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Certified Electrical Technologies

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems

Services we don't offer

Ask for details

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1551-1718 of 1718 reviews

Catrena S.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: Install 4 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
$400

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the excellent review. We hope that you enjoy your new Ceiling Fans !

Connie D.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They installed a ceiling fan and outdoor light. Todd was professional knowledgeable and personable. He was helpful in explaining other types of switches that may be needed in the future. I highly recommend this company and would have no hesitation in calling 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
$75

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and recommendation. We look forward to your next project !

Senthilkumar P.
07/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Changing the electric main switch in the circuit board. Work is done well. The owner of the business was rude when asked about the evidence of need to change it since the suggestion was provided based on the sparking noise in the switch. Also the price was 100% more than the sticker price. Though the quality if work is good I felt that effort to satisfy the customer is less and also very pricy for the parts (100% more).

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

$375

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
We are glad that we were finally able to convince you to replace the failing Main Circuit Breaker in your panel. It took over a month and taking dozens of phone calls from you to convince you to spend $375 to prevent the imminent electrical fire that would have been caused by the failure of the arcing MCB. Our team was able to diagnose the problem and locate a replacement breaker in less than 24 hours which eliminated the need to replace the entire panel at a cost of $2000. A terrific effort for the incredibly low price of $375. We know that you spent the month trying to find another contractor to perform the work for a lower cost, all the while putting your family and home in jeopardy. Then posting a review criticizing our effort to save your home in a very economical manner. Just incredible. Our staff works incredibly hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and our 1000+ reviews on AL are a testament to that effort, but reviews like this are a reminder that not every client will be 100% satisfied. It makes us thankful for the 99% of clients that appreciate our hard work.

Darryl S.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Microwave installed a year ago stopped working. Issue turned out to be the outlet, not the microwave. Certified Electrical was called in to figure out what the issue was and spent a good deal of time determining the cause and offering solutions for us to consider for dealing with it. Once decided, they came back and completed the work of moving the outlet to a new location. They were very professional and completed the work on time and at the price they had committed. We were very pleased with the outcome and will definitely use them again.

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
$250

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"We were very pleased with the outcome and will definitely use them again" Thanks for the great review and endorsement !

Carolyn M.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed one ceiling fan and resolved an electrical shortage issue

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Roberta E.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced ceiling fan. Installed appropriate electric receptacle with brace. Very satisfied with service.

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
$190

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your new Ceiling Fan !

harold G.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: various electrical repairs

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Maria O.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Certified Electrical Technology Cost of Service: $45.00
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Glad we were able to make the repairs and replace your Kitchen receptacles with GFI receptacles to make your home more safe.

Timothy S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
it all went just fine.
Description of Work: as part of an angle's list deal they came for 4 hours. i wanted them to install an exterior electrical outlet in front of my house. they did that first job so quickly i had time left on the clock, so to speak, so i had them do a second job---an exterior outlet on the back side of the house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Christine W.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced electrical outlets.

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
$399

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. You now have new grounded receptacles and are ready for the 21st century !

Seth H.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Todd did an excellent job installing two new ceiling mounts for future fans. Very knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. Will be recommending CET to friends.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and recommendations !

Oliver L.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Checked the circuit box, found mis-wiring. Fixed it.

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
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and allowing us to repair a safety issue in your circuit breaker panel

Arlene J.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Found the problem in the wiring and got the computer and phones working in two of the rooms that were not working before.

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
$190

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

James G.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected and re-wired some outlet wiring in my basement, ensuring that the wiring was up to code. Most of the wiring was up to code, some was not. He promptly replaced the wiring that was too small, and finished the re-wiring of 4 outlets in about an hour. Prompt, quick, professional, explained everything well as he proceeded about the work.

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 Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Nadine W.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace two smoke alarms. One of the best electrical company I had in my home in years.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Richard K.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Master Ciruit Breaker installed

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

alan M.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
excellent
Description of Work: replaced gfci. .organization of wires in panel.

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
$210

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"excellent" Thanks for the excellent review ! We look forward to your next project

Margaret R.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace my bathroom switch.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. No need to put-off even the smallest project (like replacing a switch) since we charge in 1/2 hour increments and prices that begin at less than $100

SF L.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: CET performed whole house electric safety inspection bought through Angie's List. At owner's request, technician (Alan) also repaired identified problems.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review and for allowing us to make your home safer with the minor repair of the safety issues identified in the Electrical Safety Inspection

Donna C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very well. The technician was very efficient and helpful. Unfortunately I did not understand that the service I purchased was for an outside plug not the small indoor one I needed. He did not perform the service I purchased instead took care of the problem plug in my living room. Thanks
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Even if a subscriber purchases the wrong AL promotion, we work it out to make sure that they get the promotional value or a refund from AL.

Gregory G.
04/2015
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
It went wonderfully.
Description of Work: We purchased the Deal for the installation of a ceiling fan.

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
$75

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"It went wonderfully" Well, it is hard to top that! Thanks for the nice review. We hope that you enjoy your new ceiling fan !

Roxane K.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had two light fixtures in the upstairs hallway that needed to be replaced. The technician, Todd, was punctual and personable. Knew exactly what to do and how o do it and made short work of the job. My father always emphasized the importance of cleaning up your tools and the job site when finished with your work, and I was very impressed when Todd did just that as part of his normal routine. It says a lot about the pride he takes in his work. I'll definitely request that he return for all future projects. Well done!

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
$225

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. All of our techs are highly-experienced and take great pride in their work. They also have excellent communication skills which is a key component to any successful project.

Edward I.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased a deal through Angie's List to have a ceiling fan put in a new location. After purchasing the deal, I informed the company that I also wanted lighting put up in a location that already had lighting. The company informed me that this would be okay at an additional cost. The contractor arrived on time and completed the first job. He did an excellent job and made sure the room was cleaned after he finished. He then did the second job. Again, he did an excellent job and ensured that the area was cleaned when he finished. He was very knowledgeable and answered all questions I had. He was also very friendly. If I need more lighting work done in the future, this company will be first on my list for consideration. This was the second time I had work done by this company, and both times the workers were friendly and the job was done with care.

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

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. As you can see, it takes coordinated teamwork to ensure that we provide a superior service experience !

David K.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent.
Description of Work: Yesterday I began experiencing intermittent power to parts of my house. I phoned CET this morning to schedule service. After describing my issue, the gentleman who answered the phone offered an excellent description of the likely cause of the issue. He advised that in all likelihood, this was an issue between my house and the transformer, an issue which my electrical provider, BGE, was responsible for fixing. He told me exactly what to say to BGE. BGE just left my house and his advice was spot-on; BGE is fixing the problem, at no cost to me. I greatly appreciate this candid advice, he could have easily sent out a technician to look at the problem, but an honest response and sage advice saved me money and will have CET as my first call with any future electrical needs. Thanks so much – you’ve easily earned my trust.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review and nice comments. One of the many ways that we give back to our community is to answer electrical questions and solve problems over the phone where possible. Our team of Service Advisors (who are all electricians) take calls all day long, ask questions and are frequently able to provide a solution to a caller's issue without the need for an appointment which saves our clients money.

Stacey K.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fix a fixture that blinked by replacing it.

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
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. We bill in 30 minute increments, so even small projects like (replacing a fixture) this are inexpensive. We look forward to your next project !

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://certifiedelec.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705160837
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2023

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home inspection,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Handyman Services,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Generator,
TV Service - Cable

FAQ

Certified Electrical Technologies is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Certified Electrical Technologies accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer a senior discount.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer emergency services.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems
Ask for details

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://certifiedelec.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM