ASL
In a restaurant, an electrical problem is a business problem. A tripped circuit can stop the line during service, and a failed walk-in can cost a day's inventory. ASL Electric provides electrical service for restaurants, cafes, bars and food service businesses across Orange County, from emergency repairs to kitchen equipment circuits and full build-outs.
We understand that a kitchen cannot simply shut down for the electrician. We plan work around your service hours wherever possible, give you a clear scope and price, and get circuits back on quickly when something fails. Our dispatch line is answered 24/7.
Restaurant electrical work we handle
⚡Kitchen equipment circuits
Dedicated circuits for ovens, fryers, dishwashers, mixers, warmers and other commercial equipment, sized to the nameplate.
⚡Refrigeration and walk-ins
Circuits, disconnects and troubleshooting for walk-in coolers, freezers and reach-ins.
⚡Hood lights and kitchen lighting
Lighting for hoods, prep areas and dish stations, plus bright, easy-to-clean LED fixtures.
⚡Dining room and bar lighting
Pendants, dimmers and accent lighting that set the mood for guests.
⚡Repairs and troubleshooting
Fast diagnosis of tripping circuits, dead outlets, failed equipment connections and panel problems.
⚡Restaurant build-outs
Electrical for new restaurants and remodels, coordinated with the general contractor and inspections.
When restaurants call us
Owners and managers usually call when:
- A circuit trips during service
- A walk-in or reach-in loses power
- New equipment needs a dedicated circuit
- Outlets near prep areas need GFCI protection
- The panel is full or labels are wrong
- Lights in the kitchen or hood are failing
- You are opening or remodeling a location
- An inspector noted electrical corrections
Why reliable electrical matters in a kitchen
Commercial kitchens are hard on electrical systems: heavy equipment, constant heat, moisture and long hours. Overloaded circuits, loose connections and worn cords cause trips and failures at the worst moments, and can create fire and shock hazards. Proper circuits, GFCI protection where required and accurate panel labeling keep the kitchen running and help with inspections.
Recent work by our electricians
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Real ASL Electric jobs in Orange County homes and businesses.
How we work with restaurants
Respond fast
For outages during service, our dispatch line is answered 24/7.
Work around service
We schedule planned work before opening, after closing or on slower days whenever possible.
Match the equipment
We size circuits and connections to each piece of equipment's nameplate and installation requirements.
Label and document
We label circuits accurately so your staff can find the right breaker fast.
Adding new equipment
Before buying a new oven, fryer or cooler, send us the specification sheet. We confirm the voltage, amperage and connection type, check whether your panel has space and capacity, and quote the circuit, so the equipment can be connected the day it arrives.
Opening a new location
If you are taking over a former restaurant or converting a retail space, the existing electrical may not match your kitchen layout. We review the space, coordinate with your contractor and equipment supplier, and handle the electrical permit and inspections. See our tenant improvement electrical page.
What affects the cost
The main factors are the type and number of circuits, the equipment's requirements, the distance from the panel, ceiling and wall access, panel capacity, scheduling outside business hours, and permit requirements. We give you an upfront price before planned work.
How it works with ASL Electric
Tell us what failed or what equipment you are adding.
We diagnose or survey and give you a clear price.
We complete the work around your service schedule and test it.
Restaurant Electrical across Orange County
We serve restaurants, cafes and bars across Orange County, including shopping centers and business districts in Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and San Clemente. Our shop is in Lake Forest, which helps us reach South and Central Orange County quickly when a kitchen has a problem.
For dining room and exterior lighting, see our LED lighting retrofit and parking lot lighting pages.