ASL
Your local electrician in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach incorporated on February 17, 1909, and grew up around its oil field. The real boom came in the 1960s, when the population jumped from about 11,500 in 1960 to nearly 116,000 by 1970. Today about 199,000 people live here, from downtown to Huntington Harbour.
That 1960s growth means a large share of Huntington Beach homes now have electrical systems more than fifty years old. Original panels, ungrounded circuits and wiring that has been extended over the decades are common, and some homes from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s may have aluminum branch wiring. Coastal neighborhoods also deal with salt air on exterior fixtures.
Huntington Beach at a glance
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Permits issued by
- City of Huntington Beach Building and Safety
- Homes and buildings
- Mostly 1960s tracts from the city's boom years, plus older downtown homes and newer construction
- Neighborhoods we serve
- Downtown, Huntington Harbour and neighborhoods across the city
Common electrical issues in Huntington Beach
In Huntington Beach, we often troubleshoot in-wall wiring problems, outlets and switches that have failed, and older panels. Recessed lighting is a popular upgrade, and we have added recessed lights and closet switches for local homeowners. EV chargers and panel upgrades round out the most common requests.
- In-wall wiring problems and dead circuits
- Original panels in 1960s homes
- Possible aluminum branch wiring
- Ungrounded two-prong outlets
- Dim rooms that need recessed lighting
- Closets and hallways without good switching
- Corroded exterior fixtures near the coast
- No capacity for an EV charger
Electrical services Huntington Beach homeowners ask for
Electrical repair›
Finding and fixing in-wall wiring faults, dead circuits and failed devices.
Panel upgrades›
Replacing original panels and upgrading services, with City permits and SCE coordination.
Aluminum wiring repair›
Evaluation and approved repair methods for aluminum branch circuits.
Recessed lighting›
LED recessed lights in existing ceilings, with new switches where needed.
EV charger installation›
Load calculation first, then the right charger setup.
Electrical inspections›
Inspections for 1960s homes before a purchase, sale or remodel.
From our Google reviews
“He quickly diagnosed that builder had improperly secured the electrical wiring inside of the outlet causing arching and finally a complete meltdown. New outlet is in place. Dishwasher and garbage disposal back up and running.”
“Walter was prompt and able to check our breaker that we wanted him to look at. Upon returning with the new information I gave him he was able to find the root of a different problem that needed to be fixed.”
Finding wiring problems inside the walls
When an outlet or a whole string of outlets stops working, the cause is often a failed connection in another box on the same circuit, not at the dead outlet itself. Older homes can also have splices hidden behind drywall or failing backstab connections. We trace the circuit methodically, find the actual fault, and repair it properly rather than replacing parts at random.
Panels and services in 1960s tracts
Homes from Huntington Beach's 1960s boom were often built with small services and panels that now have no spaces left. Before adding an EV charger, a heat pump or a remodeled kitchen, a load calculation tells you whether the existing service can handle it. We will explain whether a new panel, a service upgrade, a subpanel or load management is the right answer, with an upfront price for each option.
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How a service call works in Huntington Beach
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Call or request an estimate
Call (949) 337-3177 or send a request. Our office is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the emergency line is answered day and night.
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Diagnosis and upfront price
A licensed electrician arrives, finds the cause or reviews your project, and gives you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.
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Work done right, permits handled
We complete the work to code, pull the Huntington Beach permit when one is required, schedule the inspection and clean up before we leave.
Why choose ASL Electric in Huntington Beach
Since 2002 we have served Huntington Beach from our Lake Forest shop, with licensed electricians who troubleshoot carefully, give upfront prices and pull every permit.