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Direct Current Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We are experienced in all types of service and construction-related electrical work, including the following: ■Residential Electrical Wiring ■Troubleshooting ■Property Management Work ■Service Upgrades/Panel Changes ■Attic, Ceiling, Bathroom Fans ■Residential Remodeling & Lighting ■Home & Safety Inspections ■Preventative Maintenance & Infrared Inspections ■Smoke & Carbon Dioxide Detectors ■Residential Voice, Data & Video Cabling Additional phone - (703) 635-5089.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial repair, replacement, installation of lighting, additional circuits, motor controls, computer, telecommunications, HVAC, voice, data and video cabling, smoke detectors, switches, bath, attic & ceiling fans.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.59 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
0%
2
11%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.4
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Arla A.
04/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Put in wiring for a ceiling fan, but installed just a light. Installed a second switch for the overhead light. Fixed a 3-way switch in the hallway. Fixed an outlet. Worker did not clean up at all. Work was satisfactory, but I thought the price was high. Once I complained the price came down a bit. Worker did not offer us a senior citizen discount originally as the website indicated. We are WELL into our 60's.

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

$378

Michele K.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Direct Current was very easy to deal with and did great work for a good price. I called to ask for an electrician to come repair two outlets and install a new ceiling fan. They offered me an appointment for less than a week later. The technician (Andrew) was punctual and very pleasant to work with. He did all of the work in less than two hours and made sure the work area was as clean as when he arrived. Would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: grounded and resolved polarity issue with two outlets and 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
$200

Mia M.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Direct Current is great! I've used them several times and have always been happy with their service, as well as the quality and professionalism of their technicians. I consider this firm to be my electrician provider for my home.
Description of Work: Replaced some outlets and installed fluorescent under-cabinet lighting in my kitchen.

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
$120

Armelle T.
06/2014
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I have used Direct Current in the past and always have been happy with their work. This time was no exception, and I would say even better. The electrician, Chris, was just great. I had three ceiling lights to be replaced. As usual in my older house, there were problems with replacing two of them which he explained and he then took care of it very efficiently. He left the place impeccable. I can't say enough good things about his work. I will continue to use Direct Current and highly recommend them.

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
$380

Tracy C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bob is great and we've used him for help many times. This time he pulled a tech off another job to help with an emergency. They were quick, efficient and pleasant. Would recommend to anyone and will obviously use again!
Description of Work: Replaced bad fuse in 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
$250

Eduard D.
12/2012
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The dome of my attic fan got taken away by the wind and I needed to replace the whole thing before the upcoming storm. I started making calls in the morning and Direct Current was able to do the job the same day. Which was great news overall, but it came at a cost. The technician came in late morning as promised and I was pretty much happy expecting that the job would be done in a couple of hours. Unfortunately, very soon I realized that he did not plan to adjust any shingles, was not planning to use roofing cement for the isolation and overall did not leave an impression of a guy who knows exactly what he was doing. I had to climb to the roof myself to make sure that at least some basic things I was aware of, have been done. Overall, work was done quite sloppyly. Shingles were left in a mess. I was not alerted that the fan I bought was not a good match. After the technician left, I discovered some dirty spots on our white carpet around the attic door (he did not remove his shoes). And finally, he stunned me the invoice - $342 for 2 hours of labor, which is quite high in my books, at least for this kind of work. I am grateful for the responsiveness and that they have the job done, but quite unhappy on everything else. They may be good for certain type of jobs, but if you are looking to replace an attic fan, look for someone else.
Description of Work: I needed to replace my attic fan pretty urgently and Direct Current were able to do it at a very short notice.

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

$342

Maria L.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. They were able to come out and work on short notice, even while other contractors while working on the kitchen. Chris was efficient and thorough in his work, and did good quality work. Cost was in line with what we were quoted, and we had no problems in the permit/inspection process.
Description of Work: Installed several new circuits and outlets for kitchen renovation, including handling permit process.

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
$1,800

Rachel M.
02/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
n/a
Description of Work: We called them in an emergency situation. Had they sent someone out, we would have been charged several hundred dollars. Instead, the dispatcher worked with me over the phone to successfully fix my circuit breaker. I was extremely grateful! Thank you Direct Current!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MEG R.
06/2007
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Best part was very quick response. They got breaker to reset in less than one second but recommended replacement of 30-year old breaker switch and updating to GFCI outlets in bathrooms, to prevent stress on hard to reach breaker system. They listed parts for me to buy to save funds and I have rescheduled another appointment to replace breaker and outlets.
Description of Work: Responded to an emergency breaker problem. No electricity to part of the townhouse.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

    Contact information

    2753 Cameron Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

    www.directcurrent.us

    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
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    Service Categories

    Electrical,
    Lighting,
    Ceiling Fans,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Phone Wiring

    FAQ

    Direct Current Inc is currently rated 4.5 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

    Direct Current Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Direct Current Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Direct Current Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Direct Current Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Direct Current Inc offers emergency services.
    Yes, Direct Current Inc offers warranties.
    Direct Current Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial repair, replacement, installation of lighting, additional circuits, motor controls, computer, telecommunications, HVAC, voice, data and video cabling, smoke detectors, switches, bath, attic & ceiling fans.

    Contact information

    2753 Cameron Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

    www.directcurrent.us

    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