The electrical service in my 88-year-old apartment was normal for many years. But at the end of March, I discovered a dangerous condition. I was in the kitchen when I heard the refrigerator compressor turn at the start of a cooling cycle, and at the same time, I saw the ceiling light over the kitchen sink dim, flicker, and turn back on! That was not good. After investigating, I discovered that whenever any appliance in the apartment was turned on, the kitchen sink light would go dark, flicker, and turn back on. So I immediately tried to contact my landlord. But he didn't answer his phone or respond to any of my texts or videos. I found out later he was on vacation for 10 days somewhere in Asia and never received my messages. So I went online and completely described the apartment and the electrical symptoms to Google AI. The AI said, "The problem is likely a loose neutral connection somewhere in the wiring of the circuit that powers the kitchen light. In 1938 , it was common for one "home run" wire to leave the fuse box and hop from one device to the next. If there is a loose wire nut or a corroded screw terminal anywhere "upstream" (like in a living room outlet or a hallway switch), every time a load is applied, the voltage "leaks" as heat at the bad connection." I asked the AI if it was a fire safety hazard. The AI said, "Yes, if the kitchen light is the only one reacting, it means the heat from that high resistance is concentrated at a specific loose junction box or outlet in your walls." The AI suggested I, "Stop Using High-Power Devices: Immediately unplug the air conditioners, microwave, and toaster. Your wiring is currently being used as a heating element inside your walls. You need an electrician to trace this circuit. They will check every outlet and switch between the fuse box and that kitchen light to find the loose connection before it ignites." IGNITES!!! That would definitely be bad!. Four Aces electricians had been working for my landlord on an electrical issue that one of my neighbors had been having. So I called them and described the problem. While I was in the kitchen on the phone talking to them, the kitchen light dimmed and I heard a "snap" sound from somewhere behind me. Rick told me that normally he would put together an estimate. Give the estimate to the landlord, agree on a price, sign a contract, and then do the work, but because of the serious nature of the symptoms, he felt he should immediately send somebody to at least determine what the problem is. He told me to stop using the power and he would get an electrician to my apartment as soon as he could. Two electricians arrived: Brandon and Leonardo. Leonardo is a master, and Brandon is highly skilled. It was a pleasure to watch Leonardo analyze the problem. He really knows what he is doing. They started at the fuse box, taking measurements of the power SMUD was supplying. Then they went into the house. While they were standing in the kitchen, the light was flickering. Leonardo had Brandon remove a cover on a fuse box near the washing machine to take voltage measurements and tighten all the connections. Brandon said, "I found a loose neutral." When he tightened it, the light stopped flickering." Brandon said it wasn't completely unscrewed, but it definitely had word its way loose. The light stopped flickering. It hasn't dimmed or flickered since. The problem was solved. That fire hazard was dealt with. What Leonardo had Brandon do is a perfect example of what you need: electricians who have years and years of skill. It's not the turning of the screw that's worth the money; it's knowing which screw to turn. But they didn't stop there. Leonardo said one of the measurements he took at the main box indicated I should also call SMUD and ask them to send a technician to check SMUD's connections. When the tech arrived, he found a connection that needed to be replaced on the roof of the garage. Somehow Leonardo knew that. I can't recommend Four Ace Electricians highly enough! They were great! They deserve a 10-star review. read more

I called them about electrical current leaking into the wall of my house. They sent someone out (charging a $99 dispatch fee they claim is industry standard which no other electrician has charged in addition to $450 to diagnose the issue) who looked at the closest light/switch but determined that the issue was possibly not right there, so he would need to go into the attic to look. He said it was too hot (it was noonish on a day with a high around 80) to do it then, so he would come out two days later. That let them charge me another $450 (they waived the $99 dispathc fee. How generous!). They were still not able to determine from where the electrical current was leaking, so I was told that the ENTIRE HOUSE would need to be rewired. (it is an old house with old wiring that probably needs to be rewired at some point, but that's not even close to the only solution to an issue at a specific point.) To make matters worse, they never even gave me an estimate to do the rewiring. I paid $999 in exchange for literally nothing. read more

Rick was incredibly helpful in scheduling and giving a price range for an issue I had with an outlet going bad. He communicated really well with me and got service out ASAP so I had a working outlet before Thanksgiving (huge relief because I needed it!). Robin was the service technician that helped us. He was efficient in diagnosing and fixing the problem. Even gave me a little advice on why another outlet was installed upside down (hint - it's because it is attached to a switch to turn it on and off. I was today's year old in learning this was normal). Felt great about the service, the team, and will definitely use them again anytime I need electrical work on my home! Thank you, Four Ace! read more

We recently hired Four Ace Electrical Services to run power and install a new subpanel for our backyard sauna, and we could not be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the service was exceptional. Armando was a true pleasure to work with--friendly, knowledgeable, and impressively responsive. We received a detailed quote quickly, and were on the schedule equally fast. We had contacted 3 other companies before Four Ace and did not receive the same level of customer service from any of them. Leonardo, the owner, showed up each morning with his team--on time and ready to work. Their professionalism stood out immediately. The crew worked efficiently, kept the job site clean each day, and maintained a positive, respectful attitude throughout. What really set Four Ace apart was how they handled the unexpected. When small surprises came up (as they always do with home projects), Armando and his team provided solutions promptly and at no extra cost. Their focus was clearly on making sure we were completely happy with the result--and we are! We already have a few more electrical projects in mind and Four Ace is the only company we'll call. It's rare to find a contractor that's this reliable, honest, and easy to work with. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent response. Peachy took great care to make sure that we got a tech out to the house right away. And when he arrived, Rumoldo diagnosed are electrical problem and promptly repaired it. read more

Four Ace Electrical Services is a full service company. They value their customers and do excellent work! They are excellent communicators and provide a complete up front estimate. They just competed a job for us and we know it was done right! read more

Initial misunderstanding over pricing has been resolved by Rick and explained to my satisfaction. Robin, the Electrician, was very helpful and did a great job. read more

I asked Four Ace to take a look at my home to make sure I could support new mini-splits, it was not good news. My 80 year old home needed a complete rewire with new panels, new everything. Armando was so empathetic and explained exactly what was needed and really worked closely with me every step of the way. Leo and crew did an outstanding job, these guys really take pride in their work. I can sleep easy knowing my home is safe, up to code, and the work is guaranteed for years. All new fixtures, better outlets, and installed canned lights have given my home new life. If I could give them 10 stars I would, they deserve it. read more

We have wired-in smoke alarms, and one of them was failing and needed to be replaced. They responded to my Yelp request within minutes, and visited on-site about an hour later. I initially planned on just having one alarm replaced, but was up-sold into replacing every alarm in the house (except for one, which appears to have been replaced by a previous owner). I understood the need for it, and that it would save me money in the long run by not needing another replacement for 10 more years. The electricians were friendly and explained in great detail what was happening and what made the most sense for my financial situation. After leaving to acquire the new alarms, one returned and spent the next couple hours installing and testing them. They did exactly what we agreed to, I'm thankful for the largely hassle-free experience. If I need more electrical work done in the future, I wouldn't be against giving them another call - they gave me their magnet with their contact info. read more

We contracted the services Four Ace Electrical and not only did they give us professional services, they were also very knowledgeable in giving advice and they delivered their services on time correctly and as contracted. We are truly pleased of the outcome. Their employees were also friendly and courteous. It was such a pleasure to deal with them. read more

I asked for an estimate to replace my existing outside electric panel. The panel currently is 200 amp. After speaking with the tech that showed me what needed to be done just to swap out the panel with a newer one. I felt pretty good about this contractor. Until I got there estimate what a surprise $6k+.I immediately declined. I thought $3800 from another contractor was to high for needed to be done. I'm not a electrician, but I do consider myself knowledgeable and can most any handyman type work. This company must be out of there minds to charge this much monies for needled to be done. Even if permits are required and cost $600. SMUD doesn't charge to come out to turn power off and on after panel swap is Completed. I'm still shocked. would not recommend just on the estimate for what needed to be done. read more

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They were fast at fixing our issue. Very nice tech. They helped us right away. Only thing I didn't care about was the packages just to get the problem diagnosed. It was confusing to me. And not sure why you just can't have someone diagnose from the box this price, nope it's not in the box so move to the next thing it could be and start at 1 price and just keep going until it's found. We paid for the big diagnostic because it would be more to go from package to package. And if I went with my gut that it was the main breaker we could have saved some money. But again haven't had to hire an electrician in awhile so maybe this is a common practice. read more

Called to request an estimate, price for estimate is $99. Not really sure if this would have gone toward the service if I ended up hiring them or not but either way seems excessive and prohibits being able to obtain quotes. Others I contacted this morning are requesting pictures and descriptions of the areas in which they will be working. Kinda of a bummer, they have great reviews but not willing to pay $99 for something/someone im not sure if i would end up hiring or not. read more

There were some areas of the house that the electricity no longer worked. We paid a previous electrician to troubleshoot and attempt to repair it. After two trips out and $1,000 later, he couldn't fix it as it needed to be rewired from the panel and he doesn't do that. Really? So I contacted Four Ace Electrical Services... Leo came out and I explained what was going on. He took pictures and notes about what he saw and what needed to be done and they came back a few days later and rewired 3 new circuits from the panel to the kitchen, garbage disposal and the bathroom. Now everything works as it should! They did a great job for a reasonable price and he patched the holes the previous guy left behind. The next time that I have an issue, I'll call Four Aces them first! read more

four Ace did a fantastic job of installing me a new panel. I'm super happy with their work and the professionalism throughout the project. communication was clear and their work was very meticulous. read more

We have worked with Four Ace twice now and they have exceeded our expectations both times. We plan on hiring them for all of our future electrical needs for as long as they're in business. Responsive, professional, and friendly. They worked fast and left the place as clean as they found it. The second time we worked with them was during the COVID shelter in place and they were properly masked up and socially distant, but still excellent. I especially appreciated how quickly they provided an estimate for the work after the initial visit and how reasonable their prices were, considering their professionalism and the quality of their work. Look no further. You have found the right electricians for your job! read more

Not straight forward or honest. Had scheduled an appointment and I had to move it due to a personal matter and when I called to reschedule the lady said she had not scheduled me because I had not approved the quote. I talked with her when I scheduled and was aware of the price already as she had quoted me almost 500. Not professional and will be going with a different company. Update: I also just received a new quote from them. They originally quoted me almost 500. I am not sure what this quote is as it is almost 900. I think they are trying to take advantage of people and cannot understand how you can change your quote so much. bad vibe about this company. read more

Made appointment for four aces to come to our rental house. Drove to rental house and waited over 3 hours and they never showed up. Not a reliable company. They should pay me for wasting my time. read more

I reached out to them for some electrical work that I needed done. Out of the 5 companies I reached out to, only 2 responded and only Armando from 4 Ace actually called me and sent out a Technician for an estimate. He worked with me and gave me 2 different estimates. The price turned out to be a bit more than we wanted to spend at this time however, when we are ready to have the work done I will DEFINITELY reach out to them again. I was very impressed with the friendly and professional way Armando took care of me and his knowledge of what needed to be done. I would recommend giving them a try if you're in the market for any electrical work. read more

Honest Fair priced Professional What more can you ask for in a trade service. My go to electrician for all the work on our Sacramento property. Thanks read more

Very good company, reliable and knowledgeable, and i would strongly recommend them.

After the awesome work with our kitchen, Leo and the Four Ace team came back to install my EV Charger! Clean and efficient job with fair prices! See you for our next project!!! read more

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I highly recommend this company. They go above and beyond to satisfy their customers. I feel like we are family. Wonderful company. read more

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Leo, calvin, armando and joe are the best. They are very professional and do top notch. Will recommend these guys to everyone and will definitely work with them on our next business project. Thanks guys! read more

The service was excellent, and the project was delivered on time and on budget

If I could give this company 10 stars I would. The recent storm knocked our power out on a Tuesday evening. Wednesday night comes and SMUD finally shows up only to tell us that our main breaker outside is completely broken--something that can happen with really old breakers like ours (midtown house fom the 1940's). Well we're now 24 hours without power and SMUD says nothing can happen until you get an electrician, then a permit and then an inspection. Well this company worked endlessly for us, truly they were emailing/messaging us early in the morning and late at night giving updates and gathering more info to make this happen quickly. Eventually, on Thursday night after 48 hours without power they let us know that the city can't do an inspection until Monday. This was devastating news as our house was 50 degrees inside and Covid kind of limits where we could safely stay for the weekend. Early Friday morning they message us that they got a same day inspection and will be over in 30 minutes. Poor Leo and his colleague are out in the cold and rain waiting for SMUD to show up for over an hour. Eventually SMUD shows up and they both Zoom with the city inspector and within 15 minutes we finally had power. The price was not fun but that had nothing to do with the company as replacing a main breaker will always be expensive regardless of who you call. Bernadette and Leo truly saved us and we are so deeply grateful for the time and energy they put into our situation. When we need to replace our entire electrical panel we will definitely be coming back to them. read more

My husband is pretty good at fixing most problems around the house, until last night when the GFI wouldn't reset, electricity was out on multiple areas & needed fixing ASAP. Sent out 6 requests for quotes on Yelp! First electrician was too busy, second was Bernadette at Four Ace Electrical and never heard from the rest!!! Bernadette gave me a quote, which seemed a little high but booked with her anyway. Leo came over and with-in a few minutes he figured out the problem and fixed it with out a hitch!! Four Ace Electrical may seem a little expensive but if you want a prompt, friendly and courteous craftsman then Leo is your guy! read more

Very thoroughly and professional family friendly environment service provided in their PPE on at all times!

We have been long-time customers and think Four Ace is the absolute best. They helped us at our first house and now at our second. We will continue to use them as long as we live in the area. So many different types of contractors really drop the ball on service, trustworthiness, and follow-through. I wish we could clone these guys and Bernadette, because she is like a wizard at admin, and then give the clones different skills. They are also kind to each other, and patient, which is rare. read more

The technician Leo was on time, was very professional and explained things well. We will call them back if we need any work done.

In 2011 Leo did an excellent job of wiring outside lights and outlets for or back yard. We recently had to have Four Ace out to fix a problem caused by a break in the wiring on a neutral line. The problem left us with no power in both of our bathrooms and parts of our kitchen. It was an emergency and Four Ace came the next morning. It took a while to find and repair, but in the process they found a few items done by another contractor that did not meet code. Leo showed them to me and repaired them also. At all times, the electricians wore masks, gloves, and shoe covers to protect us and themselves from COVID 19 transmisson. I would recommend them for fair prices, great service, and professionalism. read more

We just bought a condo and wanted to install some ceiling fans in the bedrooms. I reached out to a few different companies in the Sacramento area and Four Ace Electrical was the only one that responded in a timely fashion. Leo came out and went over the process with us (for a small fee that went toward the cost of the work) and Bernadette, the office head, sent an estimate and scheduled our work for the next Saturday morning. Four techs came and worked for hours to rewire the switches, remove an existing fixture, repair the hole, and install two new fans with dimmer switches. All four were friendly and professional. My wife and I are thrilled with the end result and would use the company again in a heartbeat. read more

Love the work they did for us, save me a lot of cash too

The Four Ace crew came out to diagnose and fix an issue with an outdoor GFCI in our house. The team not only diagnosed and resolved the GFCI issue with no replacement parts needed, but they also went through and tested out all the other circuits in our house free of charge. We would definitely recommend Four Ace to others in need of electrical diagnosis and repair! read more

We needed to add GFCI outlets in our bathrooms for bidet washlets. This wasn't an emergency but Four Aces responded quickly with an estimate and came out the next day. Their site supervisor Leo showed up and introduced their technicians and reviewed the job. The technicians Melvin and Paulino were COVID-19 ready with masks, gloves, foot coverings and social distancing. They were very professional and left the job site clean. Very professional job. read more

Leo and Bernadette are very responsive and honest. Leo and team worked very hard to get a tough job done and I think they spent a lot more time than expected in a tight attic space. So I am very grateful for that and his attention to details and to any safety concerns. He took a lot of care in evaluating and fixing the problems. When I am ready to rewire my entire home, I will plan to call them. They are great! read more

Excellent team; very professional and responsive. We highly recommend Four Ace Electrical Service for home EV charger installation!

Did an excellent job wiring all rooms with Cat6 cable at a very reasonable price. I supplied all the parts. I just paid for labor which was $400. That was for 3 people and they were there about 3 hours. Totally worth it to me. It would have taken me days because the main hub for all wires was a cramped/small space that required cutting through sheet rock to run the wires. It was not an easy job. They do charge a credit card use fee 5% ($20). read more

After purchasing a voucher on Angie's list , we hired this company to come out and uninstall some lights on the front of our house and install new ones, in addition, we needed an outlet to be adjusted as it was a bit crooked and not very pleasant to look at. The communication between us, the office person and the Technician that came to the house was excellent. The Technician called before he got to out place, he was professional and very knowledgeable. There was some additional work that was necessary with the outlet that needed some adjustment. Gilbert was courteous, professional and very knowledgeable. We love our new lights and the outlet is np longer an eyesore. Absolutely would rehire them again. read more

The more difficult part was during the quotation, scheduling and work order communication part. Leo showed up on time, and got the work done in a short time. We found out that there was a dead 220-Volt outlet that was not addressed because Leo was not aware of it. He quickly took a look and resolve it quickly. Overall, a good experience, and I will call them first for my future project. read more