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    Canless LED lights installed by Robert of Electric Chen of Pleasanton.
    Mark F.

    We hired Robert for our CFL-to-LED conversion project and are absolutely thrilled with the result! Our kitchen is much brighter now and feels more luxurious. Robert gave very good detail about what the project entailed. He gave me the option of picking up the new bulbs from a hardware store myself, or offered to do it for me. He quoted me accurate prices for the bulbs, and showed me the receipt. I found his labor charge to be very reasonable. He showed up at exactly the time he said he would and got to work without delay. Instead of replacing all fixtures at once, he replaced one, and then asked me to inspect it to confirm the result was what I had envisioned. He demonstrated how the color temperature of each bulb could be adjusted. He cleaned up after installation, although due to his careful attention there wasn't much of a mess. Finally, he explained how the new LED bulbs were different from the old, and how long I could expect them to last. This was one of the best customer experiences I've had in hiring a professional, ever. I wholeheartedly recommend Robert Chen of Electric Chen of Pleasanton. We look forward to hiring him for our next project.

    David T.

    We came across Electric Chen earlier this afternoon after noticing their very high reviews on Yelp! But as I am always cautious when it comes to review scores that seem too good to be true, I often look to the negative reviews written. When I noticed those negative reviews were a bit strangely worded and felt a bit subjective, I decided to contact Electric Chen via Yelp's convenient "request quote" system. I was pleasantly surprised when I received a reply quite quickly. I was looking for assistance with installing a Level 2 EV charger. Robert (the owner) proceeded to ask a series of questions to try and understand my situation. I was extremely impressed with the level of detail and care Robert personally has for his customers. While many contractors are often looking to set up a job and then move on, Robert (who personally works on each and every one of their projects) carefully takes the time to explain all the things one might wish to consider, giving me the space to make the decision I need, but all the while providing me with all the knowledge I need to have to make the best decision possible. I asked Robert a lot of questions and was able to learn a lot. For instance, I learned that the total amperage you have going to your main box and the wire gauge you use is quite important. I also learned so much about breakers and the different things to consider. What many owners don't realize is that if they only have a certain amperage going to their house, you can overload and burn out your system with an electrical fire. Many owners also don't realize that even if you have a 220v outlet in your garage (ie. the type that some garages have for a dryer hookup), if you directly plug in a Level 2 EV charger into that it can be dangerous. While the plug fits and it may be tempting to plug a car charger into a dryer outlet to save money, the wire gauge beyond the 220v outlet is so thin that a Level 2 EV charger can overheat and burnt everything out. Robert patiently took the time to show me the difference in wire gauge and I was so surprised. Not surprisingly- for many EV owners, sadly, this is something that they go through and learn the hard way because this is something most people don't realize. Robert is licensed, extremely knowledgeable and patient. He is also a great listener. While I likely asked more questions than most, the great thing is that he can actually simplify things as well if you want to keep things easy and straight-forward. However, perhaps the best thing about Robert is the quality of his work and his honesty and how upfront he is in terms of his rates. I compared their rates with other companies, and the pricing they offer is incredible. Sometimes with lower pricing contractors may cut corners; Robert is one of those people who will have trouble sleeping at night if he did that. He does not cut any corners. He prefers to use quality materials and provides excellent attention to detail to every aspect of the installation process. For instance, when considering placement of my EV charger, Robert provided many suggestions in terms of convenience and minimizing installation cost, all the while patiently giving me the space to decide what I felt would be best! (Most companies seek to maximize their revenue/profit, but for Robert it seems he would rather have a happy customer.) Everything was done carefully yet quickly, so one can easily tell the considerable experience he has installing EV chargers. From beginning to end, it only took Robert just a couple of hours to finish the install. I also noticed that he carefully used a leveler to align everything he was installing, and the box he installed was seemlessly and very professionally integrated into the wall. Afterwards, before accepting any payment, Robert also took the time to show me everything he did, sharing all the details of his work. He also helped me to test out the EV charger, patiently making sure everything was working correctly. After the installation, he even meticulously swept up the tiny bit of left over debris from the installation. I cannot recommend Robert and his company Electric Chen enough. If you are considering a licensed electrician in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon or Danville and have electrical needs in the Tri-Valley area, he is a very detail-oriented electrician. p.s If you may be looking for a trustworthy electrician who can also speak Mandarin, Robert 会说国语!如果想找个经验丰富,服务优质诚恳,具有竞争力的价格优势,强烈推荐 Robert 跟他的公司 Electric Chen. 我唯一后悔的是没有早点找到他.

    Super efficient. I called sat, he arrived sun morning. Clear instructions on NEMA 14 universal charging connection and pricing. Done in 2 hours. Thanks again Robert Chen and friendly wife!!

    Highly recommend is you need one of the best electrician! Great service provided by Chen, very efficient, nice and clean work. I need the Tesla Wall Connector installation, Find Chen from yelp, had a quick call and sent him the internal and outside electric panels. Then we made appointment for the installation next day morning. He got here on time, started inspecting and installing right away. He also provided professional opinions about the best locations to install the wall connector, and even helped me to fix some cable issues which left by the builder. Thanks Chen!

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    Karl S.

    Electric Chen did an excellent job throughout the entire process. We were interested to have our very old (and potential fire hazard) subpanel replaced and at the same time install a NEMA-1450 240V outlet in order to be able to charge an EV. Robert provided an initial estimate based on images I shared with him, but per my request came out to look at the job. When he came out he was very patient in explaining what needed to be done, provide recommendations, and listen to my input and concerns. He was one of the few people willing to come out to provide an estimate which I appreciated, as I did not want any surprises on the day of the work based on virtual estimates. He was reasonably priced based on the multiple estimates I got for the job, and decided to go with him to complete the work. In terms of scheduling he was very flexible and was able to come out a few days after to complete the job. He and his team did an excellent job, paying great attention to detail, patching any openings as needed, and ensuring everything looked clean and neat when they were done. He even helped me figure out some of the breakers for some of my appliances since the old panel labeling was incorrect. I definitely recommend Electric Chen, and they would be my first call for any electrician work I need done in the future.

    I am a property manager in Fremont that handles multiple residential and commercial sites. We had a house with a panel from the 70s that was constantly tripping and it was time for an replacement before the house burns down. We used Robert on a few jobs like lightning and troubleshooting issues and I feel I can trust him since he is very straight forward and knows his stuff. After the bidding process, Electric Chen came out ahead. Not only did he do a great job on applying the permit and doing the inspection in a very efficient matter. The Fremont permitting process is very strict and painful but he did a good job without any hiccup. After the electrical panel, we also had him run some dedicated circuits for the house. I usually don't write reviews unless they are very bad but this time I can highly recommend him for any electrical job.

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    Electric Chen response quickly and come to my house to repair/fix my problem with a reasonable timing, excellent job!

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    He did the work but has low standards on the quality of work. He also overcharged us; charged us for 2 hours for an hour and 15 min of work.

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    Prompt response and great communication to help assess the issue. Would highly recommend!!

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