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DC Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

For over 19 years, DC Electric, family owned and operated, has been dedicated to providing quality residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services to San Diego county. With a good reputation among past and present customers, our goal is to continue doing good work. We take pride in our electricians' work, and count on repeat business and developing customer relationships. That is why we provide trustworthy electrical work at unbeatable prices. We are licensed and insured. Circuit breakers and fuses replacement and installations. Circuit breaker and fuse panel box replacement and installations. Electrical troubleshooting and repairs Wiring and rewiring. Electric smoke detectors Exit signs and emergency lights. GFI and GFCI for pool lights electrical service installations electrical code corrections indoor and outdoor lighting installations Dedicated circuits for appliances, motors & air condition. Additional email - sparky212@gmail.com.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical power upgrades.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.631 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
16%
3
6%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews

Kim P.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .......................................................................................
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Wayne M.
05/2016
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Recently, April 2016, the electrician Danny, from DC Electric did an outstanding job figuring out my home electrical wiring problem: which along with mis-wiring to several outlets also solved an important safety problem of two 120V wires causing 240V volts feeding a couple outlets. Where as I had previously received a very high bid as a whole job to begin to research begore any work to solve, the DC Electric electrician immediately began investigating and problem solving quickly one afte another on a per hour charge. Thank you so much for the excellent problem solving , research, and resolution to these important issues. This was one outstanding value, and I already know my next work to be looked at and the electrician I have complete confidence in to do a great job.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Walter R.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Troubleshot circuit problems in garage converted to efficiency apartment. Discovered there was only one 15 amp circuit carrying entire appliance electrical load. Added two extra circuits to redistribute appliance electrical load demand. Very reasonable price for parts and labor. Very honest and knowledgable proprietor. Would definitely use again. As a matter of fact, DC Electric is the new service provider of choice for this household.

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

Steve L.
06/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$142.5

Cindy B.
08/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
The installer was fantastic. The fan was installed in the living room ceiling and was a very difficult location with no attic. However, the installer did not give-up and worked three hours to get it in. Definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan.

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
$209

John K.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He arrived on time, and the work was high quality. Hanging the light over the pool table presented some challenges but all we're handled.
Description of Work: Install hanging ceiling light over pool table, replaced exhaust fan in rash room, and installed outdoor light and switch.

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
$285

Dan T.
06/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work was just fine. He came, did the work and left.
Description of Work: He replaced 5 switches and run television cable for a wall.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

John K.
02/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
on time, clean work area, final price according to estimate
Description of Work: outdoor lights, interior fan, outdoor electrical receptacle

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
$980

Louise W.
02/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He called me back the same day that I called him. We couldn't agree on a day or time cause he said he was busy and wasn't sure when he'd be available. I asked him to call me the next day at a certain time. He did and then came over within the next hour. That was good. He quickly evaluated my problem and fixed it. Very efficient. He was here and gone within 15 minutes...it really wasn't a difficult job....elementary electric....I didn't think it was worth $125. Therefore I'm not sure I'd use him again.
Description of Work: Changed the light switch in dining room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Barbara H.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My power went out on a Sunday afternoon. I (a very warm, 8 months pregnant) searched Angie's list in a panic and the first name I found was D/C electric. I called, explained my situation and was told that he (Daniel, I believe) would be here within an hour. True to his word he was here 1 hour later. Luckily had had the part to fix the main breaker (it was a slightly used part, but he guaranteed it for a year). 1 hour after that, our air conditioner was up and running (along with all the other electricity). He was very friendly, professional and courteous. And I believe his rates were reasonable. (First time I've needed an electrician, so I'm just going on my gut on this part). I would highly recommend him at this point. Fingers crossed that we can finish the rest of the summer without any further A/C interruption!
Description of Work: Repaired broken 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
$300

Kim P.
08/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
As always he was friendly, prompt, and professional. and always done in extremely timly manner I will continue to use him as all his work for us since 1999 has been exceptio nal.
Description of Work: checked all electric options in condo for new renter. removed chanidelier and fan lt kit installed new ceiling fan and lt kit for dinning room.. removed faulty fan control motor. The following were done first in no. park then the above was done across town in ib troubleshot light in garage and repaired. trouble shoot outlet in garage and repaired

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

Josseph A.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electircity to my refrigerator was coming intermittently and there was no power to my office. I had contacted several licensed electricians in the immediate area but could never get anyone interested to do the work. Through Angie's List, I found DC Electric. On February 20, 2013, on schedule, Mr Cohen came to do the work. WIthin a few minutes, he was able to identify and fix the problem with the refrigerator. The office wall outlet took a little more time to fix. He was, however, able to complete both tasks within the 2-hour alloted time. Overall, I was very impressed and satisfied with Mr. Cohen's work. He maintained a professional demeanor. He was knowledgeable and logical in pinpointing the causes of the problems. Once he had identified the problems, his solutions were accurate.
Description of Work: Restored the electricity going from the electric panel to my refrigerator and to a wall outlet to my office.

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

$99

Annmarie O.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
Danny came out and provided an estimate, we scheduled the work and he came out to perform the work like clockwork. He is very easy to work with, is trustworthy, and provided a fair price for his work. The installation went very well - 8 electric landscape lights were installed and are on a timer. I appreciated him seeing the site prior to providing a quote and also found his work exceptionally precise. All wires are hidden and there was no trace that the lights were even installed (landscape in tact). They look beautiful and I'm very happy with his service.
Description of Work: I had DC Electric come out to my home to install outdoor electrical landscape lights. The lights look fantastic and they look like they've been installed for quite some time. The workmanship was excellent. The lights are on a timer which was installed by DC Electric and all necessary wiring is hidden. I love the light, their pricing was fair, they showed up on time and stayed until the job was completed. I will use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone that needs to find a reliable electrician that is honest.

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
$475

Martha B.
03/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Three were water proof fixtures 2 were not. Initial job went over the Angies List special price of 3 hr for 99.00 by another $85.00. Second visit was required since the three water proof lights were shorted out after maybe 1 or 2 uses. Electrician reported to me that the short was at one of the fixture boxes. I thought he should have noted that potential problem at the time of the installation of the fixture. Well maybe not. He fixed it and charged another $85.00. So today while painting in the area I noticed that the water proof fixture is installed improperly. I can see the wiring in the box from the side of the WATERPROOF light fixture. The wiring box, gasket and fixture are not tight.! Haven't closely inspected the other lights as they are overhead. Very disappointed!
Description of Work: Electrician installed 5 exterior lights on existing boxes and a larger wall switch box to accommodate a new switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$265

Dan and Ted C.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Exceptional quality. Came on March 18 to view the project, did not have the correct tools (needed to saw through wood) and came next morning on-time. The work was in a kitchen island under new drawers. The junction box he installed scraped the bottom of the new drawer - I found out after he had gone. He came back shortly and fixed this slight problem. I was impressed especially when he said I made the problem and I must fix it. Performed the work well and most importantly, up to code! Courteous, clean, efficient, responsible and very professional! I highly recommend and will definitely use for any electrical work that I may have in the future!Whe
Description of Work: Repair work performed by another electrician

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
$325

Richard L.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Daniel came at the appointed time and gave both good advice and service. And he did everything quickly. I was amazed at how much he was able to accomplish in two hours. He was able to identify and fix some faulty wiring, replace and rewire an electric box (short feed from another box), and properly connect multiple outlets, GFIs, and a switch (which didn't all work after the work of a previous contractor). He also fixed another outlet so that it fit into the box completely. I would definitely call on him again.
Description of Work: Deal Purchased: 2 Hours of Licensed, Professional Electrical Labor from DC Electric
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$107

jeffrey F.
01/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
House had an unexplained power outage to some circuits. Repairman quickly identified it was a faulty circuit breaker that hadn't tripped but was just broken. Repairman swapped the 15A circuit breaker without issue. Service was quick and satisfactory. - Only issue I had was the appointment time was scheduled at 8:00AM. The repairman calls me at 7:58 to ask for directions because apparently he wrote down the wrong address and what he wrote down didn't show up in his electronic directions. That is unprofessional to me. He should have checked that earlier and confirmed the address. I understand traffic delays making someone late. But not having checked the address until just a few minutes prior to the appointment is unprofessional. He arrived closer to 8:30
Description of Work: Overall very good experience.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Corey T.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They scheduled the appointment within a few days after purchasing deal from Angies list . He came right on time and was very polite and knowledgeable. He asked what was needed and I showed him. I really was only expecting to get the 3 light switches fixed within the 2 hours. Next thing I knew he was done with the 3 bedroom light switches and had them working. So after that I had him go around and replace a few outlets that I hadn't done yet. He also fixed a 3 way light switch that he knew right away was not hooked up correctly. Overall I would definitely recommend this company and will use them for any future electrical services.
Description of Work: I purchased the $99.00 for 2 hours of electrical service. I needed 3 light switches in 3 different rooms to be looked at because they didnt work. I also had about 4 outlets that needed to be replaced.

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
$100

Jamie & Chris G.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Daniel arrived promptly and worked quickly and very neatly. He completed our electrical to-do list in record time! I would definitely use Daniel again and highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: We found DC Electric and Daniel through one of Angie's List Big Deals. Daniel repaired several faulty outlets, including an outdoor outlet with sub-code wiring. We have an older home with some original wiring still in place. He replaced some broken outlets with new, safer GFI outlets, and adjusted some newer outlets that had not been installed properly.

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
$99

Ronald C.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with Mr. Cohen's knowledge and skills. He came prepared with all the tools he needed for the jobs we had described. He did an effective analysis of the existing circuitry and determined where to install a new electric outlet that would serve the freezer we had recently purchased. His workmanship was clean and accurate, and he performed the tasks according to code. He worked quickly, but carefully. We plan to have him come again in the future to add a new electric outlet in another room in the house, so we can plug in our treadmill on a circuit that would not be overloaded by other appliances presently using that circuit.
Description of Work: Mr. Cohen installed a new electrical outlet in our garage and replaced an outlet in the kitchen. When replacing the kitchen outlet, he brought the outlet up to code by installing one that had a GFI. He also analyzed the amp capacities of a couple of circuits in our house and advised us about the requirements of the appliances we were using.

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
$155

Response from DC Electric
Thank you

Michael P.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
What was found was there had been a fire behind an outlet in her bedroom. The fire furned the wires causing the outage. Fortunately the fire burned out quicly and cause no damage to the wall. The reason i gave him a B for Responsiveness and Professionalism is because once we purchase the coupon i had difficulty getting in touch with him, availability was within the week luckily, However when i confirmed date and time, address in email I never got a response. I had to call the tenants to find out that he even showed up. I couldn't give him an A when i utilized an another coupon and he had better costomer service and gave him an A.
Description of Work: Power was out in half of a rental unit. All Circuit breakers were inspected by SDGE. The SDBE technician that came out told her there is most likely a poorly performin outlet which is causing the failure. The power continued to work off and on in that half of the unit until the scheduled repair.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from DC Electric
Thank you

Rachel R.
10/2012
3.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
I have a coupon. It was $99 for two hours. There was a problem with him, because I told him that we've got another fan with the same dimensions, so it would be easy to install. The only difference was that this one had a night light as part of the fixture. So when he came I told him that I need to replace this fan, because it didn't work. He looked at it and said it's a little different, but he could do it. He finished it - pretty quick. And I asked about the night light part and he said you just need to put a bulb in and then it will work. The main light and the fan worked beautifully. But the I had forgotten that I paid online already for the things and then I gave him a cheque. The next day I realized that I already paid for this. Then I called him and told him that I shouldn't have paid him, because I assumed he was going to get paid by Angies List. I had already put it on a credit card. So he said that was fine, he would issue a new cheque to me, because he was new and didn't know how that part worked either. A week later I got my money back. Then I went to the store and we got a bulb and put it in. It went on, but it didn't work as a night light. It only worked when we turn the main light on. I actually couldn't see it was working, because of the bright light of the main light. And then I called him and I said the night light isn't working. He said that he wired it - maybe he could stop by. He would check his schedule and call me back. That was the Monday and on the Friday he called me back and left a message that he could come that day. But I wasn't home, so I called him back that following Monday. Meanwhile I called the manufacturer to see what we should do about the night light. He said you have to have a separate switch for the night light to work. So we check it again, and saw that the night light went on, but only if you switch on the main light. So I called him on Monday to schedule. I told him about the situation. He said it was going on. And I said yes, but I want to use the night light, so I told him about the separate switch that I needed. And he said that I didn't told him that. So he said that he can't read my mind! But that is why we hired an electrician. He told me that it would be a lot of work to do that. He said that I told him to replace the light and the fan and that is what he did. By that point I didn't want to do anything with him. I thought he was rude. The work that he did was good, but I just felt that he didn't complete the work.
Description of Work: I've used DC Electric. The main thing was I needed a new fan light in the bathroom. We didn't have electricity in two bedrooms after we had a smart meter installed. And the electricity on the balcony wasn't working. But the bedroom problem was just a switch. For the outside I didn't realize I had one of those little things that you press when it's overloaded.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$99

Response from DC Electric
I am really sorry that you are not happy with my service,I have done all I can to make you happy.you have not said anything about the night light,and since the night light was not an option on your old fan I didn't think you wanted it.simple misunderstanding. Thank you. Daniel,DC Electric

Doug S.
10/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Danny arrived on time and installed a whole house fan. His work was very neat and he was friendly and courteous. I found his price to be very reasonable. He cleaned up thoroughly after he was done.
Description of Work: Installation of whole house fan

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
$650

Response from DC Electric
Thank you

Kim P.
07/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
He really knows how to troubleshoot all electrical. In the past, we'd had a problem where another resident tapped into our rental's electrical system which he helped to solve.
Description of Work: I've been using DC Electric for about 20 years. Most recently, they installed new ceiling fans throughout our rental property.

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
$200

Response from DC Electric
Thank you for your report and for your kind words.

Kim P.
12/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He is very good and trouble shooting. He has done work for me in the past. He is very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: He wired the garage. He created sub panel off the main panel. He installed outlets and lights where I requested.

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
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Contact information

9450 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste C607, San Diego, CA 92126

www.dcelectricsd.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

DC Electric is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 AM

DC Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DC Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, DC Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DC Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DC Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, DC Electric offers warranties.
DC Electric offers the following services: Electrical power upgrades.

Contact information

9450 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste C607, San Diego, CA 92126

www.dcelectricsd.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM