Good Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

We understand the importance of excellent service. Choosing the right Licensed Electrician comes down to trust which is an integral part to the success Good Electric experiences in South Texas. This is why we continuously achieve high reviews from our clients and we have won the Super Service Award 4 years in a row.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential, commercial & industrial service, maintenance & construction. Electrical Service, Lightning Surge Protection, TV, Phone, Outdoor Lighting, and Computer Cabling. 10% Discount to Angie's List Customers, Seniors, Military, and non-profit organizations. 2 year residential warranty. Uniformed licensed electricians with picture I.D. Seal of Safety Certified. Additional emails - service@goodelectricltd.com, mlvarnum@yahoo.com. Additional contact name - Mike Varnum.

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

4.8634 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-175 of 634 reviews

Nicholas N.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were troubleshooting some issues with an outdoor system and wanted to look at the outlet. The contractor quickly identified the problem and helped get it replaced. To save us money, he referred us to the coupon on Angie's List that was active at the time. Great job!
Description of Work: The contractor replaced 2 GFCI outlets that were not functioning.

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

Michael P.
03/2016
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Additional cost added that I wasn't expecting. Plus they didn't make it during scheduled time, late to arrive.
Description of Work: Installed recess lighting in shower

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$225

ELIZABETH G.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
great, it was a great price for all that was done
Description of Work: fix a electrical problem and install a new lighting in the front

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

FLECIA A.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scheduling was easy and the electrician, Ronny, called about a half hour beforehand to let us know he was on his way, and he arrived on time. He gave us several options to choose from in order to obtain the result we wanted and provided the price for each option before work was started. We were very happy with the results as well as the warranty on the work, and he cleaned up the entire area before he left. We will definitely be using this company again for any future electrical work.
Description of Work: We needed a light fixture (new one already purchased) replaced in a bathroom.

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
$158

Angela M.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rafael and his co-worker arrived timely and were extremely professional. They explained the work effort and answered all of my questions before they began. Rafael even guided me to a discount on the Angie's List website that I was able to use immediately. The job was performed efficiently and well under the time estimate I was given. They also made sure to confirm that everything was working properly before they left. I will definitely be contacting Good Electric again.
Description of Work: They installed a surge arrestor on the main electrical panel on my 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
$300

Gerrie N.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Ronnie and apprentice were fabulous. Arrived early but called to be sure it was OK. All work performed professionally and courteously. They even had to have someone bring the right color switch because they did not have Almond on their truck There was no extra charge. Excellent professional service. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: installed light fixture under cabinet and new switches which controlled lights/fan in two rooms.

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
$187

Britta H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Good Electric did an excellent job repairing our kitchen lighting. Ronny was prompt, courteous and friendly. He quickly troubleshot the problem, and then replaced the "ballast" devices within our three fluorescent light fixtures that were causing the lights to flicker and burn out prematurely. He also replaced some of the receptacles where the bulbs attached since they were also faulty. Ronny made sure the lights were working properly, and he cleaned up everything before he left. An unexpected twist was that the new light diffusers / panels we purchased from Home Depot (which we thought would be a "standard" size to fit into our ceiling opening) turned out not to fit into the ceiling rails since they were about an inch too short and would fall out of the railing. We didn't know where to go to get a different size panel, and Good Electric's home office was able to refer us to a specialist in town who could custom-cut the diffuser panels to the size we needed for our ceiling lights. Wow!! They went above and beyond our expectations to help us find what we needed. We were VERY pleased with this service call and will definitely use Good Electric again in the future for our electrical needs. Thanks!
Description of Work: Replaced old, malfunctioning "ballast" devices within three separate fluorescent light fixtures in our kitchen ceiling.

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
$229

Carolyn H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. Ronnie, the technician was on time, professional in appearance and was very good at explaining the process to me. He took his time and completed the job with my satisfaction.
Description of Work: He installed a 60 amp breaker in breaker box

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

Ruben H.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional. Easy to understand pricing. No surprises. Great communication and professionalism. Would highly recommend for your electrical needs.
Description of Work: Company installed multiple electrical outlets. Put an outlet in the ceiling for me as well. Very professional. Easy to understand pricing. No surprises. Great communication and professionalism. Would highly recommend for your electrical needs.

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

Charles B.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Explained GFI breakers. Thanks!
Description of Work: Reset GFI 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
$50

Daniel S.
01/2016
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The provider determined the light fixture was bad and could not be repaired so isolated. He explained what I would need to repair.
Description of Work: Provider looked at light over the sink. Removed from service and told me what I should buy and call him back.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$98

Katherine T.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He showed up early, was very courteous and professional. He explained what he was doing and the price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Install an entry light, He was prompt, professional, and clean.

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
$65

Michael P.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Techs were very informative, professional and excellent technical skills. Turned out the outlet had a on/off switch. Never had a clue that a dishwasher outlet would have a switch lol. Tech turned on the switch and it started working. Fixed in five minutes. I would recommend this company to friends and family. Fair prices, quick and professional services and arrived on time.
Description of Work: Debugged an electrical outlet for our dishwasher.

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

John O.
01/2016
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It turned out fine. The whole bill was $119 and the remainder, I have on credit, for any further work by Good Electric. It was a pretty good deal. They didn't charge anything more. I've used Good Electric several times and they've done well each time. He mounted the light switch upside down. It has always been the same technician and he has been fairly professional. He is expeditious and he is accurate. I didn't tell him that the switch would turn up upside down because that was a third switch in a triage. So, it would require a three-way switch. I didn't tell him that the one way he was working on is the upside down switch instead of right side up switch. So, it wasn't really his fault I guess.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them. It was $99 for $198 worth of electrical services. They replaced a light 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
$99

eduardo E.
01/2016
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Then another problem appeared when we starting experiencing lights dimming and power loss while using your kitchen appliances. I called Good Electric to report the problem, a technician called back shortly and said what was done previously could not have been the cause of the new problem, then said they"ll send the tech. back to investigate and disconnect the dryer line to see if it was the cause. Dryer line was disconnected but the problem inside continued. After a thorough checking of the main circuit breaker, it was explained that the problem was with the main power line and that CPS should be called to confirm the problem. I called CPS the same day and the 40 + yr main line was replaced. It was found the line was corroded and in need of replacement. The line replacement fixed our internal electrical problems, but still no dryer line. Though one problem was fixed, I paid $99 for $198 worth of work plus an extra another $97.50 to expose the latter problem, but still waiting on CPS for the dryer line problem. The experience was positive but, in the end I'll listen to what need to be done to repair the problems, and get bids for the job. Possibly looking at $2000 to install a proper circuit for my dryer.
Description of Work: This was get 198 dollars of services for 99 dollars. The call was to diagnose and fix a dryer 240 v line that was working at half capacity. The technician fixed the problem, to find out later that it wasn't fixed when my wife tried using the dryer. The technician did explain to me that the fuse box controlling the dryer circuit was improperly installed and not up to code. Then stated CPS to be contacted on next course of action because meter had to be shut off to properly fix the problem.

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

$200

Kristin B.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! Would use them again for sure.
Description of Work: Good Electric spent hours looking for a wire in my walls. The reason it took so long was he opted to take the least destructive route. I'm so thankful we did not have to redo any drywall in our kitchen. Thanks, Good Electric, for making the extra effort.

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

Shelbyll M.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were friendly and professional. I had no issues with their approach.
Description of Work: $99 for $198 Worth of Electrical Services.

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

Monty B.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Showed up on time, worked in a timely manner, cleaned up after themselves. We used them again to wire and hang a large light fixture and put in more lighting cans.
Description of Work: Good Electric put in 4 recesed lighting cans

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
$800

Bruce D.
12/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very good quality work & very professional service.
Description of Work: Repaired electrical lighting fixtures.

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

$109

Suzanne P.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I bought one of your deals 198 dollars worth of work for 99. I picked the next day for how soon I wanted them to come out cause I didn't think they would be able to schedule sooner but they had someone there a few hours after I bought the deal. An electrician named Ronny came out. Checked what else was on the circuit and gave me advice on options and a ball park figure how much each would cost. He put in a new ground fault outlet and cover on the outside of my shed. The work was fast and he gave me a warranty on the work. I had seen another deal doing the exact work from another company for the price I would have paid without the deal so I am happy with the price. It went very well.
Description of Work: I wanted to check if my shed could handle an air conditioner and or heater without putting in a new circuit and change the box where the electricity goes in from just a box to a ground fault 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
$99

Anne R.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Ronny and Joseph came to do the electric work that we needed to replace fluorescent lighting in the kitchen by installing new track lighting, installing a chandelier in the dining room, and taking out a ceiling fan and cutting off the power that was run to it. I had bought a coupon for two hours of electrical work, however the work was much more extensive than what the coupon allowed for and Ronny gave me a quote. Personally, I thought that the quote was very high, $2100 to install five lights, however 4 1/2 hours later when it was all finished, I understood why it was so high. Ronny and Joseph were very professional, were meticulous about getting the track lighting aimed just right and make a great comedy team. They did a great job cleaning up the mess after they were finished. I will definitely have them back for more work (I just have to save up)
Description of Work: Installation of new lighting in kitchen and dining room

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

wen W.
12/2015
3.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
it went well but way too expensive and to make it worse, I was told it will cost even more and no discount when I became repeat customer to use them for a second time. I told them it is a poor business idea not to reward and appreciate repeat customer
Description of Work: to replace GFRI plug, inspect ceiling fan light kit wire connection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Response from Good Electric
Dear[removed member's name], Thank you for your review. Upon reviewing your invoice I saw you were charged a $24 dispatch fee. You were charged in error. Angie’s list customers never pay a dispatch fee for specials or estimates. You will receive a refund check. I apologize for the error. Angie’s List members also receive an unlimited 10% discount on all work, except for specials. On our fourth visit to existing customers, the dispatch fee is waived. We also leave a coupon worth $25 off on your next visit and pay $25 for a referral when we do work for someone you referred. We also regularly offer two for one specials 50% off standard prices. You paid $99.00 for replacing a GFCI receptacle and checking out a fan. You also received a complimentary home electrical inspection. Your total cost was $99 for $198 worth of electrical services. If you had not used the entire $198 you would have received a credit toward future work. If you get quotes from other quality contractors you will find our pricing very competitive and all aspects of our service superior. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Larry Good, President.

DONAVAN B.
12/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Honestly I set aside $800 to have this hot tub spa connected with the 240V box I provided purchased with the spa. At the end of the day Good Electric LTD very professionally wired and connected the spa to the tune of $3115. Citing the I needed a new outdoor main utility box and multi-rod grounding system to get the spa up and running. I was stunned by the price quoted but the thought to delay installation of the spa which I sacrificed and saved for and curtail the needed hydrotherapy lead my decision to proceed with the job. The four men who worked this project were professional and courteous to me. I am unsure if I paid too much for the service provided or if all recommended work was applied at the prevailing rates for similar work in this market but they worked the whole a day in a efficient manner. Even though $3115 price tag of this project I thought would cost under $1000 will tug a my budget for awhile Good Electric LTD did a good job overall. Hopefully I didn't overpay and got a fair and reasonable price for the service rendered.
Description of Work: I contacted Good Electric LTD to connect a 240V hot tub spa I recently bought to help me with get some relief from some service connected disabilities I've been dealing with for several years.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,115

Scott F.
12/2015
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I've used this service provider in the past and liked their service. Electrician Ronny is always nice and arrived on time with an assistant. They've replaced the LED lights in my trees in the past and both had gone out this time. With some tinkering, they were able to get one of the two lights to work. They didn't have the LED's I use on their truck so I ran over to Lowe's to get a box of 2. They replaced one of the bulbs and I was concerned that because both bulbs were the same age, the other would burn out soon and voice this to Ronny. He said it would be wasteful to replace the other now since it works (I hire them because I don't want to climb the ladder to reach the bulbs). The bulbs are controlled by a photo-electric switch and that night, only one came on (they're in the same fixture). I called Debbie (she's very nice) the next day (11/24/15) in their office and explained the situation and she said she'd try to have Ronny come back out. He came out and replaced the other bulb and charged us for another visit (I was at work and wasn't there to negotiate). I called Debbie back the next day and explained that because I thought both bulbs should have been replaced initially (but they recommended against it), I shouldn't be charged for a second visit. She relayed my thoughts to their service manager who basically said "tough" and he wouldn't make any concessions. I told her that I thought this was unfair for a repeat customer like myself. At any rate, because of the service manager who's focused totally on that famous bottom line and not on customer satisfaction, I will not use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced lights in a tree in my front yard.

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

$99

Response from Good Electric
Dear [removed member's name], Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry your lamp did not last longer. Lamp life is an average of how long a lamp will last. Some lamps will last many more times than another. To change or not to change is a decision we leave to our customers. From a cost perspective, you purchased a special from Angie’s list for $99.00. You still have a credit with us for $20.50. Your total cost for a high quality of service on both trips and the work performed in your trees was total of only $78.50. Typical charges from our competitors would be much greater, even if the work was accomplished in one trip. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your project. Sincerely, Larry Good, President.

Nadeem C.
12/2015
4.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
They charged me quite a bit more than that $99. I am going to say maybe another $200 or so. And all they were going to do is that, take down the old ceiling fans and put new ceiling fans up there. That is all they were supposed to do so I thought that was a little bit on the high side. The experience was okay, it is just the price was more than I had thought it would be. I would suggest, better price expectation and not in the sense that low balling somebody, but it just didn't sound like... at least to me, that it was that big of a job, that it would be another $200 on top of the Big Deal. The pricing was the one that I had problems with. I did not have a problem with the quality. They were pretty responsive. I would ask a lot of questions before I use them. I want to have better expectation of price instead of...if I were to use them I would ask them a lot of questions next time.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal. They came out and did some ceiling fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$299

Contact information

9018 Aero Street, San Antonio, TX 78217

http://www.goodelectricsa.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
513085
Trade License Locale
TX
Trade License Authority
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Trade License Expiration
08/12/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Good Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Good Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Good Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Good Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Good Electric offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Good Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Good Electric offers warranties.
Good Electric offers the following services: Residential, commercial & industrial service, maintenance & construction. Electrical Service, Lightning Surge Protection, TV, Phone, Outdoor Lighting, and Computer Cabling. 10% Discount to Angie's List Customers, Seniors, Military, and non-profit organizations. 2 year residential warranty. Uniformed licensed electricians with picture I.D. Seal of Safety Certified. Additional emails - service@goodelectricltd.com, mlvarnum@yahoo.com. Additional contact name - Mike Varnum.

Contact information

9018 Aero Street, San Antonio, TX 78217

http://www.goodelectricsa.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day