Sun Valley Electrical Company handles electrical repair and installation for homes and businesses across Sun Valley and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. From a dead outlet or a tripping breaker to a full panel upgrade or new construction wiring, we take the call and get it handled. Residential wiring. Commercial wiring. One number for both.
Whether you are a homeowner dealing with a wiring problem, a landlord managing a rental property, a property manager overseeing a commercial building, or a business owner who needs reliable power, we cover the full scope of electrical work. We are available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, including evenings and weekends.
Call (747) 368-2289 for a quote and we will tell you exactly what the job involves before anything is scheduled.
Dealing with a tripping breaker or a dead outlet? Those symptoms are worth taking seriously. Flickering lights, outlets that stopped working, a breaker that trips every time you run the microwave, a burning smell near a switch, a sparking outlet, or power out in one room while the rest of the house is fine - these are all signs that something in the circuit needs attention.
When we arrive, the first step is a proper diagnostic. That means tracing the fault to its source rather than replacing parts until something sticks. We check the outlet, the circuit, the panel, and the wiring path as needed to figure out what is actually happening. The fault gets explained before any work starts, so you know what you are approving and why.
Electrical faults do not always announce themselves clearly. A dead outlet might point to a tripped GFCI somewhere else on the circuit. Flickering lights can come from a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a failing breaker. Getting the diagnosis right matters more than getting the repair done fast. Reach out and we will get it diagnosed.
Homes in Sun Valley, like much of Los Angeles County, were built across several decades, and a lot of them are still running on 100-amp service. That was enough when the panel was installed. It is often not enough now. Households that have added a second refrigerator, a home office, a washer and dryer, and an EV charger are regularly running into the limits of an older panel.
We handle panel upgrades from 100-amp to 200-amp service, full panel replacements, main breaker replacements, individual circuit breaker replacements, and service-entrance upgrades. When a home is adding significant new load, we also do subpanel installation and load calculations to make sure the distribution is right before anything gets wired.
Wiring work is checked against code before sign-off, and the scope of the panel job is confirmed on the call so you know what is included. Let us handle the panel and the permits.
Wiring is easier to deal with when somebody explains it plainly, and outlet and switch work is some of the most common electrical work a home needs. We install and replace standard outlets, GFCI outlets, AFCI outlets, USB outlets, and 20-amp circuits where the load calls for it.
GFCI protection is required by code in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and exterior locations because those areas are near water. AFCI protection addresses arc faults in bedroom circuits and other living spaces. Both types of protection have specific placement requirements, and we install them where they belong rather than where they are easiest to reach.
Homes across this area have every kind of panel and circuit in them. An older home might have outlets with no ground, a mix of circuit types, or a kitchen that was never wired for modern appliance loads. We can add an outlet to a room, run a new circuit to the panel, install dimmer switches, replace a standard switch with a smart switch, or swap out a failing outlet before it causes a bigger problem. One call and we are on it.
Calling an electrician doesn't have to be stressful, and lighting work is a good example of a job that goes smoothly when the scope is clear from the start. We handle recessed lighting, LED retrofits, under-cabinet lighting, indoor and outdoor fixtures, landscape lighting, security lighting, and motion sensor lighting. Exterior lighting is especially useful in a Southern California climate where outdoor spaces get used year-round.
A lighting installation visit covers the fixture placement, the wiring run, the switch or dimmer, and the connection to the circuit. If the circuit needs to be extended or a new one added to the panel, we handle that as part of the same job.
Ceiling fan installation and replacement is a straightforward service that makes a real difference in rooms that get warm. We wire fans from scratch where no ceiling box exists, replace older fans, and handle the switch or remote wiring that goes with them. Clear communication from the first call to the final test means you know what the job covers before we start. Breakers that hold. Outlets that work. Lights that stay on.
When the electrician arrives, the real work begins, and wiring jobs are where the prep matters most. Whole-home rewiring involves replacing the branch circuits throughout a house, from the panel to every outlet, switch, and fixture. It becomes necessary when a home still has knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuit wiring, or wiring that has degraded to the point where it cannot safely carry modern loads.
We handle knob-and-tube replacement, aluminum wiring remediation, and full rewiring of older homes. We also install dedicated circuits for appliances that require their own circuit: dryers, electric ranges, ovens, dishwashers, and laundry equipment. A dedicated 240-volt or 220-volt circuit for a large appliance means the load does not compete with the rest of the house.
All wiring work is done to current code standards, including proper grounding and bonding. When a home is being rewired or a new circuit is being added, the work is scoped on the call so there are no open questions about what is included. Let us handle the panel and the permits.
Doing electrical work right matters, and we'll help you get it right, whether the job is in a single-family home, a rental property, a retail space, or a commercial building. We handle commercial electrical repair, panel upgrades for commercial service, commercial wiring, office and retail electrical work, and commercial lighting and outlet installation.
The same scope of work applies on the residential side. Homeowners in Sun Valley call us for everything from a single outlet replacement to a full-service upgrade before selling a property. Property managers call us when a unit has a wiring issue that needs to be resolved before a tenant moves in. Landlords call us when a panel in an older building has reached the end of its useful life.
We are available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, including evenings and weekends, so a job that comes up on a Saturday or after a standard workday can still get scheduled. A local electrician for homeowners and businesses alike means the same quality of work regardless of whether the property is residential or commercial. Reach out and we will get it diagnosed.
Sun Valley sits in the inland valley portion of Los Angeles County, where summers run genuinely hot and air conditioning loads push hard on residential and commercial panels alike. At the same time, California leads the country in EV adoption and rooftop solar installation, and wildfire-season grid shutoffs have made battery backup a practical concern rather than a niche one. These three services reflect what property owners in this area are actually asking about.
A Level 2 home EV charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit and charges a vehicle several times faster than a standard wall outlet. The installation visit covers a panel capacity check, the dedicated circuit run, and either a hardwired unit or a 240-volt outlet depending on the charger type. In Los Angeles County, where EV ownership rates are among the highest in the country, this has become one of the most requested electrical upgrades. We confirm what the panel can support before any work starts and handle the wiring from the panel to the charger location.
We handle the electrical side of solar and battery storage systems: the panel capacity review, load calculations, circuit work, and the connections that tie a battery system into the home's electrical supply. When a home is adding generation or storage, the panel often needs to be evaluated for available capacity and, in some cases, upgraded. Wildfire-season public-safety power shutoffs are a real factor in this part of California, and battery backup has moved from a nice-to-have to a practical piece of home infrastructure for many households here.
A surge protector installed at the panel level protects every circuit in the house, not just the devices plugged into a single power strip. Panel-level surge protection catches voltage spikes before they reach sensitive electronics, appliances, and HVAC equipment. In an area with grid variability and a housing stock full of electronics, that protection matters. We install whole-home surge protection as a standalone job or as part of a larger panel upgrade.
Electrical pricing depends on the scope of the job, and the scope is confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled. Common questions we hear involve panel upgrade costs, whole-home rewiring estimates, EV charger installation pricing, ceiling fan installation, outlet installation, and breaker replacement. There is no single answer that applies to every house, because the panel size, the wiring condition, the circuit count, and the access all affect what the job involves.
What we can tell you is that the price is explained up front. When you call, we ask the right questions to understand what the job requires, and we give you a rate based on that scope. You know what is included before any work starts. No guesswork. No shortcuts. No loose ends.
Call (747) 368-2289 and we will walk through what you are dealing with on the call.
We ask enough questions to understand the scope, give you a rate, and confirm what is available before anything gets scheduled.
The more you can tell us about the symptom, the better: which circuit or area of the house is affected, whether a breaker has tripped, how long the problem has been happening, and roughly how old the panel is. That lets us scope the job accurately and give you a price that reflects the actual work rather than a rough guess.
Yes. We are available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays. A repair or installation that comes up over the weekend can be scheduled the same way as any other call.
We serve Sun Valley as our primary base and take calls throughout Los Angeles County, including Pacoima, Arleta, Panorama City, North Hollywood, Burbank, Sylmar, Lake View Terrace, and Shadow Hills. Call us and we will confirm coverage for your specific address.
Yes. Property managers call us regularly for wiring issues in rental units, panel work in older buildings, and electrical repairs that need to be completed before a tenant moves in. The process is the same: call with the details and we scope the job from there.
A single visit can cover a repair and a related upgrade at the same time, for example diagnosing a dead outlet and adding GFCI protection on the same circuit. We scope what the job involves on the call so you know what the visit will cover before the electrician arrives.
A kitchen breaker that trips repeatedly usually points to an overloaded circuit, an undersized circuit for the appliances on it, or a wiring fault. Call us and describe what is tripping and what is running on that circuit, and we will tell you what the visit is likely to involve.
Pricing depends on the scope of the job, the condition of the existing wiring and panel, and whether a permit is required. We give you a rate on the call based on what the job actually involves, so you know the cost before anything is scheduled.
Payment timing is confirmed on the call when the job is scoped. We do not leave open questions about cost or payment terms: what you are told on the call is what the job is based on.
Sun Valley Electrical Company is available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Whether the job is a repair that came up unexpectedly or an upgrade you have been planning for a while, the process starts with a call. No pressure and no gimmicks, just safe, solid wiring and a straight answer about what the job involves and what it will cost.
Call (747) 368-2289 to get a quote.
We handle the full range of electrical repair and installation work in Sun Valley and throughout Los Angeles County. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you think through the job before you call. Every row is a service we schedule regularly, and every job starts with a straight conversation about what is involved and what it costs.
| Type of Work | What the Job Involves | Ideal For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan-rated box installationSwitch leg wiringFan and light kit connectionExisting fixture replacement | Rooms without existing fan wiring or with a light fixture being converted | A standard ceiling box cannot support a fan. If there is no fan-rated box, we install one as part of the same visit. |
| EV Charger Installation | Dedicated 240-volt circuitPanel capacity checkHardwired or outlet connectionGarage and driveway placement | EV owners in homes without an existing Level 2 charging circuit | LA County has one of the highest EV ownership rates in the country. A properly sized dedicated circuit is what keeps a charger running reliably without tripping breakers. |
| Solar & Battery Backup | Panel prep for solar-ready homesBattery storage circuitsService upgrades for inverter loadsDedicated circuit installation | Homeowners adding solar or battery storage who need the panel and wiring ready for the equipment | We handle the electrical supply side only. We do not install solar panels or inverters, but we make sure the panel and wiring are sized and wired correctly for the system. |
| Electrical Panel Upgrades | 200-amp service upgradesFuse-to-breaker conversionsSubpanel installationLoad calculation and sizing | Homes with older panels, fuse boxes, or panels running at or near capacity | A load calculation is part of every panel upgrade we complete so the new service is sized to what the property actually needs. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runsKnob-and-tube replacementAluminum wiring remediationGrounding and bonding | Older homes being updated or additions and remodels needing new circuits | Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s and 1970s requires devices and connectors rated for aluminum, not standard copper-rated hardware. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits | 240-volt dedicated circuitGFCI protectionDisconnect installationPanel capacity check | Homeowners adding a hot tub or spa to an existing property | Hot tubs require a dedicated 240-volt circuit with GFCI protection and a disconnect located within sight of the unit, all of which are part of the installation scope. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | Battery inverter circuit installationPanel integrationDedicated circuit sizingService upgrade if needed | Homeowners who want backup power without a generator | Wildfire-season power shutoffs in the LA area make battery backup systems a practical choice. We handle the wiring and panel work the system requires. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI outlet installationSwitch replacementNew outlet runsAFCI protection | Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and any room that needs added or updated receptacles | Code requires GFCI protection at outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations regardless of when the home was built. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED fixturesUnder-cabinet lightingOutdoor and security lightingFixture replacement | Remodels, additions, and exterior upgrades | Outdoor fixtures in Southern California need weatherproof boxes and covers rated for the exposure level at the installation location. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-level surge device installationGrounding system connectionProtection for all downstream circuitsPost-shutoff surge defense | Homes in areas with grid variability or frequent public-safety power shutoffs | Power restoration after a public-safety shutoff can send damaging voltage spikes through unprotected wiring. A panel-level device catches those spikes before they reach appliances and electronics. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker replacementFuse panel diagnosisTripped breaker investigationLoad testing | Homes where breakers trip repeatedly or a fuse keeps blowing | A breaker that trips immediately after being reset usually points to a short circuit or ground fault, not just an overloaded circuit. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | 240-volt circuit installationRefrigerator and washer circuitsMicrowave and dishwasher circuitsWorkshop and garage circuits | Kitchens, laundry rooms, and garages adding high-draw appliances | Most large appliances perform better and trip fewer breakers when they run on a circuit sized specifically for that load. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Tracing faults and short circuitsGFCI and AFCI diagnosisIntermittent power lossCircuit testing and repair | Any home or business with unexplained electrical symptoms | A proper diagnosis before any repair prevents replacing parts that were not the actual cause of the problem. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | Knob-and-tube removalWhole-home rewiringTwo-prong to grounded outlet conversionPanel integration | Pre-1970s homes with original wiring that has not been updated | Homes across this area have every kind of panel and circuit in them, and older wiring systems often need more than a single outlet swap to bring the system up to current standards. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and wiring reviewOutlet and grounding checkCode compliance assessmentWritten findings summary | Home buyers, landlords, and owners of older properties | An inspection before purchasing an older home gives you a clear picture of what the electrical system actually needs before you close. |
Call (747) 368-2289 to talk through the job and get a price before anything is scheduled.
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