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It’s cold…The dangers of electrical portable heating!

Electric space heaters can be an economical choice for providing warmth to small spaces. They are convenient, portable and, unlike fuel-burning heaters, do not give off deadly carbon monoxide. However, electric space heaters can be very dangerous if not used properly. Nationally, the number two cause of fires in the home and the number three cause of fatal…

Electrical Questions | Do you give free estimates?

Yes we do. But we have to differentiate between an estimate and a service call. Troubleshooting is considered work and not an estimate. For instance, if you call and want an estimate to fix a light or plug that doesn’t work, that’s a service call and not an estimate. But say you need a panel upgrade on your house, and your insurance company won’t insure…

Electical Questions | What are your specialties?

American Electrical has been serving customers in the Bay Area for 30 years (www.americanelectrical.us). I’m Zalman Sher, President. I’ve been a licensed electrical contractor since 1984 and a general contractor since 1980. We started as Berkeley Electric in 1984, which later became American Electrical in 2000. Growing up, my father was a wire worker in…

Electrical Questions | When is the best time to contact an electrician when buyi…

Before you move in. It's easier and far less expensive to do your electrical work before you redo the floors or paint. And why should you call in an electrician? Because electricity is a safety issue. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are over 67,800 home electrical fires every year caused by faulty electrical wiring. Each year, these fires…

Electrical Questions | How much do your services cost?

1. How much do your services cost? We have a few different ways of pricing our services. Please call for a free estimate anytime (510-521-2423). We charge $150 per hour, with a one-hour minimum for service calls for one journeyman electrician and service vehicle. For larger time jobs, we charge $1200 a day (only $75 per man hour) for one journeyman elec…

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Before you move in. It's easier and far less expensive to do your electrical work before you redo the floors or paint. And why should you call in an electrician?…
American Electrical has been serving customers in the Bay Area for 30 years (www.americanelectrical.us). I’m Zalman Sher, President. I’ve been a licensed electrical…
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