Our garage light was flickering so badly it resembled a seizure trigger. I didn't know who to call,…read moreso I searched Yelp and found Ian Marsh of South Bay Electric. There were a series of excellent reviews. I sent hima a message and he got back to me right away. When we spoke, Ian himself walked me through the troubleshooting over the phone. He suggested it could be a bad bulb connection (take it out and clean the contacts) or an issue with the wall switch. Sure enough, it turned out to be our dimmer switch -- it just couldn't hold the charge properly and was causing the constant flickering. What really stands out is that Ian could have easily scheduled a service call and charged me a couple hundred bucks to come out. Instead, he gave me the exact fix for free and saved me the hassle and expense. In a world where so many companies push for paid visits, this level of honesty and helpfulness is rare and genuinely appreciated. While it cost me nothing, it cost him his time.I As a result, I promised Ian I'd write a glowing review, and here it is. If you're in the South Bay and need an electrician you can actually trust, call Ian Marsh South Bay Electric. Highly recommend! Rick

Recently used South Bay Electric Co to install a new sub panel in my garage with an EV charger, a…read morefew new circuits around the house, replace some can lights in my kitchen and clean up a bunch of shoddy work left behind by previous owners of our new house. They did a great job and I definitely recommend them for any residential electrical work around the South Bay.

I highly recommend this electrical contractor. He's prompt, he and his team are very professional…read more He successfully upgraded my panel. His prices are within reason. Overall 5 stars for this company.

He installed a 240V outlet and replaced several fuses. Work was done well but he promised that he…read morewould send a receipt which he never did. Even after multiple reminders, he never sent the receipt for services provided. Otherwise, I would give him 5 stars.

We used Stephens Plumbing to install a new heat pump at our home. From the initial estimate to…read morefinal completion, we were extremely happy with the work, attention, and knowledge that the technicians showed (especially Freddy and his team with the installation, Oscar for the initial estimate, and Ingrid with coordination). I was not at home during the installation, and the technicians all kept me informed of the progress through multiple calls (and even video calls). Every question was answered promptly and professionally, and they also helped educate me on how heat pumps worked. The estimate was in line (if not slightly less) than the other 4 estimates I received.

Miguel was on time and very professional. Did a great job. Unclogged kitchen sink and verified no…read moreleaks

Needed to get a panel upgrade and an EV charger installed. There's an open space between my panel…read moreand my garage, so I was told by other electricians that I'd have to get someone else to break the concrete because they don't do that. These guys were one of the few that could handle the concrete work, and they also handle all the permit work as well. Staff worked hard, finished everything quickly and made sure the work site was clean as a whistle after they finished. Everyone was really friendly, from the receptionist on the phone, the staff and the people giving me estimates. It's been more than a year since I got my EV charger installed, and I haven't noticed any problems since then. Price-wise, I feel it was pretty fair especially considering how they made everything so convenient. All in all, they did everything well. I'd have no problems recommending them to others, and will likely go back to them when I need other things addressed in the house.

The crew I had did a good job. Clean installation. The new panel looks great. Very courtious team.read more

Carlos, JC and Chris were great…read more The initial call was to install a smart doorbell and floodlight. After doing a thorough inspection, Carlos suggested a few more things, but was never pushy. Letting me pick service/price package that I wanted. We have a nearly 100 year old home that's been through a lot before we took ownership earlier this year, but they sorted through everything and got the job done--on the hottest day of the year. They were great. Would recommend.

We had B&M Electric upgrade our electrical panel from 100 amps to 200 amps, install a whole house…read moresurge protector, install required GFCI protection, & more.. Carlos was the very nice technician who came for the initial inspection. He was involved in the project the whole time. We appreciate him for all his work inside the house, & not beating around the bush to let us know exactly what our house needed. In order to add that 200 amp panel, we had to relocate panel locations, which involved having to cut half of our lemon tree. To our surprise, Arturo & Manny were able to cut the tree for us, and they even cleaned up the mess and took the trash with them (& picked/saved our lemons for us). Arturo was involved the whole time and we are very appreciative of all his hard work. We also appreciate Manny very much for advocating for us, as the relocation would have costed us more than we had already paid (which stretched us out so thin already), and he realized that we were not told ahead of time that the relocation could cost more, so he worked it out with the company to help us out. Our overall experience was really excellent from start to finish. Other technicians who worked on our project were: Jonny, JC, & Christian (who did the work in our crawl space). Every single technician was great and very professional. We are very happy with our choice to work with this company and would definitely recommend them for electrical work.

Nick's Mobile came through when I needed it most…read more I was at Bonelli Bluffs the weekend before Halloween and my new trailer suddenly lost shore power. Not the kind of problem you want to deal with on a trip. I called Nick and he responded right away. He made time to come out the same day. He diagnosed the issue quickly and knew exactly what was wrong. The automatic transfer switch had failed. Instead of delaying the repair, he tracked down the part himself, picked it up, and came back to install it. That level of effort matters when you are on a tight timeline. The repair was clean and professional. Power was restored and my entire weekend was back on track. What could have been a ruined trip turned into a great one. He did not stop there. He worked through the warranty process and made sure the repair was covered. I ended up fully reimbursed by the manufacturer. That saved me money and a lot of hassle. Nick goes above and beyond. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and committed to taking care of his customers. If you need mobile RV service, this is the guy to call. Nick if you see this, I truly apologize for such a late review. My mother in law stills talks about how nice you were and was happy that you stayed for a meal with us!

I was having a refrigeration issue. Nick called me and gave me hints to repair my problem. He…read moreliterally called me multiple times, while camping, just to help. I live in Simi Valley and he is in West Covina. My problem was not an easy fix, based on all of his suggestions and coaching. He came out to Simi, in the evening and diagnosed my problem. I basically needed a new fridge. He set me up with a place to order, he picked it up and brought it out at 6:45 in the evening and replaced my refrigerator. Oh, there is more. He called my service insurance company and recouped 1/2 of the cost the day my policy expired. In addition, after replacing the fridge, he looked over our RV, got on the roof, gave advice and gave a can of self leveling seem sealer to put on the corners of our roof. All of this was done in the dark. Also had an amazing support staff. Great customer service and we are feeling very fortunate to have had him respond to us. Thank you, Nick

We had contacted CJ's Electric to help us troubleshoot an issue we were having with several of our…read moreoutlets. Cesar was prompt to respond and professional throughout our appointment. Our problem turned out to be a pretty complicated one, and I was really impressed with how thorough and persistent Cesar was in tracking down the issue. He took the time to work through the possibilities rather than just guessing at the cause, and even crawled through a very tight and difficult-to-access attic space to trace the wiring. He eventually located the problem, a severed electrical line that, unfortunately, appeared to have been damaged by rodents. Despite the difficult location, Cesar was able to come up with a temporary fix that restored power to our outlets, which we really appreciated. He also took the time to explain what had happened and proposed a more permanent, long-term solution to prevent us from having to deal with the same issue again. We plan on moving forward with that work and I'll update my review once it's completed. Overall, we had a great experience with CJ's Electric. Cesar was responsive, professional, thorough, and genuinely committed to figuring out a difficult problem. Definitely glad we called him and would recommend CJ's Electric to anyone looking for an electrician who will actually take the time to troubleshoot an issue properly.

Called CJ out to install a GFCI outlet in my bathroom, so I can install a bidet toilet,…read more He did an excellent job, finished in a couple of hours, he had to get the wiring from inside the kitchen pantry and run it to the bathroom. He made sure he covered what he needed to minimize clean up. Very satisfied! Would hire again, he also does other handyman tasks if you need anything else done.

I hired Madison Electric in September 2022 to install an EV charger. Communication and the work…read morequality was great, I have no complaints. The cost quoted included labor and parts. I also have a new build construction home with the wires pre wired so the actual work was not difficult at all. However (which I didn't know at the time), the Nema 14-50 plug that they bought at Home Depot and installed is not commercial grade (ie. Rated for EV charger use). It was a $15 plug and I only realized that when I want to use the EVSE charger at the maximum intended 40 amps, the socket would get extremely hot to the touch. I was worried about it melting (as you can google similiar stories) so I have been charging the car at only 20 amps max because I didn't want to spend more money on fixing the issue. 20 amps is fine and I can get a full charge overnight, it just takes longer since it's a slow charge. I'm finally posting this because I'm using the charger very frequently now (since I had free public charging for my EV which ended so now I have to charge at home) and I do wish my nema 14-50 plug was a heavy duty one so I can use the max amps of my juicebox. I didn't know then since I was a new EV owner so I want to make sure that other EV owners are aware and advocate for themselves/double check the work to make sure your house is safe!

Luis and Adan did great work. Communication with Nathan the owner was also splendid. Will…read moredefinitely call them again next time we need electrician services.

I can't recommend Smiths Power House enough! They knew exactly what was wrong with my generator,…read morefixed it quickly, and took care of everything under warranty. True experts with outstanding customer service!

Honestly, this business is in a class all by itself, when it comes to quality of service!…read more Here's how it compares to a NAPA auto parts business that I purchased at recently. At the Napa in Stanton, you are treated like a nuisance, rather than a customer. Buying auto parts is more like pulling teeth. I didn't get what I needed, and I vowed to never go back to that location ever again. Recently, I spoke with Dave here at Smith Powerhouse, on the phone. Not only did he stop and check and make sure he had the filter for my generator in stock. But, he quoted me the price, as well. That's how service should be! Friendly and easy! There simply is no comparison between Dave and other service and parts businesses. It's easy to see exactly why Dave has been in business so long and why he has a long list of satisfied customers. All you need to do is compare them for yourself. At most places, you are simply another problem walking in the door for them to try to satisfy. Most places do a reasonable job. But, the service you receive here at Smith's is simply outstanding. They solve your problem instead of sending you away upset and unsatisfied! I purchased before, and I will continue to purchase again every time I need either parts or service for my generator. Let me save you some time and aggravation by showing you EXACTLY how to best use this business to buy service for your generator. FIRST, before you call, make SURE you know the name and model number of your generator, which is usually located on some sort of DATA PLATE that is attached to the generator. There's not much anyone can do for you if they don't know EXACTLY what you have. So, go out and look and write it down. For example, my generator is an ONAN, made by Cummins, and the model is called MICROLITE. It has a 4000 watt output and the series is KY. They can't help you with parts unless you know the EXACT model number, so be sure to copy it down and have it ready when you call. Next, it's best to have some idea of what is wrong. Because saying "I don't know" doesn't begin to narrow down the problem and it means you will be leaving it up to them to first diagnose your generator. Some suggested problems could be: Doesn't start at all or hard to start. Doesn't run smoothly. No power output. Or, it just needs general maintenance however they see fit. Now, if you have no idea what is wrong, and you say "I dunno" then be prepared to pay a diagnostic fee just to have your generator inspected. What about recent USE? Sitting for years, and covered in cobwebs? Or, used and running a month or so ago? Yes, this company can probably bring a dead generator back to life again! The more details you provide, the better this company will understand your needs. Finally, remember, this is a BUSINESS and in order to stay in business, they must charge enough to make a reasonable profit. So, be prepared to pay for the parts and service that your generator needs. I recently had my generator serviced, and now I'm saving TONS of money on gas because I run this tiny generator engine to make electricity rather than the big V-10 engine in the motorhome. Plus, all my house-current appliances are usable now, and that means my microwave and air conditioner are back in service again. The biggest problem I had was FINDING this place. If I had known about this business, I would have used them YEARS ago and not waited so long to fix my generator. Oh, one last thing. NOTHING mechanical is maintenance-free, despite what they may tell you. So, if you have a generator that you expect to use on a regular basis, then get it INSPECTED at least once a year. More often, if you're using it each and every day, like I do. These Onan generators are pretty reliable, but you do need to do regular maintenance on them. Oil changes and filters. Valve adjustments too. Plus, fuel lines get old and hard from the heat, so you need to change them when they deteriorate. Now that you have a better idea of what to do, you are well on your way to purchasing the parts and service that you need to keep your generator running reliably. And, if you don't have a generator at all, well then, this is the place to buy one and have it installed in your vehicle. If you want house-type power in your vehicle, then solar panels don't even come close to fulfilling that need. All these van-life people try to rely strictly on solar panels and they end up living in the dark and the cold, because solar panels are minimal at best. If you want house-type power, the only way to get it is with a generator! If you are contemplating ANY type of mobile business, having a generator and electric power makes all the difference in the world! A food truck, perhaps? A mobile pet service van? Even a mobile office! Any type of mobile business where house-type electric is needed. This company will make that happen for you. This is my updated review. Read my previous review of this business below.

Niko was very professional and prompt. He arrived within the time window he stated, and once he was…read morehere, he quickly and (I think) accurately diagnosed the problem with our refrigerator. He then replaced the faulty OEM part with a higher quality one, and the refrigerator appeared to come back online immediately. They charge a premium, but if your fridge stops working in the middle of a heatwave, I'd say it's worthwhile!

I live in Rancho Palos Verdes and on Sunday my Kitchenaid refrigrator suddenly got warm. I called a…read morefew places to no avail until Niko from Direct picked up the phone. After asking some pointed questions, he gave me prep. instructions and set up an appointment for Tuesday. He showed up on time and was very efficient in his diagnosis and repair for a fair price. I highly recommend Niko and direct to anyone in need of appliance repair work