets in the room

Older Palo Alto bedrooms were wired for a lamp and a clock. We extend the circuit or run a new one, depending on existing load.

### No GFCI in the kitchen or bath

Wet-location circuits need it. Adding protection at the first device in the run covers everything downstream.

## Palo Alto coverage

Outlet & Switch Installation across Palo Alto and the towns around it.

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## Reviews from Santa Clara County

★★★★★

We needed a 200 amp panel before our EV charger install. They did the load calculation, pulled the permit, and had the whole thing done and inspected in a week.

Priya N.Panel upgrade · Palo Alto
★★★★★

Our restaurant lost the walk-in circuit on a Friday. They came out after close, traced it to a failed feeder lug, and we opened Saturday on time.

Ken A.Commercial repair · Palo Alto
★★★★★

Zinsco panel replaced. Straight quote, one day of work, and they handled the utility disconnect scheduling so I didn't have to call anyone.

Yasmin K.Panel replacement · Palo Alto

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Palo Alto — questions

What is a dedicated circuit and do I need one?

It is a circuit serving one appliance only. Microwaves, window AC units, space heaters and shop tools all want one, and it is the permanent fix for a breaker that trips whenever two things run at once.

How much does it cost to add an outlet in Palo Alto?

A new receptacle on an existing nearby circuit is the low end. Cost rises if we have to run a new home run from the panel or open finished walls. Call (833) 652-8933 and we will quote your specific spot.

Can you add an outlet on an outside wall?

Yes, with a weather-resistant receptacle and an in-use cover. That is the correct assembly for a location exposed to rain or sprinklers.

Can you install smart switches and outlets?

Yes. The catch is that many smart devices need a neutral in the switch box, which older Palo Alto homes often lack. We check first and tell you before you buy.

Do I need GFCI outlets in my Palo Alto home?

In kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry areas, unfinished basements and anywhere outdoors, yes. If your house predates those requirements it very likely has none.

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## Book outlets and switches in Palo Alto

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