I called Esed hoping to schedule an urgent service repair after the circuit breaker for our furnace tripped and I could not get it to reset and turn back on. I called several electrician's hoping to get a same day appointment and was not having much luck. When Esed answered my call he asked me several questions about what happened and what my panel looked like then proceeded to walk me through how to force reset over the phone. His kindness in walking me through it over the phone not only saved me the cost of having an electrician come out at short notice but also saved me from a cold night without a working furnace. Esed could have charged me for an in-person fix but instead offered to help me on a call. When I do have electrical issues in the future (old house with old electrical will definitely need actual repairs & upgrades in the future) Esed at Ideal Electric will be the first person I call! Thank you again Esed!! read more

Esed is very responsive and very efficient. He did a great job on installing new outlets, lights, and switches in my bedroom remodel. Highly recommend! read more

Several weeks ago the ceiling heater in my back bathroom stopped working. Yesterday I finally got around to texting Esed. He texted me back and we arranged for him to come out today at 3:30 to check it. It had been installed in 2006 or 7. It controls the light and contains a heater and a vent. I never use the vent and seldom use the heater, so it wasn't an emergency. Esed arrived promptly w/ his tools. He went upstairs w/ his tools and checked out the fixture, which worked fine for him. We agreed that I should have tried it again. He said it was a Panasonic, which is very reliable. He estimated that it was about 25 years old because the housing was made of metal rather than plastic. It may be that it was manufactured and then installed years later. He charged his usual troubleshooting fee, which I was happy to pay because I might never have turned it on again, which would have been a pity. We had a good chat after he finished, catching up on what was going on in each others' lives. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

We really appreciated Esed coming out to our place on short notice and installing recessed lighting along with updating our plugs in two other rooms. His prices are straight forwrad, fair and reasonable and his work is great. We'll be calling him for all of our electric needs in the future. read more

Esed's an honest and conscientious dude, I had a great experience today. I called with a power outage I couldn't figure out; he could have just showed up and charged me, but he had the professional experience to know it was a simple solution and he walked me through it over the phone instead. Serious respect. When I have an electrical project in the future, I know I've got an honest electrician I can trust. read more

Imagine if you could genuinely trust your electrician? I solicited quotes from a handful of electricians to install an EV charger at my home, and Esed immediately stood out as different. It seemed as though he was the only person who responded thoughtfully to my request for a quote - he had more questions, he asked me about a few of my preferences, etc. - all the others either tried to upsell me, didn't respond at all, or spit out a generic number. That was my first impression of Esed and Ideal Electric, and the positive experience only grew from there. My home doesn't have the newest or highest-capacity panel, but Esed got onto a video call with me, had me walk around and show him a few things, and then thoughtfully stepped me through a variety of options... each with their own price and each with their own pros/cons. He made sure that I understood my options well enough to make an informed decision. He spent time with me. After we agreed on an approach, he booked an appointment with me quickly (less than a week out), showed up on time, and was finished in only a few hours. The end product is exactly what we agreed upon, and the price is exactly what we discussed prior to him coming - competitive and fair. To any other non-handy homeowners like myself... there are plenty of options for electricians, plumbers, remodelers, etc. - it's very rare to find somebody who you can trust implicitly, and that removes one of the most frustrating and stressful aspects of finding professionals to work on your home. Esed is a real gem! Consider getting a quote from him for your next project and you'll see what I mean. read more

Called to try to get a quote but was treated rudely after being peppered with questions and didn't know the answer to one of them. Plenty of other reputable companies to choose from. read more

I called for a smoking outlet. He was at the house in 30 minutes. Fixed it. Lovely to work with. Great experience.

Esed is the real deal -- knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely looking out for his clients. I contacted Esed today because I had serious electrical issues at home -- lights flickering, surge protectors blowing out, and general power instability in multiple rooms. Although he wasn't available to take on new clients until June 6, he still took the time to respond quickly to my urgent message and offer guidance. Instead of pushing a paid visit, Esed listened carefully and suggested the issue might be a loose connection on PG&E's side. He encouraged me to call them first before spending money on an electrician. Sure enough, PG&E came out, found a corroded connector, and fixed the issue for FREE. Thanks to Esed's honesty and expertise, I avoided unnecessary expenses and got the problem resolved quickly. If you're looking for an electrician who's not just skilled, but truly trustworthy, Esed is it. I'll definitely be calling him for any future electrical work -- and recommending him to everyone I know. Big kudos to someone with high integrity, honesty, and kindness. read more

I phoned Esed to install 240 volt current in my garage so I could charge my new electric car at home. He arrived at 9:00am as scheduled and finished the installation in less than three hours. I was afraid that the job would be highly complex since the garage is not attached to the house, but Esed found a way to make things work perfectly without hassles or complications. His work is 100% professional, neat, and attractive. I was happy to pay the agreed-upon fair price for the excellent job he did for me. He's the guy to call when you need electrical work done! read more

Esed is an expert in his field. He is very thorough, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about all electrical matters. Not only does he take the time to properly and thoroughly assess the situation presented, but he offers options of how to proceed with the job according to your preferences. Utilizing his many years of experience, he makes it seem effortless to show you the different options you may have. This review is long overdue, as I have worked with Esed on multiple projects over the years. He has done electrical panel upgrades, installed an EV car charger, corrected and properly installed my backyard motion sensor light, installed hot tub electrical, diagnosed and changed a faulty circuit breaker, etc. You get the point. Every single job is done in a very specific and precise way, with great attention to detail. Esed is meticulous in all the work he does. In my opinion, electrical work should not be done in any other way. Furthermore, Esed is honest and fair. You don't get his level of quality by cutting corners or by cutting costs. If you need excellent quality electrical service, Esed is your guy! read more

I have hired Esed at my home and two separate businesses. When we had a serious electical crisis at work, he got up at the crack of dawn to help fix it. Excellent work. read more

Esed is a real person. Honest, with integrity. He doesn't upsell, and clearly has decades of experience. I trust his work and him and will use him in the future. He is now my go-to guy for all my electrical needs! read more

We had really good and successful experience with Esed troubleshooting and fixing two worrisome jobs at our house. Just the great service and quick response we needed for peace of mind dealing with electrical things. He was able to come one hour after we called him! Amazing. I really liked him asking a few questions on the phone before he came so our needs were clear and he could efficiently plan the repairs. Thanks! Highly recommended. read more

I needed an electrician that could install an outdoor outlet. I wanted to hire someone with experience that would do high quality work and have integrity. I looked at the highly rated companies and then read the most current reviews. I requested estimates. I received a response from Esed and I chose him based on the many wonderful reviews that mentioned him. We were not disappointed. He took the time to understand what was needed and offered several options and the costs. He was very personable and patient. We asked a lot of questions. My husband found him very informative. We did not feel pressured and he was very open about any extra costs before we agreed to hire him. We are happy with how the outlet looks. We would definitely hire him again. read more

Prompt response to my service inquiry and timely when it came to the actual visit. Quick and methodical, fixed my problem in a jiffy!

The breakers tripped and I lost electricity in the kitchen even after trying to reset them. So, I called Ideal Electric and Esed answered the phone right away. He also offered to help me to reset them over the phone which meant that if it worked, he would not come out to provide the service which was amazing. I didn't expect that. Well, It worked. Needless to say, it's rare that a service provider would help like that free of charge but he did. Now I will reach out again if I need to call an electrician in and, of course I will refer him to others. He is genuinely helpful and wants to provide excellent service. Most would have come out anyway and charged a lot of money for something that was easy to fix for those who know how. Thank you Esed. I appreciate your honesty and your help. read more

There's a reason why Esed at Ideal Electric has a solid 5 star rating. He's a skilled electrician who will insure that your project is completed immaculately. Esed is very responsive and communicative. He took time in our initial phone call to understand our project, in this case installing a 240v outlet in our kitchen for an induction range. He came right away and completed the job in less than three hours. Esed is very clear and upfront about costs. He's not trying to nickel and dime you - he's transparent that prices may increase depending on the complexity of the job and that he won't truly understand it until he shows up. If you have any electrical needs, I would not hesitate to reach out to Ideal Electric! I know I will for any other electrical needs I have. read more

Knowledgeable and efficient with a good and accurate price estimate for work. Scheduled and planned via txt and got the work done quickly on site. read more

Would definitely recommend Esed. He was very thorough and responsive during the consultation phase, and we are very happy with the installation he delivered. We needed a new 200 Amp electrical sub-panel installed, and he let us know which areas would be best to install it, as well as all the relevant costs for installation up front. He installed the sub-panel just as promised, and it passed inspection without a hitch. Very happy with his informative, meticulous approach to installing our new sub-panel. We will definitely use Ideal Electric for any future electrical work we might require. read more

Esed was absolutely fabulous-- we called him at 9:35pm on Sunday, he called us back in minutes and walked us through how to fix our problem without a charge or house call. Incredible service, he saved our Christmas baking! We will use him anytime we have an electrical problem. read more

Esed is so easy to work with. I had five fixtures that needed to be replaced in my old house, and he expertly did them all in one visit. He is extremely capable and experienced, and knew exactly how to efficiently manage the job. Some wiring was worn and he got up in the attic through a tiny entry in a closet and replaced it so that my house would be safe. I enjoyed the entire experience - and now my kitchen, laundry, pantry and front porch are glowing with wonderful light. Thanks to Esed! read more

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Esed did a great job installing a new dryer outlet in my home. He explained the process thoroughly and was very transparent about pricing. Very knowledgable and honest. Not to mention, he is a friendly person with great communicator! read more

As a retired Plumbing & HVAC service contractor I hold others to a high standard. Ideal Electrical arrived on time. This was the first time I had ever used them. He set about doing his diagnostics in a measured fashion. He explained everything he was finding along the way. He was able to find the problem and rectify it and I was given options as to how I wanted to address the repair. He was thorough. Absolutely would recommend him. He will actually be returning to do more work when my equipment arrives. read more

The ceiling lights in our dining room (4 in total) stopped responding to the switch this weekend. I naturally assumed the switch had failed and went to Home Depot and bought a replacement and installed it. No luck. Then I called my neighbor, who knows a good deal about electricity and he spent about 90 minutes trying to sort it out, but it eluded him. So I went to Yelp to find a professional electrician and stumbled onto Ideal Electric. The reviews were over the top, so I called & left a message on Sunday afternoon. I received a call from Esed early Sunday evening and explained my situation. He explained his approach and pricing, which seemed a bit steep to me so I said I would have to discuss it with my wife & would call him back. She said to call him and get him over here, which I did, and he was here today before noon. We immediately liked him and within 30 minutes or so, the problem was fixed. I will echo everyone who has said he is reliable and honest and a pleasure to spend time with. Plus, he liked our dog, who fell in love with him, so that was all to the good. Esed knows what he's doing and made sure we were 100% satisfied with his work. I don't want to put Esed on the spot here, but he left a very generous treat for Stella, our pooch. That was way beyond what you'd expect from your friendly neighborhood electrician. Will definitely go to him first when the next electrical crisis arises. Thank you Esed! read more

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Esed is really a special contractor: deeply honest, very knowledgeable, explains everything, and never surprises you with hidden fees. Ive worked with him twice, once to replace a dozen ungrounded outlets in an old house and once to install a new breaker box while increasing power supply from the street. He explained every possibility ahead of time, even with city and PGE permitting involved, and made sure his estimate covered absolutely everything that might happen. Zero surprises, extremely high quality work. I recommend him to anybody who needs electrical work, truly a great find. read more

Esed has decades of experience, covering a wide range of electrical work. He uses that knowledge to propose an appropriate work plan, providing as much explanation of options as the customer is interested in. He understands the standard regulations and when they apply, giving advice that prioritizes safety over formality. He provides clear estimates of time and cost, and while he may not be the cheapest he provides excellent value. He installed a smart switch for our porch light which required opening the wall to add a connection, added a new outside outlet with a weatherproof cover, fixed the sump pump power under the house, and installed several GFCI outlets in the kitchen all in about 6 hours. He was careful to do the inside work before the dirty work and cleaned up after himself. He charged exactly what he quoted, and we're very happy with the result. We would absolutely recommend Ideal Electric to anyone. read more

I had an urgent electrical problem today. The unit above mine had a plumbing leak and my kitchen stove and lights were flooded. Having worked with him several years ago, I called Esed again, and he was here within an hour. Esed checked all of the electrical outlets and plugs in my kitchen, and ensured they were functioning properly. As before, he was competent, efficient, personable, and kind. When you need an electrician, Esed's the real deal. read more

I'm so glad I found Esed. He is one of the hardest workers that have worked on our home. It was a rather warm day and he worked straight from the time he arrived until he left. He was very transparent about the costs, unanticipated issues, and presented resolution for problems we faced. I appreciated his knowledge and expertise. I would absolutely hire him again and would recommend him to others. read more

Esed is authentic and does thoughtful work! He completed a complicated panel upgrade and relocation for us. Esed's wiring and finishing are clean. He takes pride in quality work and aethetics, while still maintaining efficiency. We would be happy to work with Esed again and would highly recommend him! read more

I would give Esed six stars if I could. We had some unusual complications with our old wiring and were wanting to prepare to receive a solar battery backup, as well as rewire the 81-year-old kitchen for a renovation. He went out of his way to ask questions and give explanations that would ensure we got the best value for our money. He even changed his schedule so that our kids would not be disconnected from distance learning when the power had to be shut off during the upgrade. If you are a know-it-all who is too impatient to listen to an expert, discuss options and gain an understanding of the various systems involved: move along and find a different electrician. If you are looking for someone who is honest, careful, thoughtful and very skilled at his job, hire Ideal Electric. read more

Esed is very experienced and professional. He got my writing job done well and very quickly. I would definitely hire him again!

Esed helped us instal and electric car charger in our garage earlier this month as well as replace out electric panel in our house a little over a year ago. He is organized, efficient, and professional. You can tell he really cares about the quality of his work and it shows in the finished product. We would highly recommend Esed. read more

Esed let me know after telling him all the details about my issue with my circuit breaker, that there was a possibility that I could fix it myself.; it turned out it was not the solution; but the knowledge was something that could possibly come in handy in the future. I appreciated the honesty; after arriving he was able to complete the job in under 30 minutes. A cool dude. read more

We have an old house which has most of our appliances on only one circuit. When that circuit gets overloaded all of them go at once. Normally we just swap out a fuse and flip the breaker back on, but today replacing the fuse wasn't working - which left us without Internet on a very very busy work day. We called Ideal to schedule an appointment, assuming they would need to come and take a look and see if anything was wrong with the fuse or the breaker box. Instead the owner advised us that before he charged us for an hour or more of troubleshooting time we should first get entirely new fuses and swap them all out, and call back if that didn't work. Thankfully it DID work, since all that had happened is more than one fuse had burned out. We were so busy trying to deal with work at the same time that we didn't think to try that. So many many thanks for on point advice, at no cost to us! We're very glad to be able to repay that with a five-star review. read more

Esed replied to my Yelp request very quickly, and gave me concrete and actionable advice on how to proceed with my project. I would strongly recommend contacting him for your project, too! read more

Esed at Ideal Electric is a lifesaver! He was the only one that could come out on short notice to help an urgent situation. We blew out our power right before the holidays and discovered our electrical service panel was not to code and we were not connected to PGE correctly. He came out and gave a thorough estimate of the issues and what needed to be done. His work is top notched and his work is clean and tidy. Esed is a real pro and is upfront with his services and pricing. We were very stressed out as our power could go out at anytime. He came in with such experience and knowledge that it gave us some peace of mind. He knew all about working with PG&E and closed all the loops. He takes full responsibility for his work and will be the intermediary to PGE if your work involves dealing with them. Lastly, I find him to be an honest business man. He even advised me to look elsewhere if I wasn't happy or refused work because it might serve me better to not hire him. I highly recommend Esed and his services. He will be the first to come and help you out in a pinch. read more

We've hired Esed for a couple different jobs now - first was to run conduit to some flood lights that we wanted on some exterior walls. Second was to have a 240V outlet installed in our kitchen with 50A circuit breaker. Esed is a professional. He spends the time to understand the requirements of the project fully and seeks clarification when needed. I appreciate this as some contractors are not exactly easy to communicate with and sometimes small, but important, details can be lost - but this isn't the case with Esed. His work is top-notch and I'll likely continue using his services if there's another electrical project that I can't DIY myself. read more

Ideal Electric is amazing. I've been looking for a reliable and honest electrician for 6 months, and my home projects have been piling up. I've also had quotes and suggestions from other electricians that I just didn't know if I could trust. But Esed was honest and forthright, helping me see what was important and what wasn't of the projects in my mid-century home. He's a craftsman -- he cares about doing high quality work, cutting no corners and caring about the details as if he's working in his own home. He helped me install more of the weird brand of switches and outlets in my home without complaint, and he helped me troubleshoot things I was struggling with myself. He even spent the time to make sure I was understanding every detail, too. And he did all this with transparent, no-BS pricing. Esed is a incredibly nice man, someone who cares about his craft, his customers, and doing good work. I couldn't recommend him more highly. read more

I contacted Esed with an urgent request (running 220V to a new electric water heater to replace my home's gas heater, which had just died) and he came out to start the work the same day. My subpanel was already full and we were discussing a very expensive solution (adding a whole new subpanel), but when I identified a simpler and cheaper option (combining a few loads on the existing subpanel to make room for the water heater), he was happy to do that instead. After the plumbers installed the new heater the next morning, Esed came back and connected the power, and everything is working as expected. Overall, I'm very happy with the experience. read more