MKS Electrical is Westminster's locally owned electrical contractor serving homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across Orange County, California. Whether you need a dead outlet fixed today or a full panel upgrade scheduled for next week, we handle residential and commercial electrical work with the kind of care your property deserves. Same-day electrical service available. Breakers that hold. Outlets that work. Lights that stay on.
Call (657) 655-6946 for a quote.
When you need an electrician today, we pick up the phone. Call us in the morning and we can often have someone at your door that same afternoon. We keep our schedule flexible because electrical problems rarely wait for a convenient time.
Property managers trust us to keep their buildings powered, and we understand what it means when a unit goes dark or a breaker trips in a common area. Our prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls, is something both residential and commercial clients have come to count on.
We're ready to get your circuits working again.
When the electrician arrives, the real work begins, and that means a real diagnosis, not just a reset. Flickering lights, dead outlets, GFCI trips, and breakers that won't hold are all symptoms of something worth understanding. We trace the problem to its source, explain what we found, and fix it right the first time.
Experienced electricians who respect your home show up prepared. We protect your floors, clean up our work area, and leave the job in better shape than we found it.
A dead outlet or a switch that stopped responding is more than an inconvenience. It can point to a wiring fault, a failed device, or a tripped GFCI upstream. We replace broken outlets, install new outlets where you need them, upgrade standard outlets to GFCI or AFCI protection, and swap out dated switches for dimmers, smart switches, or standard replacements. The work is clean, code-compliant, and tested before we leave.
A breaker that keeps tripping is telling you something. It might be an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker, a short in the wiring, or a device drawing more current than the circuit was designed to carry. We diagnose the root cause rather than just resetting the breaker and hoping it holds. If a breaker needs replacement or a circuit needs to be reconfigured, we handle that on the same visit when possible.
We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
An outdated panel is one of the most common reasons homeowners and property managers call us. Older equipment, added square footage, new appliances, EV chargers, and solar systems all put new demands on a panel that was sized for a different era. We perform 200-amp panel upgrades, main panel replacements, breaker panel replacements, and subpanel installations for both residential and commercial properties in Orange County.
We run load calculations before recommending any upgrade, so you get the capacity you actually need. When a major appliance or piece of equipment needs its own dedicated circuit, we handle that as part of the same project. Trusted by homeowners. Relied on by property managers. Ready for your panel.
Your panel is in good hands with us.
Older homes in Westminster and the surrounding Orange County area sometimes carry wiring that was installed decades ago. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuit wiring, and ungrounded systems are worth having a professional look at before they become a safety concern. We handle whole-home rewiring, targeted rewiring of problem areas, and aluminum wiring remediation with code-compliant materials and proper grounding and bonding throughout.
New circuit installation is a common request too. A kitchen remodel, a new laundry room setup, a workshop in the garage, or a dedicated circuit for a large appliance all require clean, correctly sized wiring from the panel to the point of use. We'll get the job wired and finished.
Getting your electrical problem handled starts with a quick call, and that includes lighting work that often gets put off longer than it should. Whether you want recessed LED lighting installed in a living room, a ceiling fan swapped out in a bedroom, or a chandelier hung in an entryway, we do the full range of indoor fixture work.
Outdoors, we install security lighting, landscape lighting, motion sensor lights, and exterior fixtures that hold up to Southern California sun and coastal air. Good outdoor lighting improves both safety and curb appeal, and it is a straightforward job when the wiring is done correctly.
We're ready to get your circuits working again.
Westminster sits in one of the most EV-forward, solar-active regions in the country. The mild Southern California climate keeps heating and cooling loads moderate compared to other parts of the state, but the grid still sees real pressure during peak cooling months. That combination of high adoption rates and occasional utility fluctuations makes certain electrical upgrades genuinely practical here, not just nice-to-have additions.
California leads the nation in electric vehicle adoption, and Orange County is no exception. Charging on a standard 120-volt outlet is slow and puts wear on a circuit that was never designed for that kind of continuous draw. A Level 2 EV charger installation means a dedicated 240-volt circuit run from your panel to a mounted charger in your garage or driveway. We start with a panel capacity check, run the dedicated circuit, and install the charger unit. The result is a full charge overnight and a circuit that handles the load safely for years.
Rooftop solar is widespread across Orange County, and battery backup systems have become a real consideration for homeowners who remember public-safety power shutoffs during wildfire season. On the electrical side, connecting a battery backup system or integrating solar production into your home's power supply involves service upgrades, dedicated circuits, load calculations, and making sure the panel has the capacity to manage the added input and output. We handle the power-side work so the system connects cleanly and safely to your home's electrical infrastructure.
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and intercepts voltage spikes before they reach your outlets and the devices connected to them. In an area where cooling loads push grid demand during summer months and utility fluctuations are a known reality, panel-level surge protection is a practical layer of defense. The installation is straightforward: we mount the device at your main panel, connect it to the grounding system, and test it before we leave.
Property managers trust us to keep their buildings powered, and we work with business owners, retail operators, restaurants, and office tenants across Westminster and Orange County. Commercial electrical work involves its own set of demands: higher loads, tighter timelines, and the need to minimize disruption to tenants and customers.
We handle commercial panel upgrades, commercial wiring, lighting installation for retail and office spaces, dedicated circuits for kitchen equipment, and the kind of troubleshooting that keeps a building running smoothly. We're a local crew that answers when you call.
We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
An electrical inspection gives you a clear picture of what your system looks like right now. That matters most when you are buying or selling a home, moving into an older property, finishing a renovation, or simply want peace of mind about a house that has not been looked at in years.
We check panel condition, wiring quality, grounding and bonding, GFCI and AFCI protection, and general code compliance. If we find something that needs attention, we explain it plainly and give you options. Pre-sale inspections are a common request in Orange County, where older homes frequently carry wiring that has never been updated.
We discuss pricing before any work begins. When you call, we gather the details of your job and give you a straightforward quote so you know what to expect. There are no hidden fees added at the end of a visit.
Call (657) 655-6946 and we will talk through what the job involves and what it costs.
We have been serving Westminster and the wider Orange County area since 2021, and the work we do is performed by licensed electricians who take the job seriously. Every visit is an opportunity to earn the kind of trust that brings a customer back the next time something comes up.
Same-day service. Upfront pricing. Licensed electricians.
Yes, same-day electrical service is available when you call early enough in the day. We keep our schedule flexible so we can often have a licensed electrician at your door the same afternoon. Call (657) 655-6946 and we will let you know what is available.
We serve Westminster and the surrounding Orange County communities, including Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Stanton. If you are nearby and not sure whether you are in our service area, call us and we will confirm. We cover a wide stretch of the county and are rarely far from where you need us.
Yes, we handle electrical work for homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers, and business owners. Whether it is a single-family home, an apartment unit, a retail space, or an office building, we bring the same approach to every job. The scope changes but the standard does not.
Stop using the outlet or circuit immediately and do not try to reset or handle it yourself. If the panel is involved, do not touch it. Call us at (657) 655-6946 right away, and if you smell burning or see smoke, leave the building and call 911 first. These are signs of a wiring fault or failing connection that can become a fire risk quickly.
A partial power loss usually points to a tripped breaker, a failed breaker, or a problem at the service entrance. Check your panel first to see if a breaker has tripped to the middle position. If resetting it does not restore power or if it trips again immediately, call us rather than continuing to reset it. Repeated tripping is a sign of an underlying fault that needs a diagnosis.
A breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you there is a real problem on that circuit, whether it is an overloaded load, a failing breaker, or a wiring fault. Resetting it without finding the cause does not fix anything and can mask a condition that gets worse over time. We diagnose the root cause and make the repair so the breaker holds the way it should.
Flickering lights, outlets that feel warm or look discolored, breakers that trip frequently, and a burning smell anywhere near an outlet or panel are all reasons to call. These are not problems that typically resolve on their own. The sooner we take a look, the less likely a small issue becomes a larger and more expensive one.
It helps to know roughly what you are seeing or what you want done, where in the home or building the issue is, and whether the problem is ongoing or intermittent. If it is a new installation, knowing the location and what the circuit needs to power is useful. We can usually give you a helpful range over the phone with just a brief description.
For same-day calls made in the morning, we can often schedule an afternoon arrival. For less urgent work, we typically get on the schedule within a day or two. We keep our response times short because we know electrical problems rarely wait for a convenient opening in the calendar.
Getting your electrical problem handled starts with a quick call. MKS Electrical handles repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, EV charger installation, and everything in between for homes and businesses across Westminster and Orange County. Same-day availability means you do not have to wait.
Call (657) 655-6946 for a quote.
From a tripped breaker to a full panel upgrade, we handle the complete range of residential and commercial electrical work across Westminster and Orange County. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it is best suited for, and a practical note to help you plan. If you have questions about your specific situation, a quick call gets you a straight answer.
| Electrical Service | What's Included | When You Need It | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Battery for Outages | battery backup circuit integration, critical load panel setup, service upgrade if needed, connection testing | homeowners who want power for essentials during a utility outage | Public-safety power shutoffs during wildfire season have made battery backup a practical consideration across Orange County. We handle the electrical side of the connection. |
| Electrical Repairs and Troubleshooting | flickering lights, dead outlets, GFCI trips, wiring faults | homeowners and tenants with an active electrical problem | We trace the issue to its source rather than resetting and hoping it holds. Most repairs are completed in a single visit. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube removal, aluminum branch circuit remediation, ungrounded system upgrade, targeted problem-area rewiring | owners of older Westminster and Orange County homes with wiring that has never been updated | A full rewire is not always necessary. We assess what is there and recommend targeted work where it matters most before quoting a larger scope. |
| Wiring and Circuit Installation | new circuit runs, whole-home rewiring, aluminum wiring remediation, grounding and bonding | older homes with outdated wiring or any property adding new electrical loads | Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch circuit wiring are common in older Orange County homes. We use code-compliant materials and test everything before we leave. |
| Electrical Panel UpgradesMost Popular | 200-amp panel upgrade, main panel replacement, subpanel installation, load calculation and capacity planning | homeowners with an older panel, added square footage, or new high-draw equipment | EV chargers, solar systems, and modern appliances all demand more capacity than panels from past decades were sized to handle. A load calculation tells you exactly what you need. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | kitchen appliance circuits, laundry and dryer circuits, workshop and garage circuits, HVAC disconnect and supply circuit | homeowners adding a major appliance or finishing a remodel | Most large appliances require their own dedicated circuit. Running it correctly from the panel protects both the appliance and the wiring. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed LED lighting, exterior and security lighting, fixture swaps, landscape and motion sensor lights | homeowners upgrading indoor ambiance or improving outdoor safety | Southern California sun and coastal air are tough on outdoor fixtures. We install hardware rated for the conditions so it lasts. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits | 240-volt dedicated circuit, GFCI disconnect installation, panel capacity check, outdoor wiring to point of connection | homeowners installing a hot tub or spa who need the electrical supply run correctly | Hot tubs require a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit and a disconnect within sight of the unit. Code compliance here is both a safety and insurance requirement. |
| Outlet and Switch Installation | new outlet installation, GFCI and AFCI upgrades, dimmer and smart switch installation, broken device replacement | homeowners adding outlets, upgrading protection, or replacing failed devices | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. Upgrading older outlets is a straightforward improvement. |
| Breaker and Fuse Repair | breaker replacement, circuit diagnosis, short circuit tracing, fuse panel assessment | anyone dealing with a breaker that trips repeatedly or will not reset | A breaker that keeps tripping is a symptom, not the problem. We find the root cause before recommending a fix. |
| EV Charger Installation | dedicated 240-volt circuit, Level 2 charger mounting, panel capacity check, garage and driveway installation | EV owners who want reliable overnight charging without stressing an existing circuit | California leads the country in EV adoption, and a Level 2 installation is one of the most requested upgrades we handle in Westminster and across Orange County. |
| Solar and Battery Backup | service upgrade for solar input, battery backup circuit integration, dedicated circuits for inverters, load calculation for added capacity | homeowners with rooftop solar or anyone adding a battery backup system | We handle the power-side work: service upgrades, dedicated circuits, and panel capacity. The electrical infrastructure has to be right for the system to connect safely. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | new fan mounting, existing fixture swap, wiring and switch hookup, outdoor-rated fan installation | homeowners adding comfort and air circulation without adding to cooling load | If there is no existing ceiling box rated for a fan, we install the correct support before mounting the fixture. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-level surge device installation, grounding system connection, protection for sensitive electronics, post-installation testing | homeowners with electronics, smart devices, or solar and battery systems worth protecting | Grid fluctuations during peak cooling months are a known reality in Southern California. Panel-level protection intercepts voltage spikes before they reach your outlets. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | panel and wiring condition check, GFCI and AFCI coverage review, grounding and bonding assessment, code compliance overview | buyers, sellers, and owners of older homes who want a clear picture of the system | Pre-sale inspections are common in Orange County, where many homes have never had their original wiring updated. |
How do I know if my panel needs to be upgraded?
Common signs include breakers that trip frequently, a panel that feels warm or makes a buzzing sound, lights that dim when appliances run, or a panel that is simply old and undersized for what the home draws today. If you have added an EV charger, solar system, or major appliances since the panel was installed, a load calculation will tell you whether you have the capacity to handle it safely. We run that calculation before recommending any upgrade.
What causes a breaker to trip repeatedly?
Repeated tripping usually points to one of three things: an overloaded circuit drawing more current than the breaker was rated for, a failing breaker that can no longer hold its rated load, or a wiring fault such as a short or a loose connection somewhere on the circuit. Resetting the breaker without finding the cause does not fix anything. We diagnose the root cause and make the repair so the breaker holds the way it should.
Is electrical work in Westminster permitted and inspected?
Most electrical work beyond simple device replacements requires a permit and inspection in California. We handle the permitting process as part of the job, and the work is performed by licensed electricians who follow current code. Permitted work protects you at resale and confirms the installation was done correctly.
Same-Day Availability
We keep our schedule flexible so we can often have a licensed electrician at your door the same afternoon you call. Electrical problems rarely wait for a convenient opening, and neither do we.
How do I know if my older home needs rewiring?
Homes built before the 1970s may still have knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuit wiring. Signs worth paying attention to include outlets that feel warm, lights that flicker without explanation, a burning smell near outlets or the panel, or a home that has never had an electrical inspection. A safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what is there and what, if anything, needs attention.
What do I need for a Level 2 EV charger installation?
A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, similar to a dryer circuit. We start with a panel capacity check to confirm you have the available amperage, then run the dedicated circuit from your panel to the charger location in your garage or driveway. If the panel does not have room, a panel upgrade may be part of the project. The result is a charger that delivers a full overnight charge and a circuit sized to handle the continuous draw safely.
Do I need to be home when the electrician is working?
For most jobs, yes. We need access to the panel, the work area, and sometimes multiple rooms. For larger projects like a rewire or panel replacement, someone should be available throughout the visit. We will walk you through what to expect when you schedule so there are no surprises on the day of the job.
Work Performed by Licensed Electricians
Every job is handled by licensed electricians who take code compliance seriously. We do not cut corners on materials, grounding, or testing, because the work has to be right the first time.
How does pricing work and will I know the cost before work starts?
We discuss pricing before any work begins. When you call, we gather the details of your job and give you a straightforward quote so you know what to expect. We do not add fees at the end of a visit that were not discussed upfront. For jobs where the scope depends on what we find during diagnosis, we explain the possibilities before we proceed.
What does it mean if my outlets feel warm or make a buzzing sound?
A warm outlet or one that buzzes or makes a crackling sound is a sign of a wiring fault, a loose connection, or a failing device. These are not problems that resolve on their own, and they can become a fire risk if left unaddressed. Stop using the outlet and call us. We will trace the cause and make the repair.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We talk through pricing before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay, with no fees added at the end of the visit.
What is whole-home surge protection and is it worth it in this area?
A whole-home surge protector installs at the main panel and intercepts voltage spikes before they travel to your outlets and the devices connected to them. In Orange County, where grid demand peaks during summer cooling months, panel-level protection is a practical layer of defense for electronics, smart home devices, and any solar or battery equipment you have installed. The installation is straightforward and the protection is immediate once it is in place.
When should I call an electrician instead of trying to fix it myself?
Any work that involves the panel, new wiring, circuit breakers, or anything behind the wall should be handled by a licensed electrician. Device replacements like a standard outlet or switch are sometimes done by capable homeowners, but if you are unsure of what you are looking at, or if the outlet is warm, discolored, or sparking, call us before touching it. The cost of a service call is much lower than the cost of a wiring fault that goes undetected.
How long does a panel upgrade typically take?
A straightforward 200-amp panel replacement usually takes most of a single workday. The power to the home is off during the swap, so we work efficiently to minimize downtime. More complex upgrades involving a service entrance change or subpanel addition may take longer. We give you a realistic time estimate when we schedule the job so you can plan accordingly.
Call (657) 655-6946 and we will talk through what your job involves, what it costs, and how soon we can get someone out to you.
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