EMD Electric
Company Overview
Electrical Services – Home and Business – Orange County
EMD Electric is a licensed and bonded electrician serving homeowners and businesses in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, and surrounding areas since 1993. We deliver prompt, dependable, and expert service for all your electrical requirements, including:
Residential Offerings:
Electrical troubleshooting and repair
Panel upgrades and circuit breaker replacement
Smoke alarm setup and electrical connections
Repairing lighting fixtures and installing recessed lights
Installing ceiling fans and exhaust fans
Outlet and switch fixes
EV charger installation (Level 2)
Wiring for landscape lighting and motion sensors
Pool, jacuzzi, and spa wiring
Commercial Services:
Office lighting setups and power drop installations
Panel enhancements and subpanel installations
Installing dedicated circuits for computers and equipment
Installation of emergency and exit lights
Retail and tenant improvement wiring
Fixing lighting in parking lots and outdoor areas
Wiring for 3-phase power systems
Addressing code violations and performing inspections
Our services extend to residential and commercial customers across Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, and the wider Orange County area. Whether it's a quick repair or a full upgrade, we show up on time, prepared, and ready to do it right the first time.
EMD Electric has built a solid reputation in Irvine and nearby cities for dependable residential and commercial electrical services, backed by over 25 years of practical experience. We take pride in being a local, licensed electrician who is responsive, punctual, and dedicated to doing the job right the first time.
Hello, I’m Dale, the owner of EMD Electric — a licensed and bonded electrician serving the communities of Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, and surrounding areas in Orange County. I have been in this business since 1993, and I pride myself on being informed, trustworthy, and well-prepared when I get to your location.
My service vehicle is always equipped with the necessary tools, materials, and parts, ensuring I can complete the job without needing to return later. Whether it’s installing a ceiling fan, upgrading a panel, addressing an emergency repair, or resolving a lighting issue, I am set to complete it accurately the first time. I appreciate your choice in a local electrician you can rely on.
Business Services
- Circuit breaker installation
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric panel installation
- Electric repair
- Electric vehicle charging station installation
- Light fixture installation
- Outlet installation
- Outlet repair
- Switch installation
- Switch repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Sat: | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

AMAZING SERVICE! Had our carpets cleaned today and they plugged their machines in our outlets. ThEY KILLED ALL THE POWER in our house. Called EMD Electrical and they showed up at 8:00 PM in Ladera Ranch to fix everything! They saved the day! He was prompt, clean, helpful and showed up with a smile. He reconnected all our power, internet, and everything that runs on power. Helped reset everything! He went above and beyond! Highly HIGHHHLLYYY recommended! DALE IS AMAZING!!!! Great Electrician!

Hey Yelpers! It has been a while but needed to write this review for my wife as we had a very positive experience with EMD Electrical to resolve a GEICO-esque issue where it really was so easy to fix, a caveman could have done it...tonight, that caveman was me.
Recently, the outlets in all our bathrooms weren't working. Being the caveman that I am, I had no clue what to do. So being the responsible wife that she is, my wife called around some local electricians in Irvine to see who could save the day. My wife called a few places and it was Dale (by the way, that's my brother's name...but this wasn't my brother) that saved the day. Basically, he told us that it was most likely the main GFI tripping and it just needed to be re-set. Not realizing what it was, she continued to inquire what needed to be done. Dale basically explained what needed to be done and it was as easy as pressing the button on the main GFI outlet in the garage. It was so easy to do that Dale insisted that he didn't need to come out to resolve the problem and that she just needed to find the outlet in the garage, press the reset button, and voila! it would be done...since my wife wasn't able to find it, this super simple task, which ended up becoming a honeydew task on a silver platter for me, was waiting for me when I got home. Of course, it was game night so I had to watch the LA Kings beat the Calgary Flames first before taking care of this minor issue or any other honeydew task. After the Kings squeaked out the 3-2 win, I went to the garage, found the outlet, press the magic button, and bam...power to our bathroom outlets were restored and I looked like Brad Pitt to my wife for a second or two...then reality set in and we just were happy that she now has power to use her essentials - blowdryer, flat iron, etc.
My wife had called other places where the phone ended up ringing forever or got a quote from a place that said they would have to charge us $139 to check it out. In other words, my wife owes me $139.
Thanks Dale and EMD Electrical! You made me look like a hero. I owe you $139!

Dale came to help us with an electrical emergency on a Saturday afternoon when no one else bothered to respond. We had a main breaker shut down and our fish tank was overflowing and the fish could have perished in a few hours. We are very grateful he came down and he helped us understand breakers and electrical sockets. Will definitely call again for help with our new house. Knowledgeable, quick to respond, and instructional. Thank you Dale!

Dale was accessible and showed up on time. He didn't get into signing contracts but instead focused on solving the problem. He figured out what the problem was and fixed it after looking at the panel and the jacks and switches in the circuit. He was pleasant and cheerful, and offered information along the way. His rate was very reasonable and I recommend him highly! Honesty is a valuable trait with a service professional.

Dale did a great job! We just moved in to our house and needed to install an outlet for a new range. Our old range was hardwired and we had no idea what to do. We decided to call Dale after reading reviews on Yelp. At the time of phone conversation, since we did not know ANYTHING about electricity, we were not able to answer his questions. He let us send a email, including a link to our new range and a picture of currant hardwired range, and did a research for us. Call back and came the next day and installed the proper outlet within an hour. He also gave us tips regarding other electricity stuffs.
We still have many things to be fixed but I'm glad that I know who to call now.

I had dale from EMD electrical come out and put in a few pot lights, He gave me a great price, was fast and efficient and was done left no mess to clean up and they look great in my house thanks Dale will be calling him in the future for all my electrical needs.

I had a problem with my GFCI outlets so I called 3 electrical companies with high reviews on yelp. Dale is the only one who actually picked up and he showed up on time. Very professional and even took the time to explain what was the problem. Price was reasonable too. Highly recommended.

My smoke detectors failed and I needed an electrician quickly. Dale was available immediately for my telephone call. He arrived on time as schedule. He quickly diagnosed the problem and replaced all my smoke detectors. He was terrific to communicate with and explained everything in detail. I will use him again as needed. Highly recommended.

My tenants were having some issues and needed some quick help. Being really far away, I couldn't check it out myself. I found EMD Electrical through a Google search, spoke to Dale (electrician), and he had the time to stop by the property and take care of the issue very quickly.
One great thing about Dale is the communication. Being far away, it was great to have the solid telephone communication, much appreciated!!
Thanks Dale, will definitely call you up if I have any issues in the future :)

I was having problems with my dryer and was able to pin point the problem to the breaker. As a first time home owner, I was scared to find out what the costs were especially since I was not familiar with any electricians. Dale answered his phone around 6 pm, well after most places close, and even tried to help me fix the problem over the phone first. When it was determined that he needed to come down, he was able to schedule within a couple of days. He was prompt in arriving. I was the one that was late! Two of my breakers were dead and he was able to fix them with parts in his truck. I also asked him to change the outlet by my bathroom sink because it didn't have a test button but he told me that it was on the same circuit as the adjoining bathroom so I didn't need it. Some other electrician may have charged me extra due to my ignorance. Dale did a great job and was honest in letting me know what work that I actually needed done.