ASL
Your local electrician in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo was planned from the start as a complete community, with hillside tracts, tree-lined streets and Lake Mission Viejo at its heart. Much of the city was built out by 1980, and it incorporated on March 31, 1988. Today it is home to about 94,000 people, and its homes are now mostly forty to fifty years old.
That age is the key to most electrical work here. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s were wired for the appliances of their day, and many still have original panels and wiring. As families add EV chargers, heat pumps, remodeled kitchens and home offices, panel upgrades and partial rewiring are among the most common projects we do in Mission Viejo.
Mission Viejo at a glance
- Electric utility
- Southern California Edison (SCE) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), depending on the parcel
- Permits issued by
- City of Mission Viejo Building Services
- Homes and buildings
- Master-planned hillside tracts, much of the city complete by 1980, with homes from the 1970s and 1980s
- Neighborhoods we serve
- Neighborhoods around Lake Mission Viejo and the tree-lined hillside tracts across the city
Common electrical issues in Mission Viejo
Searches for panel upgrades and rewiring in Mission Viejo reflect what we see in homes: original panels that are full, breakers that trip, and older wiring that may not be grounded or may include aluminum branch circuits in some 1970s homes. Lighting is the other big category, with recessed can lights and ceiling fans replacing original fixtures in living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.
- Original panels that are full or outdated
- Breakers tripping as loads increase
- Ungrounded or aging wiring
- Possible aluminum branch wiring in 1970s homes
- Dim rooms that need recessed lighting
- Ceiling fans on boxes not rated for them
- No capacity for EV chargers or heat pumps
- Office and commercial electrical repairs
Electrical services Mission Viejo homeowners ask for
Electrical panel upgrade›
Replacing original panels and upgrading services, with the permit and utility coordination.
Whole-home rewiring›
Targeted or whole-home rewiring for older Mission Viejo homes, planned to minimize wall openings.
Recessed lighting›
LED can lights installed in existing ceilings, laid out for even light.
Ceiling fan installation›
Fans installed on fan-rated boxes with proper support and wall controls.
Aluminum wiring repair›
Inspection and approved repair methods for aluminum branch circuits.
Commercial electrical›
Repairs, lighting and tenant improvements for offices and retail.
From our Google reviews
“Cory from ASL came to our house to provide a more precise estimate for our project. Unfortunately, we do not have enough room in the electric panel to add another 240v breaker. He told us the bad news even though that means no business for ASL. He also shared his honest opinions on what we could do and did not charge us the fee for his visit.”
“Cory was detailed and knowledgeable regarding my job requirements! Was efficient and detailed doing the installation of three new permanent fixtures!”
SCE or SDG&E in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo is served by both SCE and SDG&E, depending on the parcel. It matters for service upgrades and meter work, because the utility must disconnect and reconnect power and approve some equipment. Your electric bill tells you which utility serves your home, and we coordinate with whichever one it is.
Planning a panel upgrade with future loads in mind
If you are upgrading a panel in a 1970s or 1980s home, it is worth thinking ahead. An EV charger, a heat pump, an induction range or a future ADU all add load. We run a load calculation that includes the things you plan to add, so you upgrade once and size the service correctly.
Recessed lighting in 1970s and 1980s homes
Many Mission Viejo homes were built with a single ceiling fixture per room or none at all, relying on switched outlets for lamps. Slim LED wafer lights change that. They need very little ceiling depth, install through small openings, and give even light with dimming. We lay out each room so the light falls where you need it, and we can convert switched outlets or add new switches at the same time.
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How a service call works in Mission Viejo
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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 Mission Viejo permit when one is required, schedule the inspection and clean up before we leave.
Why choose ASL Electric in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo borders Lake Forest, where our shop is, so we are close by for both scheduled work and emergencies. Since 2002, we have helped Mission Viejo homeowners and businesses with honest advice, upfront prices and permitted work.