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At Prime Electric, we’re flipping the switch on your expectations: licensed local electricians who show up when they say they will, get the job done right, and keep it honest from start to finish.

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Best Electrician in Sacramento

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   Anna Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eugene and Elijah replaced my electrical panel. They did a great job and finished ahead of schedule! Eugene was very responsive and and handled everything with SMUD. I appreciated the option to communicate via text which was easier for me while working! Would hire again.
  
 
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   Blair Goss 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys were great! I got a quick and very reasonable quote, they came out within a few days, and the install was fast and smooth. They did a clean job and I am very pleased. Elijah was my installation guy and he was great!
  
 
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   Chenthen T 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly Recommend Prime Electric. Very easy to work with.
  
 
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   mark hargus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Double plus good. Replaced power panel. Quick professional service. Highly recommended
  
 
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   Neal Moranton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quick and friendly service.  They also came to investigate why a few outlets stopped working after the install, it ended up being unrelated, but they still did not charge us.
  
 
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   Paul Lewis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Prime Electric! Eugene was informative and professional and made the process easy. I would absolutely hire them again for any future electrical work, and trust that they’d do the job well, thoroughly, and within budget.
  
 
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   Roman B 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent experience, very responsive, completed on time and high quality work. Highly recommend Prime Electric.
  
 
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   Ryan M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Found my go to electrician. Needed an EV charger installed and found Prime Electric through the SMUD contractor network. They gave a fair price, showed up on time, and completed the job without any issues. Most impressive was their assistance in requesting the permit, and submitting the SMUD rebate. Great experience all around.
  
 
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   Edwin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with my job.
Will use them again if needed
Thanks Eugene & Elijah!
  
 
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   Łukjana Mak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Prime Electric team to update the electrical panel and wiring in 1971 condominium. We ran into a few issues with the older, non-standard build of the place. Each time an issue was discovered, I was informed of the issue and presented with a decision when there was one to be made. The team worked very diligently and with great care. The job was finished very promptly. It's been a few months now, and I am very happy with the result. I would definitely hire them again and recommend their services.
Thank you, Prime Electric.
  
 
  
  
 
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A Sacramento Electrician for Old Homes and New Ones

Sacramento has some of the oldest houses in the region and some of the newest. A bungalow in Land Park and a tract home in North Natomas need very different things from an electrician. Prime Electric is a family-owned, licensed contractor (CSLB #1061821) that works on both, and we start every job by figuring out what your particular house has behind the walls.

Wiring in Older Sacramento Homes

Neighborhoods like East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park and Midtown are full of houses that were wired long before anyone owned a microwave. Many still have original circuits mixed in with newer ones. Knob and tube wiring still turns up in attics, along with ungrounded two-prong outlets and old splices made without a junction box.

None of that means you need to rewire the whole house tomorrow. It does mean someone should look. We’ll tell you what is safe to leave alone, what should be replaced soon, and what can wait for a remodel.

Signs the Old Wiring Needs Attention

Lights dim when the fridge or AC kicks on
Outlets that feel warm or have loose plugs
A fuse box, or a panel with no labels at all
Two-prong outlets in rooms where you run computers or TVs
Breakers or fuses that blow on a regular basis

For a full look at what we do in homes, visit our residential electrician page. If it’s mainly the outlets, see outlet and switch installation.

Replacing Outdated Panels

Some panel brands that went into Sacramento homes years ago, Zinsco and Federal Pacific Stab-Lok among them, have a poor record of breakers failing to trip. If you have one, we recommend replacing it. The same goes for old fuse boxes that can’t support modern appliances.

Sacramento homes are served by SMUD, so a panel replacement means coordinating a disconnect and reconnect with them. We set that up and pull the city permit. Read more on our electrical panel upgrade page, or see circuit breaker replacement if the panel is fine and one breaker is the problem.

Smoke Alarms and Basic Safety Updates

Older homes often have one or two battery smoke alarms, or none that work. When you sell, remodel or pull certain permits, code requires smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in specific locations. We install hardwired, interconnected alarms so one going off sets off the rest. Details are on our smoke detector installation page.

We can also add GFCI protection in kitchens, baths, garages and outdoor outlets, which is one of the cheapest safety upgrades you can make.

EV Chargers on SMUD

If you’re adding a home charger in Sacramento, the first step depends on the house. In an older one, the first question is whether the panel can carry it. In a newer one, it’s usually just a matter of running the circuit to the garage or driveway.

SMUD has its own rate plans and incentive programs for EV owners, and they change over time. Our EV charging station rebate page explains what to look for. For the install itself, see EV charger installation.

Natomas and Newer Neighborhoods

In Natomas and other newer parts of the city, the requests are different. People want recessed lighting, a ceiling fan where the builder left a plain light, more outlets on the patio, or a dedicated circuit for a freezer in the garage. These jobs are usually quick. See lighting installation and ceiling fan installation.

Downtown and Midtown Businesses

Restaurants, shops and offices in the central city often occupy old buildings with wiring that has been changed by many tenants. We handle tenant improvements, lighting retrofits, added circuits and repairs. Our commercial electrical contractors page has more.

When Something Stops Working

Dead outlets, a breaker that won’t reset, lights that flicker for no clear reason. We find the cause first, then quote the fix. Visit electrical troubleshooting and repair for the kinds of problems we see most.

How We Work

Free estimates, with the price agreed before we start
Licensed under CSLB #1061821
Family-owned and based in Sacramento
Rated 5.0 on Google from 50 reviews
Permits and SMUD coordination handled for you

Sacramento Neighborhoods and Nearby Cities

East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park
Midtown and Downtown
Natomas and Arden-Arcade
Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights
Folsom and Roseville

Call Us About Your House

Call (916) 225-2408 or use the estimate form. Tell us roughly how old the house is and what’s going on, and we’ll take it from there.

Excellent Company! I recently had both an EV charger and a mini split system installed by this team, and they exceeded my expectations. Their pricing was competitive, scheduling was quick, and communication was effortless throughout the process. Highly recommended!

Michael Morrison

Eugene did a great job. He installed several exterior carriage and post lights, LED step lights, and put together a complicated stairwell pendant chandelier that was in a tough location and required some creativity. He completed the work quickly and it looks and works great. Would definitely use again.

Jonathan Deeringer

Eugene and his team upgraded the 1970’s Zynsco panel on our home in Sacramento to a modern 200 amp panel. We had an excellent experience working with the Prime Electric team, they completed the work faster than expected for a reasonably price. I would highly recommend them and will call them back in the future for other electrical work.

Chris Lyman

Is knob and tube wiring in my Sacramento home safe to keep?

It was installed without a ground and was never meant to be buried in insulation or carry modern loads. Some of it still works fine, but it gets brittle with age, and some insurers ask about it. We can inspect it and tell you whether to replace it now or plan for it during other work.

Should I replace a Zinsco or Federal Pacific panel?

We recommend it. Both brands have a history of breakers that don’t trip when they should. Replacing the panel also gives you room for new circuits. Because SMUD serves Sacramento, we coordinate the shutoff and reconnect with them as part of the job.

Does SMUD help with the cost of a home EV charger?

SMUD has offered programs for EV owners, but the details change. Check SMUD’s current offers before you buy a charger, and look at our EV charging station rebate page. We can give you an itemized estimate to use with any application.

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