A dead outlet, a solar install waiting on a new panel, an EV charger that needs a permit: most electrical jobs in a Merced home are small until they aren't. The electricians in Merced on this page hold more than 180 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.7 to 5.0, and Apex Electric and Elevated Energy Services are based in neighbouring Atwater rather than Merced itself.
Short answer: The top-ranked electrician in Merced is Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC (4.9 stars from more than 50 Google reviews), a company that handles both electrical and heating-and-cooling work. Elevated Energy Services, Let There Be Light Electrical Solutions Inc and O Garibay Electric Inc each carry a 5.0 rating on smaller review bases. Prices depend on the job, so get a written quote before work starts.
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Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC
4.9★★★★★60 Google reviews
Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC works out of an office on West Olive Avenue in Merced and covers electrical, heating and cooling, and solar work. Its site lists electrical repair, lighting upgrades, ceiling fan and EV charger installation and panel upgrades, alongside AC repair, maintenance and replacement. The service-area list on its site runs from Merced and Atwater to Turlock, Modesto and Fresno.
What people praise
- One reviewer called the quote competitive and itemized, with a project schedule the crew stuck to
- A customer who collected ten bids for a generator hookup chose this company after several visits and questions answered
- Technicians described as knowledgeable and respectful, including on AC repairs
- A compressor replacement finished in under two hours, according to one reviewer
Worth knowing
- Many reviews are about heating and cooling, so ask for an electrician when your job is wiring
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: It sits first on this page, and it is the one name on the page that can cover both the wiring and the air conditioner. A good first call for larger home electrical projects.
📍1170 W Olive Ave Ste 2, Merced, CA 95348
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Apex Electric Inc
4.7★★★★★45 Google reviews
Apex Electric Inc is an Atwater electrician that also lists solar energy system service among its Google categories. Its site describes a full-service electrical and solar contractor handling design, permitting, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Reviewers mostly describe work tied to solar: new main service panels and a monitoring modem upgrade.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe clean, well-labelled panel work, and one says the inspector remarked on how neat it was
- Customers mention being called to set the schedule, then on-time arrival and tidy cleanup
- Quick, thorough fixes when a solar system's data connection needed attention
- Several reviewers say they would call again for more work
Worth knowing
- Based in Atwater, so confirm it will travel to your Merced address
- Reviews centre on solar-related panel work, so ask whether it takes general repair calls
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Rating breakdown91% 5-star
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Our take: It sits second because of its volume of reviews, even though its 4.7 is lower than the 5.0 ratings below it. For a panel upgrade ahead of solar, its reviews are the most specific on the page.
📍1956 Faxon Dr, City of Atwater, CA 95301
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Elevated Energy Services
5.0★★★★★30 Google reviews
Elevated Energy Services is an Atwater electrical contractor serving homes and businesses. Its site lists remodel and new-build wiring, troubleshooting and repairs, lighting installation, panel upgrades and repairs, and solar, backup batteries and whole-house fans. Google shows weekday hours from 8 AM to 5 PM.
What people praise
- Reviewers praise quick responses and clear communication
- Trusted for new-build wiring and for tracking down electrical faults
- One customer had a large solar system removed so it could move with them, and was pleased with the result
- Repeat customers mention honest, fair dealing
Worth knowing
- Based in Atwater, with weekday-only hours on Google
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: Perfect ratings from a smaller group of reviewers, and the reviews read like a one-person shop that people keep calling back. Good for troubleshooting and new-build work.
📍2638 Valley Dr, City of Atwater, CA 95301
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Let There Be Light Electrical Solutions Inc
5.0★★★★★29 Google reviews
Let There Be Light Electrical Solutions Inc is a Merced electrical contractor that calls itself family-owned and licensed. Its site lists residential work such as panel upgrades, fan and lighting installs, rewires, EV chargers and solar, plus commercial and agricultural services. Reviews describe a shop rewire, a sauna circuit and under-cabinet lighting.
What people praise
- Reviewers mention arriving on time or early
- A 240V Tesla wall connector was installed with a city permit in a couple of days, per one reviewer
- Customers describe neat work and cleanup after each job
- Praised for clear communication and sensible plans for older home wiring
Worth knowing
- Google lists weekday hours only
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: A 5.0 with detailed project reviews covering EV charging, lighting and shop wiring. A strong pick if your job needs a permit.
📍1207 Oregon Dr, Merced, CA 95340
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O Garibay Electric Inc
5.0★★★★★19 Google reviews
O Garibay Electric Inc is a Merced electrician listed on Google without a website, so what we know comes from its customers. Reviews describe outlet repairs, recessed can lights, ceiling fans, patio lighting and a solar transfer switch, and one property manager says the owner travelled to Fresno to replace a panel.
What people praise
- Reviewers say outlet problems were fixed quickly and the crew was friendly and respectful
- A property manager says they have used the owner for many years and describes the pricing as fair
- Work covers everyday jobs like can lights, ceiling fans and patio wiring
- A customer reports a clean solar transfer switch install that worked on the first try
Worth knowing
- No website listed, so phone is the way to ask about services
- The smallest review base on this page
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: It ranks last on review volume, not quality: every rating is 5 stars. Worth a call for outlet repairs, fans and lighting.
📍1101 Lawndale Ave, Merced, CA 95341
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Rating is each business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, compared across the electricians on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from 19 people counts for less than a 4.9 from more than 50. Recency shows how lately customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What drives electrician pricing in Merced
We found no published price list for these businesses, so there is no cost table here. Electrical quotes usually move with the scope of the job, whether a permit and inspection are needed, the age of the wiring, and how far the crew travels. Ask for a written, itemized quote before work begins.
Electricians near Merced and Atwater
Cosmic Comfort, Let There Be Light and O Garibay Electric have Merced addresses, and Apex Electric and Elevated Energy Services are in Atwater, a short drive away. Cosmic Comfort’s site lists Atwater, Turlock, Livingston, Chowchilla, Ceres, Modesto and Fresno among its service areas, and one reviewer says O Garibay Electric made a panel swap in Fresno. Looking for an electrician near me in Merced? Each card shows a phone number where one is listed, so you can ask about your address.
Questions to ask an electrician before they start
- Are you licensed in California, and can I see the license number?
- Will this job need a city permit and inspection, and do you pull it?
- Can you give me an itemized written quote before work starts?
- Do you travel to my address, and is there a charge for the drive?
- Who will actually do the work: you, or a crew?
Frequently asked questions
Which Merced electricians have installed EV chargers?
Reviewers describe an EV charger install and a 240V Tesla wall connector, done with a city permit, by Let There Be Light Electrical Solutions Inc. Cosmic Comfort’s site also lists EV charger installation. Ask any electrician about permit and panel capacity before you book.
Can I get a new panel before a solar install in Merced?
Reviewers of Apex Electric describe new main service panels installed ahead of solar systems. Elevated Energy Services lists panel upgrades and solar on its site, and Cosmic Comfort lists panel upgrades and solar service. Confirm the panel size your solar installer needs before you ask for quotes.
Which of these electricians are actually in Merced?
Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC, Let There Be Light Electrical Solutions Inc and O Garibay Electric Inc list Merced addresses. Apex Electric and Elevated Energy Services list Atwater addresses, so ask whether they take jobs at your Merced address.
Does any Merced electrician here also do air conditioning?
Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC does. Its site lists AC repair, maintenance and replacement next to electrical work, and several of its reviews are about AC and compressor repairs.
Which one to call first
Cosmic Comfort Electrical & HVAC is the safe default for bigger home jobs, since it combines the strongest rating and volume with both electrical and HVAC work. For small repairs, outlets and fans, O Garibay Electric Inc is worth a phone call. Whoever you choose, get the quote in writing and ask about permits.
