Ian is the ONLY electrician I will ever use. He is so knowledgeable, very fair, and I trust him completely with the electrical health of my old, historical home. read more

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Needed my water heater timer looked at. Ian was very fast to respond, readily available, came and fixed the issue fast. Also the cheapest price out of all the quotes I got. Highly recommend! read more

Had an issue with my stove. Very prompt return of call, lucked out when there was a cancellation. Two employees came on time. Replaced my outlets as well. Professional, personable, and didn't break the bank. read more

In the busy week after the storm, I was fortunate that Ian could squeeze me into his schedule. He responded to my call a few years ago and I remembered that he was helpful. This time we had a new ceiling fan with a bracket that didn't fit the old junction box. Over the phone, Ian warned me that a new junction box may require a ceiling repair after the installation. Luckily, Ian decided to modify the bracket to fit the old junction box and easily installed the new fan. I'm not certain other electricians would have gone through that trouble. He and his assistant saved us the cost of a new junction box install and a the expense of a ceiling repair! Thank you Ian for your creative thinking, honesty and integrity. read more

Needed to change several of our light fixtures so I called Ian from Kamaaina Electric, who I had used previously and he immediately responded and quickly changed and replaced my fixtures. His rates are very fair and he is very personable. read more

Ian scheduled me for a same day installation for a led kitchen light fixture . Work was done quickly and the cost was reasonable. Five stars. read more

IAN and his team are highly qualified and always find a permanent solution the first time. I trust them with all of my electrical work.they are polite and easy to communicate with. I trust Ian and everyone at Kama'aina to be there best at all times. read more

My tenant had a bedroom light switch out. Kawika came and saved the day and replaced it with a new one. They are quick and efficient!And they don't make you wait long. Thank you Ian and Kawika! read more

We live in an older home (built in the 1950's) which makes repairing existing structures very challenging. Some of our switches needed replacing and thru the great yelp reviews, I had the good fortune to meet Ian. I explained the problems we were experiencing and he knew exactly what needed to be done. He offered to guide us over the phone but at this point, we didn't feel confident to do the fix and asked for his help. He came up and resolved our situation in 15 minutes!! Ian was honest, knowledgeable, professional and just a NICE person!! We recommend Kamaaina Electric to everyone who is looking for top notch customer service and exceptional workmanship. read more

Summary: very communicative and transparent, competitive pricing, our new go-to electrician. Found Ian and Kama'aina Electric via Yelp after messaging and calling a handful of the best reviewed electricians. Ian was available soonest and had the most competitive pricing. He was upfront that pricing might change depending on the complexity of the situation once he evaluated in-person, which I totally get. We hired Kama'aina Electric to replace 5 lights we ordered from Wayfair (dining room chandelier, entry way and bedroom ceiling lights). Ian and Kawika were friendly towards my family, including my ultra curious toddler son who could have been an annoyance getting in their way, but they were super nice about it. As they removed the existing lights, Ian was very communicative about pointing out some possible risks with the way the old light was installed and let us decide how to proceed forward. They kept us in the loop throughout the process, confirming light placement and position. Unfortunately, some of the old lights were installed in a way that hid some major issues, so we were not able to get the full project done, but as an experienced homeowner, I know it's no one's fault, since you never know what the situation is until you open up the ceiling and walls. I appreciated that Ian kept me informed the whole way through. Now I need to go get the ceiling issues fixed, and then I will be giving Ian a call right away to get him scheduled so we can finish up this project. Highly recommend! read more

Ian and Kawika are pros. I like that they answered on the first call. I got an appointment the same day, and they showed up on time, texted before arrival, and texted if they'd be early or late. The estimate I got was what I paid. They worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. The work they did was excellent. I had three ceiling light fixtures repaired. One was a replacement. One was a fluorescent light where the ballast was bad. Ian removed the ballast and converted it to LED. Much better! Lastly, they replaced a 60 year-old recessed light with an LED fixture. They solved all my problems quickly and for just under $400. read more

Ian and his partner are the diamond in the rough. They are honest, reliable, knowledgeable, timely and great communicators. Kama'aina is very appropriate for the way they treat every and the high quality of work. read more

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Wall plug repaired. Called in the morning. Same day service. Fast friendly service at a reasonable price.

The outlet for my refrigerator started to spark.. pretty scary, very stressful. Ian came highly recommended, and he was able to fit me in same day on a Friday. So lucky! They diagnosed the problem and replaced my burnt-out outlet in under 20 minutes. A good experience. Fast, professional, affordable. Nice, friendly guys! Thank you! read more

Ian and Kawika were great. Ian responded within an hour of my inquiry, asked questions to understand my issue and then gave me an estimate and window of time to come fix our kitchen outlet. He texted a reminder the day before and called that morning to ask if I was flexible for him to come earlier. Usually you end up sitting around wondering if they will show up or not. He arrived, with mask, and set to work. He was also very patient and clear in communicating what he found, how he was going to fix it, and answer all our questions. We would recommend him and use him again! This is the first time I used Yelp to find a tradesman, and I'm going to do it again if I need a plumber, etc. We got 3 names recommended and 2 of the 3 had bad reviews. Another name referral didnt have correct contact Info or return call. On Yelp! I reached out to 3 who had decent reviews, all 3 returned my call and 1 could not do the job, the 3rd called after I'd already booked kama'aina but were still courteous and helpful. Mahalo nui loa! read more

I called for an estimate and got a prompt reply. They modernized all the receptacles and GFI's in the apartment (circa 1986). Their estimate was spot on and I feel like I got excellent service from Kama'aina Electric. I'll hire them again when I upgrade another apartment. read more

I needed an electrician to install a 110V outlet in my washer/dryer closet for the replacement LG washer and dryer I just purchased (compact space with failing Bosch Axxis units that run on 220V; the only manufacturer that still runs all units on EU voltage). Ian and Kawika did an awesome job in very little time . Because we had a quality electrical contractor on-site , we asked them to upgrade our exterior lighting which has been a 'pain in the butt' and very scary for so many years. They fixed all and had to deal with messed up conduit and wiring sunk into concrete and major rock formations. They did incredible work in short time and I am so grateful that we have folks in our neighborhood that excel like this. read more

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These guys were AMAZING. The previous owner of my condo did a ton of (Terrible) DIY to the electrical that hindered me from installing a washer/dryer. Multiple electricians told me they could not do the job but Ian and his team knocked it out like it was nothing and brought everything up to code! Price for the work was very fair and I'm very happy with their quality of work. I would highly recommend these guys 100x over. Thank you! read more

Kama'aina Electric was recommended to me by our building manager. Previous electricians I'd worked with over the decades had either retired, or were not interested in smaller condo jobs. Ian was quick to answer his phone when i called, and an appointment was made. Ian and Kawika arrived on time, which I appreciate. When I told Ian the problem on the phone, he told me what he thought the issue may be, and when they looked at the switch and plugs, he was spot on. Not much more to say other than boom boom boom, the issue was fixed, and the switches improved. Both Ian and Kawika are friendly, easy and comfortable to have in the home. And, as others have stated here, their rate was very fair. Do I recommend Kama'aina Electric? You betcha! read more

I wish Yelp allowed SIX STARS! Ian & Kawika are everything you want in a contractor...knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, honest and professional. I'm so happy that I finally found an electrician that's a pleasure to work with. read more

Thanks Ian and Kawika. Changed our chandelier to a ceiling fan. Couldn't be more happier. Will always call Kama'aina Electric for my electrical needs. On time, quick installation and great result. read more

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I contacted Ian about a tubular light in the kitchen that couldn't be installed. Over the phone, Ian said that it might be that the entire light fixtures themselves may have to be installed costing hundreds. However, when he came in for a free estimate, he simply installed the one light swiftly and was honest about not having to have the entire system changed. He is definitely in my contacts for any future electrics needs. read more

Ian responded immediately to my call and squeezed us in at the last minute for the next day. Professional, excellent skills. Will not hesitate to call again! read more

Kamaaina Electric came to my home. It's the second time I used this company. I'm very satisfied with the service. They quickly responded to my call and are very friendly and knowledgeable! They did a good job! I'll be using their services again!!! I'm telling my friends if they need electric work done, call Kamaaina Electric!!! read more

Ian and Kawika are awesome-I called them to replace a light switch and bathroom exhaust fan. Ian got back to me soon after I left a voice mail and he and Kawika were able to get to my house the next day. They were on time and did the job very well. They are super friendly (just great guys to talk to), respectful and trustworthy-the cost was also very reasonable. Highly recommended! read more

I am writing another review for them. Is that allowed? They fixed my first problem with a simple light switch and they came back to fix my major issue of changing out my super old electric panel. First off, they were super understanding about last minute rescheduling because of the storm causing elevator issues in my building. Second, the work they did. I asked them to also change out an outlet in the bathroom and check the kitchen ceiling led light. Ian provided an awesome suggestion for the bathroom to make it less crowded by combining the light switch and outlet into one combo unit which is saving wall space in my tiny bathroom. Came out looking way better. After they replaced the panel, they just put the kitchen light back together and it worked so he didn't try to charge me extra for the kitchen light. We stayed only for about 1 hour out of the 5-6 hours of work so they easily could've said they had to do plenty stuff to make it work but he said they reassembled it and it worked without them doing anything. They're honest when it comes to advice, pricing, everything. Trust means everything to me and I feel so good about them. Ian and Kawika are courteous, punctual, all the good stuff you want in people working on something as critical as your electric wiring! Recommend hands down. Great work, fair price. read more

Kama'aina Electric did a fantastic job with hooking me up with a power supply for my hot tub and installing my smart light switches. They were very accommodating to my schedule and always on time. I highly recommend using Kama'aina Electric! read more

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Called Ian the other day for electrical issue. Set the appt date and showed up to diagnose the issue. It was a free estimate and a repair cost thereafter. It turned out to be a non-issue and everything checked out okay. He explained the issue very plainly and straightforward that was easy to understand. I asked him what the cost was for the diagnosis and it was no charge. Plain spoken, honest, and friendly. I plan on keeping him in my contacts list going forward! I will be referring Ian to all of my friends and family. read more

Really good guys --professional, communicative, friendly, creative, and helpful. Have done a couple of jobs (2022 and 2023). Both jobs were related to appliances and involving discussion and problem-solving. Mahalo Ian and Kawika for your flexibility, care, and work! read more

Very good communication and same day service. I would definitely use this company again for the professionalism and ability to resolve the problem the same day. Ian was very helpful! read more

Ian, Kama'aina Electric, came to replace 3 electrical circuit breakers today. We called him, told him our problem and he knew what to do. We made an appointment for the very next day. Ian came promptly on time, was professional, friendly, efficient and honest. We were very pleased with his service. We strongly recommend him and would call him again if we have any future need for electrical work. Mahalo! read more

Wanted to replace two fans and they did great job really fast. Also asked them to look at two electrical outlets having problems with and we agreed to have them changed. They were conscious of cleaning up after they finished. Nice, knowledgeable and friendly Will use them for other work in the future. read more

I called Ian to check a loose switch on my breaker box. He came in a few days and fixed the loose switch super fast. He's very honest and I will always call them for future electrical needs. read more

Ian was responsive, professional, and got the job done at at a reasonable cost. He arrived to my property on time, assessed the situation and completely fixed the electrical issue. Will use him again. read more

They arrived on time. Both were wearing masks. They fixed my patio area lights and garage lights very quickly! They did a good job! Very friendly and helpful! Answered all my questions. I would definitely use this company again!! read more

Just got done with some work by Ian & Kawika including a ceiling fan, 2 light fixtures and a deep dive into trying to figure out the screwy electrical work done in the past 50 years in my condo. I can't say enough about the quality and thoroughness of their work. It was excellent. As a previous poster said, I wish I could give 6 stars. Ian took time to explain the existing setup in my condo in a way I could understand. I appreciated that a lot! Their price was also very reasonable. I will be using their services again. read more

Ian and Kawika are amazing. We got squeezed in due to a cancellation and they showed up promptly to give an estimate. They were also able to get everything done on my list on the spot which we really appreciated given how busy everyone is right now. Super friendly local people, they really took the time to answer any questions I had and give any recommendations they had to save us money and get things done correctly. Everything they did was done perfectly and we have no complaints. Will definitely be contacting them in the future for any other issues we have. read more

Wow, Ian is awesome! We called him yesterday because we were having a problem. He walked my husband thru what to do. He did and we called him back and scheduled for today. He was on his way to our house and we had to call him to cancel because my husband found the problem. Such an honest guy to walk my husband thru the problem and then we had to cancel because we found the problem as he was on his way to our house. Highly recommend Kama'aina Electric. read more

Ian is dependable, honest, friendly, hardworking and remembers what needs to happen with our complicated and outdated electrical wiring. Would definitely recommend Ian to others! read more

I had an issue with some outlets that lost power, Ian was responsive and showed up on-time to the appointment. He was very diligent and took time to assess the issue before giving a quote and beginning any work. He provided different options and a reasonable price for the job. Very please with the results and will call again if I ever need any electrical work done! Mahalo! read more