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The Electric Connection

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

My name is Kim Hopkins. I started The Electric Connection in 1979. Over the years we've grown into a 25-employee company, providing electrical services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Quality Electrical Work I believe in Quality and offer a lifetime guarantee on all our work. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We have an A+ Rating with the local Better Business Bureau, and since 2005, we have earned the Angie's List "Super Service Award" each year since. Between Angie's List, Yelp, and Google, we have 100's of reviews from satisfied customers. Additional phone numbers - (818) 446-0888, (213) 401-2334

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español

Services we offer

Residential, replace, installations, house rewires, electrical, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, lighting, recessed, landscape lighting, new circuits, panel upgrades, outlets & circuit breakers, EV charger installations

Services we don't offer

Electric gates, heating & plumbing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9552 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 226-250 of 552 reviews

Kevin S.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I can only give them the highest recommendation. I had some trouble explaining the first job I wanted them to do but they understood after I emailed a picture of the problem (at their suggestion). They sent Robert, who immediately struck me as a trustworthy character who would tell me the truth. He solved my initial problem and then we discussed several other lighting and electrical issues I wanted to fix or change here. He had lots of good ideas, he listened, and he didn't try to force anything on me. I wanted to replace a ceiling fan in one bathroom and he suggested a light/fan combo and said he could pick up the fixture for me. I asked if it was good quality and he said yes, but it would be more expensive if I bought it from him instead of shopping for it myself and letting him install it. Okay, fair play. He installed it and it is great quality, much quieter than before and I can see what I'm doing for once. I wouldn't have known where to begin looking for such a thing and because of Robert I have the perfect solution to that particular lighting/electrical problem. Some of the wiring behind the walls has turned out to be a mess but he (and a couple times with an assistant, Albert) has been able to sort it out without any excuses, drama, delay, or extra charges. They show up on time, they are professional, they won't bs you, they will do an outstanding job for you. Glad I found them.
Description of Work: Lots. I've had them here four times now for various electrical jobs and I will hire them again. They installed several ceiling fixtures where none existed, so that entailed cutting into the walls and ceilings and running wires and on and on. They installed several dimmer switches, fixed faulty and potentially hazardous wiring set-ups the previous owner left behind, and much more.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$995

marylou D.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
5/20/2013 - They came out on short notice to fix a meltdown where the dishwasher plugs into the outlet. The dishwasher plug had melted, so they bought a new cord and plug and replaced the melted one on the dishwasher. Improved the grounding on the outlet, replaced 2 prong outlet with 3 prong and got the whole thing running safely again. They took the time to ask if we needed anything else and installed an additional outdoor light for us and several minor fixes. As usual they were on-time, skilled/good quality, efficient and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: their work is perfect. We are so pleased. Understood all the wiring that needed to be done. Very pleasant. Worked on the hottest day of the year and still very pleasant. Very smart. Very well trained.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$315

BEN K.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well - the disconnection happened without incident although they moved our dryer and disconnected the vent on the back in the process. The reconnection was equally easy even though they had to deal with a difficult wire routing into the house due to the age of the conduit and the fact that we had shear paneling in the basement that blocked their access. They managed to run new wires from the main circuit breaker all the way to the garage and everything works great,
Description of Work: As part of a larger foundation repair project, Electric Connection disconnected and then reconnected our underground power conduit from the house to the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

MICHAEL T.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
GREAT FRIENDLY GUYS EFFICIENT, KNOWLAGEABLE
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW TWIST TIMER, INSTALLED FLOODLIGHTS TO FRONT OF HOUSE SHORTENED HANGING WIRE UNDER HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$364

Christina W.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electric Connection was very professional, arrived on time, and gave a detailed bid. I was in contact with Kim, the owner of the company, who is extremely knowledgable, pleasurable to speak with, and took a great amount of time to explain in detail what was going to happen if I chose Electric Connection. In the end, their prices were higher than most of my other bids, but Kim will tell you it's because he has worker's comp and these are his employees, not freelance/contracted workers, so his expenses can be higher than other companies. While this is a legitimate reason for the pricing on the bid, I ended up going with a smaller company to save a couple thousand dollars, and the work will not be performed as quickly as Kim could've completed it. If you choose Electric Connection for your job, I'm sure you would be very happy with the work, and how easy it is to get in touch with someone (even Kim!) if you have questions. If I had a little extra padding in my budget, I would've chosen them, hands-down.
Description of Work: I had an estimate performed on my 4-unit property in Noho to replace all meters, add a 5th house meter, upgrade to 200amp and add subpanels to prepare for rewiring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

Randolph G.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very quick and painless. the technician was Zenon and he showed up right on time was super friendly and clean. He took care of the job in 30 minutes and that was that. best experience I've ever had with an electrician.
Description of Work: Repaired improperly wired light switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

LAURI K.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
These guys are fast, efficient, polite, reasonable, professional, and easy to work with. They honor coupons from Angie's List, have a very thorough switchboard operation, and their costs are super-reasonable. Excellent. Would call again without question.
Description of Work: The Electric Connection fixed a 'dead' pool pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Alan F.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a fine job and completed everything I requested including installing a separate metal box to hold my sprinkler timer which had been inside the old panel compartment. The whole thing was done in one day.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal to have my 40 year old electric service panel upgraded. The deal was for a new 100 amp panel and all wiring necessary. They advised that a 200 amp panel would be better and the additional cost was about $300, if I remember correctly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Jean T.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Started out by checking electrical box indoors and out (circuit breakers). Found shorted out outlet behind bed in western wall of house.
Description of Work: electrical outlet shorted out. He replaced outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Joseph C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had had this "shorting" problem in my pool pump for over a year. These were the third guys I had look at it. The electrician found the problem quickly....did the fi...didn't try to upsell...was polite and thorough. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Fixed a broken electrical switch in my pool pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$77

Chantelle A.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
This was my first time purchasing a Big Deal so did not know what to expect. They arrived on time and git to work. While they were there, I also asked about some other electrical work I needed done and had previously been told would be complicated and expensive. I needed my kitchen light above the sink separated from the overhead ceiling fan as the light bulbs would burn out because in order to run the fan, the light above the sink would be on constantly. We had just resigned to not having a light there. Also, I needed him to run a new line for our garbage disposal which had been installed for months but unusable. The technician took a look while his co-worker continued on the fan and to my surprise said it was no problem and would only be $150 for each task. And he could do it right then. He did the tasks in a reasonable amount of time, did a really incredible job and was respectful of my house. I was ecstatic!
Description of Work: Ceiling fan replacement, split line to kitchen ceiling fan and light above sink to be on separate switches, ran power to my garbage disposal (was no plug).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Daniel S.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very satisfied good guy
Description of Work: Very satisfied good guy

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Philip G.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician was punctual and clean cut. He finished without any issues, no mess or wires sticking out, the job was done very well. It's really helpful having an outlet outside now, we can plug in radios, chargers, or whatever else we might need while lounging in the backyard. Good deal!
Description of Work: Electric Connection installed an electrical outlet in my backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

B J B.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The entire experience was very satisfying.
Description of Work: We had purchased a ceiling fan, light, heater combination to replace the one we had which had stopped working. The electrician came out, removed the old unit and modified the ceiling space for the fan combination and then installed the new unit. His work was excellent and he was most professional. We would definitely use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Christopher S.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, driveway gates
  + 0 more
The advice I received was just what I needed. They could not have been nicer. I will definatly call them for any electrial needs I may have in the future.
Description of Work: My gate would not open. I called ( in distress) late Friday afternoon, just before they closed. The manager I spoke to gave me several ideas about what he thought was wrong. I tried his advise and the second plan worked just fine. This saved a service call and a good deal of inconvenience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Valeree S.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had a circuit breaker that tripped unexpectedly. Contacted Electric Connection via Angie's List email on a Friday night. I understood they were closed over the weekend. Received a prompt email response Monday morning from Luis. I'm leery of all things electrical but I tried his suggestion of flipping the breaker all the way off and then back on. This worked temporarily but the breaker tripped again. I called Bob who was able to arrange an appointment that afternoon. He gave me a 2-3 hour window and called me 30 minutes prior to their arrival. He also explained their service call fees. Luis arrived right on time, diagnosed the problem quickly (space heater overloading circuit), and replaced the breaker. I have been wanting to establish a relationship with a good electrician and I believe I have found them. Prompt response, reasonable pricing, timely arrival, and excellent communication.
Description of Work: Checked/replace circuit breaker that tripped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$77.5

CYNTHIA H.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
These guys came out to the house promptly and fixed the problem quickly. Our electrical system is a little quirky because some people who owned our house decades ago put in two different circuit boxes. One of the boxes has two main circuit breakers - one for the house and one for the detached garage, and neither one had been properly set up; on top of that, there are a whole bunch of sub-circuit breakers in both boxes, and almost nothing was appropriately labeled. We have had problems on and off, and on a couple of occasion called local electricians who did some small fixes, but nothing that stuck. These guys recommended putting in two new switches (because the best fix of replacing the whole system is not something we can afford at the moment), which they did, and then they also labeled everything. We have had not one problem since they fixed it! They were friendly, fast and competent.
Description of Work: repaired broken main circuit breaker

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Nancy D.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Didn't need to come out, worked it out over the phone.
Description of Work: Saved me money! Advised that I contact Edison first.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas J.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans, home remodeling
  + 1 more
We moved into our new apartment a couple months before the service was done with this amazing company. I was traveling a lot and didn't have the chance to actually check up their reviews and what others had to say about them but once I called to set up an appointment I was hooked. I can tell you that they do have a good salesman (whoever set up the appointment- didn't catch his name) but that wasn't the reason as to why I actually scheduled with them. The reason I did is because the guy who answered the telephone was very confident in what he told me and answered my questions to his best knowledge. I needed a few things done in my kitchen and my bathroom. I am definitely not going to get technical because I will re-direct you to a completely different place that has nothing to do with electricity. These guys were very fast and efficient. I will use them again in the future. Very nice.
Description of Work: Great work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$670

Karen A.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I purchased three Angie's List deals for installing ceiling fans for $100 per fan. The Electric Connection called me to make the appointment - they didn't wait for me to call them! On the date of service, the men arrived early, installed the fans quickly and even taught me how to use the remote controlls. They put plasic down so that they didn't damage anything in my home, and the men were polite and trustworthy. I'm thinkng of having some additional electrical work done in my house (installing outlets and a light in a closet that presently has no electricity), and I would definitely use the Electric Connection again based on this experience.
Description of Work: Installation of 3 ceiling fans.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Esther B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
They came on time, they were great, friendly, professional, explained everything. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Put in three outdoor light fixtures and two timers for outdoor lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$197

holly R.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
From the very beginning these guys were excellent! I was withought power in my bedroom for three days while waiting for another company to get back to me. I found these guys and gave them a call and they were here within 4 hours. They called to tell me they were on their way, told me wht they thought it was as soon as they figured it out and then told me what it would take to do the job etc... Luis Fierro was the technician they sent and I cant say enough about his professionalism and the neat and timely manner in which he got everything done. I will only use these guys from now on.
Description of Work: troubleshooted the electrical in my bedroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$108

Maureen J.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
. Ernie, electrician, and his assistant arrived on time, went over orders given by home owner to company on previous day, viewed work locations, updated orders at owners request after review by Ernie on site, owners (self and husband) approved work details and costs. Ernie and assistant obtained tools and equipment from service van and began work. As the work proceeded, Ernie provided updates and asked for additional clarifications. The communications between the workers and home owners was clear and concise during the entire process which took about 4 hours including cleanup of work locations. We would hire this company and their employees again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Upgraded old outlets in living room; moved light switch, added outlets, rewired existing overhead light and repaired degrading misc. wiring in garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Brian D.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Outstanding service. Highly recommend the electric connection.
Description of Work: Panel upgrade, grounding of all outlets, new lights, new outlets, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,250

Peter G.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. (2) workers did the work in timely manner. Difficult job, had to crawl under the house and run a line about 50 feet. My only complaint was that when the job was done, I asked the lead man to send me an estimate, for a much more complex job. Never heard from them again.
Description of Work: Installed a grounded outlet in the basement for the sump pump. Replaced broken outlet inside a bedroom. Job took several hours, as they had to run a line from the outside breaker box to the basement, crawling under the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Contact information

2706 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

https://www.theelectricconnection.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Handyman Services,
Pool and Spa Service,
Drywall,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Generator

FAQ

The Electric Connection is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

The Electric Connection accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, The Electric Connection offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Electric Connection offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Electric Connection does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Electric Connection does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Electric Connection offers warranties.
The Electric Connection offers the following services: Residential, replace, installations, house rewires, electrical, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, lighting, recessed, landscape lighting, new circuits, panel upgrades, outlets & circuit breakers, EV charger installations
Electric gates, heating & plumbing.

Contact information

2706 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

https://www.theelectricconnection.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed