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Electrical repairs, panel upgrades, and whole-home rewires in Uptown and East Whittier. Call (657) 239-6331.
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Yes. We serve Whittier from our La Mirada shop nearby. Neighbors call us for everyday repairs, panel work when the service is maxed out, and emergencies when something is sparking or half the house is dark. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Whittier is a short drive from our La Mirada shop. When you call (657) 239-6331, a real person answers, never an AI phone tree. We diagnose the fault in front of you, fix what failed when we can same visit, and only talk upgrades when the service itself is the bottleneck. Many repairs start with a $189 diagnostic credited if you hire. Panel swaps and SCE meter work get a load calc, a City of Whittier permit, and a written quote after we see the gear. C-10 #1120441.
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Whittier, CA
"One of my outlets kept tripping a switch in the electrical panel. Michael at First Electric was the first to make it out to my house. He looked at the problem and began to troubleshoot while explaining what he was seeing as well as offering solutions for my next steps. He recommended switching out a faulty circuit breaker and that did the trick. My power has been better than ever and haven't seen the problem since. Michael was super helpful and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He has my business going forward 100%"
Whittier, CA
"Price was fair and the technician was very professional. The work was very good! We would recommend them"
Whittier, CA
"Great, professional service. Friendly staff. Thank you for help in clearing the electric line for my demolished spa."
Whittier, CA
"Our project was to have recessed lighting installed in livingroom, center ceiling fan wiring in dining area, hide wiring in wall for TV and components, and repair outlet. We searched companies on Yelp and decided to call First Electric after reading many positive comments from customers. Michael responded promptly and provided us with quotes for different options. We didn't have to look any further. We were sold by Michael's demeanor, professionalism and honesty. He started the job in a timely manner and was very thorough making sure every detail was to his and our satisfaction. First Electric is now our preferred choice for all our electrical needs."
Whittier, CA
"Michael was great to work with. I needed some conduit routed from my Electrical panel to a patio. Michael was considerate of my schedule and communicated well and let me know immediately when he fell ill and rescheduled. He completed the work exactly as we agreed on and made sure I was satisfied with the work. I plan to continue to use him for other projects."
Overloaded 100A services in East and South Whittier tracts: kitchen and AC trip the main together
Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Pushmatic panels that still turn up in mid-century stock: warm breakers or a main that will not stay reset
Aluminum or ungrounded branch circuits in older Uptown plaster homes: two-prong rooms that fail a buyer inspection
Greenleaf storefront faults: dead circuits before opening, no spare slots for a remodel
Dead outlets and GFCI that will not hold after a storm or bathroom remodel
Yes. We serve Whittier, CA (Uptown historic homes through East Whittier tracts) with repairs and inspections first, then panel upgrades and rewires. C-10 #1120441; call (657) 239-6331.
We typically respond the same day for scheduled work. Phones are answered 24/7 for emergencies; call (657) 239-6331. From our La Mirada base we reach Whittier quickly when you need us.
Many repairs and inspections start with a $189 diagnostic credited toward the job if you hire. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
We give a custom written quote after we see the work, never a vague estimate over the phone for complex jobs. For many repairs we start with a $189 diagnostic credited toward the job if you hire. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Yes. We work on historic homes in Whittier, including panel upgrades, selective rewiring, and modern updates while respecting finished plaster and historic character. We assess your system and explain access tradeoffs before we cut.
Yes. We diagnose and repair electrical problems in Whittier homes: tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, and failed devices. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Yes. We upgrade main panels and subpanels for Whittier homes and small commercial spaces, including 200A service where the utility and site allow, with code-compliant grounding and bonding. Every job is different. We provide a custom quote after we see your site. Typical panel upgrade projects often start around $4,957 in labor (14 hours at our standard rate) before materials, permits, and scope; there is no one-size-fits-all maximum.
Yes. When aluminum, ungrounded, or undersized branch wiring is the root problem, we plan a whole-home rewire or major upgrade. Every job is different. We provide a custom quote after we see your site. Typical whole-home rewire or major upgrade projects often start around $9,913 in labor (28 hours at our standard rate) before materials, permits, and scope; there is no one-size-fits-all maximum.
Call (657) 239-6331 for hazards such as partial power loss, sparking devices, and failed panels. Fire or life-safety? Call 911 first. After-hours and emergency calls include a $350 diagnostic charge. Call (657) 239-6331; phones are answered 24/7.
We start with a scope walkthrough: sometimes selective openings and fishing are enough; other times plaster or lathe needs careful patching partners. We explain tradeoffs up front so you know where access is required before we cut.
Electrical contracting for hire in California generally requires a C-10 license, insurance, and code-compliant work that can pass inspection. First Electric is C-10 #1120441. Hiring unlicensed help can fail inspection and create insurance problems.
First Electric is a licensed C-10 shop based in La Mirada (C-10 #1120441). We cover Uptown historic and plaster homes, East and South Whittier tracts, West Whittier edges, and small commercial suites on Greenleaf.
People call when something stopped working: a dead receptacle, a breaker that will not hold, half a house dark, or a panel that feels warm. We fix that first. When the service is maxed out (no spare slots, unsafe gear, or load that will not support an ADU or Level 2 charger), we plan the upgrade honestly and pull the permit. Fire or life-safety emergency? Call 911 first, then us.
Whittier electrical work must meet California Electrical Code and local amendments. Historic and mixed-use properties may need careful documentation; we pull permits, handle corrections, and schedule inspections.
Outlets dead, breakers that will not hold, lights that flicker when the AC kicks on: that is repair work, and it is the call we want first. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers, not an AI phone tree. We diagnose on site, write a custom quote, and fix what is wrong without upselling a panel you do not need.
Burning smell, sparking outlets, partial power loss, or a breaker that will not reset: call (657) 239-6331. Phones are answered 24/7. We stabilize the hazard, then quote lasting repairs. Fire or life-safety? Call 911 first.
Book a residential electrical safety inspection in the La Mirada area. $189 diagnostic credited if you hire us for recommended work. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Pre-purchase electrical inspection for home buyers near La Mirada. $189 diagnostic credited if you hire us afterward. Call (657) 239-6331.
Residential electrical panel inspection near La Mirada. $189 diagnostic credited if you hire us. Call (657) 239-6331.
When the panel is full, warm, or stuck at 100A while you add loads, we upgrade the service equipment the right way: load calc, permit, inspection, SCE coordination. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers. Custom quote after we see your panel, never a vague estimate.
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