EMD Electric
Company Overview
Electrical Offerings – Residential and Commercial – Orange County
For over 25 years, EMD Electric has provided licensed and bonded electrical services to homeowners and businesses in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, and the surrounding areas. Our team offers swift, trustworthy, and professional assistance for all your electrical needs, such as:
Residential Offerings:
Electrical diagnostics and repairs
Upgrading panels and replacing circuit breakers
Installation and wiring of smoke detectors
Lighting repair and recessed lighting installation
Ceiling fan and exhaust fan installation
Outlet and switch fixes
Installation of Level 2 EV chargers
Landscape lighting and motion sensor wiring
Pool, jacuzzi, and spa wiring
Commercial Services:
Office lighting and power drop installation
Panel enhancements and subpanel installations
Dedicated circuits for computers, equipment, and cubicles
Emergency and exit lighting
Retail and tenant improvement wiring
Fixing lighting in parking lots and outdoor areas
Wiring for 3-phase power systems
Code violation corrections and inspections
We proudly serve residential and commercial clients throughout Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, and greater Orange County. No matter if it’s a fast repair or a comprehensive upgrade, we come prepared, punctual, and focused on doing it correctly the first time.
With more than 25 years of practical experience, EMD Electric is recognized in Irvine and surrounding areas for trustworthy residential and commercial electrical solutions. As a local, licensed electrician, we take pride in answering calls, arriving on time, and completing the job correctly on the first attempt.
Greetings, I’m Dale, the owner of EMD Electric — a licensed and bonded electrician dedicated to serving Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, and nearby areas in Orange County. Since 1993, I have been in this field, and I take pride in my expertise, integrity, and readiness upon arrival.
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. Thanks for choosing a local electrician you can count 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

My parents had an issue with their furnace and I called Dale first thing Monday morning to see if he could find time to stop by the same day. He said he would fit them in sometime in the early afternoon, and he didn't disappoint. My parents were very pleased with his service and demeanor. They are not always the easiest to please so that is saying a lot. I will definitely use Dale's services again and highly recommend him.

Could not be more pleased with Dale and the great job he did. Since our home is fairly new we have little experience fixing things and are always in dire straits when things go wrong. I thank the other Yelpers who posted reviews so that I found EMD.
Called early this AM, before his work hours and he answered personally to walk through my issues which included a broken smoke detector which was driving us crazy. Since he was coming out I figured I should address my problems with the bathroom lights constantly needing reset. He quoted me a ballpark over the phone and we went from there.
He showed up later that morning and confidently fixed everything. He was extremely patient explaining what my options were and why things were not working. We tested each fix thoroughly and now I am a very happy camper. i paid him what he quoted and it could not have been easier. No crazy beeping and light switches that work.
I wish we had addressed this sooner. At least now I have an Electrician to call on. It's a very good thing.

Whomever is looking for an electrician in South Orange County should consider using this business. I called in the morning to check availability to disconnect existing office cubicle wiring. I left a message on voicemail but received a call back within minutes. Electrician met me within a few hours, disconnected electrical and charged a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this business.

Dale was amazing. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. He came to my house on time. He even taught me how to fix my wall plug issue. Very honest person. He was super reasonable for labor and parts. Definitely will call him up again if I have any electric issues around the house (:

We had another electrician wire for a machine that was coming in on a Monday morning. Well the cable ended up being 5"" too short and we had to have it fixed asap because the installer came from out of town.
Our electrician wouldn't answer his phone so we started calling around looking for an electrician. After calling 4 electricians and no answer Dale finally answered.
We told him our dilemma, he had an appointment coming up but said he could come take a look real quick. He came over right away, saw what we needed, took off to the cable place, brought back the cable, wired it and we were up and running!
I highly recommend Dale, very easy to work with, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

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.