For residential and commercial electrical work alike, Temple City Electrical Company handles the full range of electrical jobs that homeowners, landlords, and business owners run into. Repairs, panel upgrades, new wiring, outlets, lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, EV chargers, generator hookups, and whole-home surge protection. Whether you own a single-family home on a quiet street or manage a commercial property in the area, one call covers the job.
Flickering lights fixed. Dead outlets revived. Power back on.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and we offer prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls.
Call (626) 929-3282 for a quote.
Keeping a home safe starts with the wiring behind the walls, and most electrical problems give you a warning before they get worse. A breaker that trips repeatedly, an outlet that stopped working, lights that flicker when the AC kicks on, a burning smell near a switch or outlet, or half the house going dark without explanation. These symptoms point to something specific, and a diagnostic visit is how we find it.
When we come out, we trace the fault back to its source. That might be a loose connection, a failing breaker, a wiring problem, or a ground fault that has gone undetected. GFCI and AFCI protection are part of that conversation too. Older homes in Los Angeles County often lack the arc-fault and ground-fault protection that current code requires in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and garages. When we repair a circuit, we bring that protection up to where it belongs.
Grounding and bonding get checked as part of any thorough repair. A system that is not properly grounded puts both people and equipment at risk. We explain the fault before any work starts, so you know what you are paying for and why.
Call us and the rest is handled.
The panel is where everything in your electrical system connects. When a breaker fails, trips without a clear cause, or simply will not reset, that is a repair job. When the panel itself is worn out, undersized, or running out of space, replacement or an upgrade makes more sense than patching around it.
A 100-amp service was standard in homes built decades ago. With EV chargers, heat pump circuits, and high-draw appliances all competing for capacity, a 200-amp service upgrade is often the practical answer. We calculate the load before recommending anything, so the upgrade matches what the property actually needs.
An older panel is worth a look before a big appliance goes in. That applies to a new dryer, a hot tub circuit, or anything else that draws serious power. We also handle commercial panel upgrades for property managers and business owners who need more capacity or a cleaner distribution setup. Wiring work is checked against code before sign-off, so the panel you end up with is one that will pass inspection.
We'll get the job wired and finished.
The wiring around here has its own patterns, and Los Angeles County housing stock reflects that clearly. Homes built in the mid-twentieth century may still have knob-and-tube wiring, which lacks a ground wire and was never designed for modern electrical loads. Aluminum branch-circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s presents its own concerns, particularly at connections and outlets. We handle both: replacing knob-and-tube runs and remediating aluminum wiring to bring those circuits up to current standards.
Dedicated circuits are a separate but related conversation. A dedicated circuit serves one appliance or load and nothing else. Dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and large kitchen appliances all benefit from their own circuit. The dedicated circuit for an air conditioner is the electrical supply side of that job: running the correct gauge wire, installing the disconnect, and confirming the panel can carry the added load. Hot tub circuits require a dedicated run with a GFCI-protected disconnect at a set distance from the water.
For whole-home rewiring, we scope the job on the call so you know what is involved before anything is scheduled. Generator hookup wiring and transfer switch installation also fall in this category for properties that want backup power without the guesswork.
Pick up the phone and we'll handle the wiring.
From a single GFCI outlet to a whole-home rewire, the first step is the same: a clear look at what the job involves and what it will cost. Outlet work covers the basics and then some. Standard replacements, GFCI and AFCI outlets in the rooms that require them, USB outlets in kitchens and home offices, and outdoor outlets for patios, garages, and side yards. Smart switches and dimmer switches are straightforward upgrades that make a real difference in how a room feels and functions.
Lighting is where a lot of homeowners and property managers invest once the fundamentals are solid. Recessed lighting retrofits, ceiling light installations, under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, bathroom lighting, and security lights with motion sensors all fall within our scope. In a California climate where outdoor living is a year-round reality, landscape lighting wiring and exterior fixture installation come up often. We run the circuits, make the connections, and leave the work area as it was found.
Ceiling fans are part of this section too. Whether it is a replacement on an existing box or a new fan in a room that never had one, we handle the wiring and the mounting.
One call and we are on it.
Property managers have their own priorities when the power goes out, and they are different from a homeowner's. A dead circuit in a retail space or a tripped breaker in a restaurant kitchen is not an inconvenience. It is lost revenue. We handle commercial electrical repairs, commercial wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, and outlet work for offices, retail storefronts, restaurants, and multi-tenant properties across the area.
Residential wiring. Commercial wiring. One number for both.
Whether the job is a single outlet in a back office or a full commercial lighting installation across a property, we scope it on the call and confirm the price before scheduling. Commercial clients with multiple properties can reach the same number every time.
Temple City sits in the San Gabriel Valley, where summer temperatures push well into the nineties and electrical loads reflect it. Add to that one of the highest EV adoption rates in the country, widespread rooftop solar, and wildfire-season public-safety power shutoffs that have made battery backup a genuine priority for households across Los Angeles County. These are the jobs we see most often, and each one has its own electrical requirements.
EV charger installation starts with the panel. Before any wiring runs to the garage or driveway, we check whether the existing service has the capacity to support a Level 2 charger without overloading other circuits. If the panel needs space, we address that first. The charger itself is wired on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, either to a hardwired unit or a 14-50 outlet depending on what the vehicle and the homeowner's setup calls for. Southern California's EV adoption rate means this is a job we handle regularly, and the electrical side of it is straightforward when the panel is ready for it.
We'll get the job wired and finished.
The electrical work on a solar and battery backup installation covers what connects to the panel and the grid. That means confirming panel capacity, running the dedicated circuits the system requires, and making sure the connection and load work is done correctly. Battery backup adds a layer of complexity because it needs to interact with the main panel in a specific way to function during an outage. With public-safety power shutoffs a recurring reality in California, getting that connection right matters. We handle the panel and circuit side of the job.
Call us and the rest is handled.
A power strip protects the device it is plugged into. A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and protects every circuit in the house from voltage spikes that travel through the utility line. In an area where grid fluctuations and wildfire-related shutoffs can cause irregular power events, that protection covers appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment all at once. The installation is straightforward and the difference between a strip and a panel-level device is significant. We explain what the unit covers and what it does not before the work starts.
One call and we are on it.
The wiring around here has its own patterns, and so does the way pricing works for electrical jobs. When you call, you get a rate on the phone. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and we tell you what it covers. That applies whether the job is a single outlet, a panel replacement, an EV charger installation, or a whole-home rewire.
Electrical safety inspections are a standalone service with their own cost. If you are buying a property, managing a rental, or dealing with a system that has not been looked at in years, an inspection gives you a clear picture of what is there and what needs attention.
For larger jobs like panel upgrades, rewiring, or generator hookup wiring, the scope gets settled on the call so the price reflects the actual job. Ask what the estimate covers and you will get a straight answer.
We serve Temple City and the communities around it throughout Los Angeles County, including Arcadia, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, Monrovia, Alhambra, Pasadena, and Monterey Park. If your property is in the San Gabriel Valley or the surrounding area, we can schedule the work.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work: repairs and troubleshooting, breaker panel upgrades and replacements, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, wiring and rewiring, dedicated circuits, EV charger installation, whole-home surge protection, generator hookups, and electrical safety inspections. We serve Temple City and the surrounding communities in Los Angeles County.
Call (626) 929-3282 and we will tell you whether your job falls within our scope.
Start by checking your breaker panel for a tripped breaker, which will sit in a middle position between on and off rather than fully to either side. If resetting it does not restore power, or if it trips again right away, that points to a fault on the circuit that needs a diagnostic visit. Do not keep resetting a breaker that will not hold.
Call (626) 929-3282 and we will walk through the symptoms with you before scheduling.
A burning smell near an outlet, switch, or panel is a sign that should not wait. Outlets or cover plates that feel warm to the touch, outlets that spark when something is plugged in, and breakers that trip repeatedly under normal use are all symptoms that point to a condition worth addressing promptly.
We offer prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls, so call (626) 929-3282 if something looks or smells wrong.
When you call, we ask enough questions to understand what the job involves and give you a price based on that scope. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and we tell you what it covers. If you are ready to book, we find a time that works and confirm the details before the visit.
We serve Temple City as our primary area and regularly handle electrical work in Arcadia, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, Monrovia, Alhambra, and Pasadena.
If you are not sure whether your address falls within our service area, call (626) 929-3282 and we will tell you directly.
Lead times vary depending on the job and what the current schedule looks like. For short-notice calls, ask what is available when you phone. We are open every day from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM, including weekends, which gives more scheduling flexibility than a Monday-through-Friday operation.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays. Weekend availability means a repair or installation does not have to wait until Monday. When you call, ask what is open on the schedule and we will find a time that fits.
The price is confirmed before the job is scheduled based on what the scope involves. If something unexpected turns up once the work is underway, that gets communicated before any additional work proceeds. You are not presented with a different number at the end without a prior conversation.
It helps to know where the problem is showing up, what the symptom looks like, and when it started. If the issue involves the panel, knowing whether it is a breaker box or a fuse box, and roughly how old the home is, helps us scope the job more accurately on the call. You do not need to have a diagnosis ready. Describing what you are seeing is enough to get started.
Pick the date. We do the wiring. We clean up after.
Temple City Electrical Company is available every day from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM for residential and commercial electrical work across the area. Whether it is a repair, a panel upgrade, new wiring, or a service you have been putting off, the call is where it starts.
Prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls.
Call (626) 929-3282 to get a quote.
Every electrical job in Temple City starts with a clear scope and a confirmed price before anything is scheduled. We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, from a single outlet to a complete panel replacement, and we take calls every day from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. The table below covers what each service involves, who it fits, and what is worth knowing before you call.
| Type of Work | What's Included | Ideal For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners updating older fixtures or adding lighting to a remodeled space | Recessed lighting in older ceilings often requires a new circuit run. We confirm what the job involves before any work starts, so the scope is clear going in. |
| Older-Home Rewiring |
| Owners of pre-1980 homes with original wiring that has not been updated | Not every older home needs a full rewire at once. An inspection first tells us what is present and what the realistic scope of work is. |
| EV Charger Installation |
| EV owners who want faster home charging than a standard 120-volt outlet provides | A Level 2 charger runs on a 240-volt dedicated circuit. If the panel is near its limit, we address that before the charger circuit goes in. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Homeowners and property managers dealing with a sudden or recurring electrical problem | A diagnostic visit traces the symptom back to the actual fault. Replacing parts without finding the cause often means the problem comes back. |
| Standby Battery for Outages |
| Homeowners in areas affected by public-safety power shutoffs who want a layer of outage protection | We handle the electrical side of battery backup and generator hookups. That includes the wiring, the transfer switch, and making sure the panel is ready to receive the system. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| Homes where a specific breaker keeps failing or a fuse blows repeatedly | A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal load has usually worn past its rated capacity. Resetting it without replacing it does not fix the underlying issue. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| Homes with mid-century panels that can no longer support modern electrical loads | A 100-amp service was standard for decades in Los Angeles County. Adding an EV charger, a home office, or central air to that service often pushes it past its limit. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Rooms without existing fan wiring or where an older fan needs replacing | A standard ceiling box is not rated to hold a ceiling fan. If the existing box is not fan-rated, we replace it as part of the installation. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Homeowners with a high concentration of electronics or in areas with aging utility infrastructure | Panel-level surge protection is a different level of coverage than a power strip. A single device at the panel protects every outlet in the house from the same point. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Buyers of older homes, landlords before a lease renewal, and homeowners after a remodel or code flag | An inspection gives you a clear picture of what the system involves and where attention is needed. It is a starting point, not a pass-or-fail verdict. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation |
| Homes adding a major appliance, a workshop, or a room addition that needs new electrical capacity | Every new circuit starts at the panel. If the panel is already near capacity, we address that first so the new circuit has a clean, safe home. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas where protection or capacity needs updating | GFCI protection is a code requirement near water sources. If older outlets in those locations have not been updated, this is a straightforward job that brings the space into compliance. |
| Solar & Battery Backup |
| Homeowners preparing for a solar installation or adding battery backup to an existing system | We handle the wiring and panel work that a solar or battery installation requires. We do not install the solar panels themselves, but we make sure the electrical side is ready. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits |
| Homeowners adding a hot tub or spa to an existing property | Hot tubs require a dedicated 240-volt circuit with GFCI protection at the disconnect. Panel capacity is the first thing we check before any wiring is run. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Homeowners adding a large appliance or equipment that requires its own breaker | Most major appliances are required by code to run on a dedicated circuit. Sharing a circuit with other loads is a common cause of nuisance tripping. |
Call (626) 929-3282 to get a price and scope for your job before anything is scheduled.
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