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# Outlet & Switch Installation in Los Altos, CA

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

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## Service directory — Los Altos

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
Other electrical work in Los Altos.

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Los Altos, CA

Extension cords under rugs and power strips daisy-chained behind the sofa are the two most common things we find in Los Altos homes, and both trace back to the same problem: not enough outlets in the right places.

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 | Los Altos and Santa Clara County, California

## What we cover

Outlet & Switch Installation work we handle for Los Altos homes and businesses.

- AFCI protection for bedrooms and living areas
- Weather-resistant exterior outlets with in-use covers
- Dedicated circuits for microwaves, AC units and tools
- Switch, three-way and dimmer switch installation
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, baths and garages
- New indoor and outdoor receptacle installation
- Smart switches and smart receptacles
- Floor outlets and kitchen island receptacles

### 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 Los Altos

### No GFCI in the kitchen or bath

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

### 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 Los Altos bedrooms were wired for a lamp and a clock. We extend the circuit or run a new one, depending on existing load.

### Outlet won't hold a plug

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

## Los Altos coverage

Outlet & Switch Installation across Los Altos and the towns around it.

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## Reviews from Santa Clara County

★★★★★

Hot tub circuit and disconnect. Permit, inspection, everything. Showed up when they said and cleaned up after.

Owen H.Hot tub wiring · Los Altos
★★★★★

Warehouse high bay retrofit to LED. Did it over a weekend so we never stopped shipping, and the place is twice as bright.

Greg L.Warehouse lighting · Los Altos
★★★★★

Six recessed lights in the living room and a dimmer that finally doesn't buzz. They laid the whole layout out on the ceiling with tape first, which I appreciated.

Tom R.Lighting installation · Los Altos

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Los Altos — questions

Can you install smart switches and outlets?

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

How much does it cost to add an outlet in Los Altos?

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.

Do I need GFCI outlets in my Los Altos home?

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

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.

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## Book outlets and switches in Los Altos

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