Switched Electric

YT O.

Seth was a pleasure to work with! All around nice guy, very easy to work with and very responsive to all questions. He installed 4 led recessed lights, various dimmer switches, a track lighting system and a couple gfci eletrical outlets for me.

He came out to do a free estimate for installing recessed lights in my newly bought condo. We talked about various lighting options and he wrote up several itemized estimates for me so that I could work within my budget. He also talked me through how he was going to do the installation and the city permit process as well.

Seth made some great recommendations about layout and bulb options. He answered all my calls and answered all my newbie questions even before choosing him as my electrician.

Once I had a plan that I liked, we set a day for him to complete the recessed lighting. He arrived early (7:45am) and started work immediately. He sectioned off the work area with plastic tarp on the floor and hung several layers from the ceiling too, so that the ceiling drywall dust wouldn't spread to the rest of room. He completed the entire recessed lighting installation a little early and cleaned up everything before I came home. We inspected the work together and he explained everything that was done, As a nice bonus, he had marked all the ceiling drywall cutouts around the lights so that I could quickly identify the right ones when re-installing the drywall. It was all quick and painless.

Seth also came back a few days later to install a track lighting system. He even threw in a set of replacement bulbs because he could get them at a discount.. He also met the city inspector for all the electrical work. The full permitting process was also included in the estimate. It was taken care of without any issues.

I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great electrician!

Rick L.

Seth came exactly on time. He is very knowledgeable, has a great attitude and got along well with our dog (not required, but a great bonus that our dog could ""help"".

He completed his full inspection, and within a few hours we received a exceptionally detailed write up with photo evidence matching each inspection point and area of recommendation. We will not hesitate to call on Switched Electric to perform the needed services they identified.

An excellent and very professional company with competitive pricing.

Matthew B.

I have nothing but nice things to say about Switched Electric. I will be using their services and recommending them to anyone looking for an electrician in my area.

Today I called them up because I was having issues with my lights flickering on and off. I suspected the issue was because of the dimmers that were installed before we moved in. I called Switched Electric and they offered me service the next business day. I had to work the next day so I asked if they had anything for the same day I was calling. The friendly people of Switched Electric went out of their way to make my small problem a high priority and got someone out in just a few hours. Awesome!

The licensed electrician came out and let me know that my problem was that I was using florescent bulbs with non florescent dimmers. Additionally I had one outlet with a dimmer that was getting very hot. He let me know that the wattage was too high for dimmer and that I should consider replacing the bulbs to a lower wattage or up the dimmer capacity. He suggested I try the inexpensive way of replacing the bulbs first and he'd get me a quote on the replacement just in case we decided to go with option two.

I started at my wallet when he let me know that the services he provided today were free! He was there to provide me with a quote and the extra information was a courtesy. I'm not sure about everyone else, but I tend to find that any information/help always costs something. The technician was more concerned with providing me with excellent service then trying to squeeze a quick buck. To me, this is SOOOOO refreshing.

I'm likely going to replace the dimmer with the higher wattage one and this is the company I'm going to use to do it. If you're looking for an electrician in the Los Banos area, I highly recommend this one. They also service San Fransisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey

John C.

Excellent service. Technician found problem and fixed less than 5 minutes. Tech was courteous and professional. It was a pleasure doing business with them!

Mark R.

I had been trying to find an electrician for months to install some lighting and change/install some electrical outlets. This was a relatively small job so maybe they did not want my business. Most often appointments were made and never kept. Finally, I found someone who is reliable and knowledgeable with reasonable prices. We got the work done and it turned out perfectly. Seth and Nathan knew what they were doing and were able to make changes that worked when things did not go as planned. I am very happy with the results.

James L.

We were on a fairly tight schedule. Seth came out to check out the house the same day, and look at what we wanted done. Seemed to know what he was doing, and made relatively sounding suggestions.

He said he'd write up the estimate, and went on his merry way - we never heard back. No estimate, no ""sorry, not interested"", nothing.

Bob Z.

We hired them through Angie's List to put a ceiling fan in our bathroom. The fan went into the tiled ceiling of the shower and was a much more difficult job than they had anticipated. They had to precisely cut through the tile in the ceiling. They did the job well, without complaint, and without raising the quoted cost.

Tyler V.

One of the best contractors we have used in many years. Seth is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable in his craft. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone with electrical needs, large or small.

Linda G.

Seth is the greatest. He's skilled, professional, and friendly. He shows up when he says he will and he finishes when promised. His quoted prices are reasonable, and he makes useful suggestions to enhance the job and to save you money. I've worked with lots of contractors, and he's the best.

Spike K.

Seth is, by far, the best contractor in the City. I've been remodeling apts for the past 15 yrs, and have worked with more than a few contractors. Seth is the best: besides being the lowest bid, he showed up promptly, is respectful and honest, saved me money on parts, showed me how to do a few things myself, saving money. His work passed City inspection. I've already recommended him to my friend, who is also praising his work. Highly recommended.