Answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners and businesses across California. For city-specific answers, visit your location page.
Phasethree Electric serves every city and county in California, from San Diego to the Oregon border. Use the locations page to find your city's dedicated page and phone number.
Yes. Emergency electricians are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call (833) 652-8933.
Estimates for installations such as panel upgrades, EV chargers, lighting, generators and rewiring are free. Troubleshooting visits have a flat diagnostic fee applied to the repair.
Yes. All work that requires a permit under California code is permitted and inspected, and we manage the process.
Yes. We serve homeowners, landlords, property managers, general contractors and businesses of every size.
Square D, Eaton, Siemens and Leviton panels; Tesla, ChargePoint, JuiceBox, Emporia and Wallbox EV chargers; Generac and Kohler generators; Lutron, Leviton and Kasa smart controls; Tesla Powerwall and Enphase batteries, among others.
Warmth, buzzing, scorch marks, a fuse box, or brands such as Federal Pacific and Zinsco are all reasons to schedule an inspection.
Emergencies are same-day. Most other work is scheduled within a few business days.
Yes. Emergency electrical calls in California are answered around the clock, 365 days a year, at (833) 652-8933.
Most residential panel replacements are completed in a single day, with power off for roughly four to eight hours.
In most cases yes. We work in phases and restore power to living areas each evening.
Most homes need 14 to 26 kW for whole house coverage. We run a load calculation so you are not overpaying.
Most straightforward garage installs fall in a predictable range; distance from the panel and panel capacity are the biggest variables. We quote a fixed price after a quick photo or site check.
Usually yes. We fish wire from an existing outlet or from the attic or crawlspace with minimal drywall work.
A common guide is one fixture per 4 to 6 feet of ceiling in each direction; we lay it out for your room during the estimate.
Yes. We run new wiring from the nearest circuit or the panel and add a wall switch.
We charge a flat diagnostic fee that is applied toward the repair when you approve it.
About one to two hours for a typical home, with the report delivered the same day.
Layered protection is best: the panel unit handles large surges and a quality point-of-use strip handles the rest.
Yes. Much of our commercial work in California is scheduled nights and weekends to avoid disrupting customers.
Yes, most office electrical work in California is done evenings and weekends when needed.
Most smart switches need a neutral wire at the box. Older California homes often lack one; we add it or use no-neutral models.
Usually yes. AC-coupled batteries work with most existing solar systems; we evaluate your inverter and panel first.
At least two 20 amp small-appliance circuits plus dedicated circuits for each major appliance, typically six to nine circuits total.
Most 240V spas require a 50 amp GFCI circuit; larger spas require 60 amps. We confirm with the manufacturer specs.
Cost depends on distance from the panel and amperage. Short runs are quick and affordable; we quote a fixed price.
Typical commercial retrofits reduce lighting energy use by 50 to 70 percent and cut maintenance because LEDs last far longer.
Yes, estimates for installation projects in California are free. Diagnostic troubleshooting has a flat fee applied toward the repair.
Yes. Send plans and we return a detailed electrical bid, usually within a few days.
In each bedroom, outside sleeping areas and on every level; CO detectors are required outside sleeping areas and on each level in homes with fuel appliances or garages.
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