Electrician In Fontana

See what our customers have to say about us.

"Updated / modified our main power panel to provide 220 volt electrical power for a new energy efficient swimming pool pump. We had just purchased a new energy efficient pool pump in an effort to reduce our monthly electrical bill. But the supplier failed to inform me (and I failed to ask) that it would need a 220 volt circuit vs. the existing 110 v. I contacted an electrician that we had recently contracted with for some other work on our home and he came out to give us an estimate. He inspected the main power panel and informed me that there was not enough room in our current 100 amp panel to make the necessary modifications to add the new 220 v circuit and a new panel would need to be installed at a cost of about $1800.00. I did not feel comfortable with his evaluation so we contacted Rick at Howell's Electric (found the number on Angie's List) and arranged for another estimate. Rick Howell himself came out to inspect the panel and see what would be required for the new pump. After a through evaluation of every circuit in our house and every breaker in the panel he determined that by replacing two existing circuit breakers and adding one more new breaker the existing panel would be more than adequate. He quickly located a supplier for the needed circuit breakers, drove to their warehouse and was back with them in less than an hour. His expertise was quickly apparent as he made the necessary modifications, installed the new breakers and prepared the existing pump wiring to accommodate the new pool pump in what seemed like a very short time. Even though it was very hot outside he was very focused and wasted no time. Very professional. The total bill came to only $245.00 which we consider more than reasonable. Rick was honest and fair. We will definitely call him the next time we need any kind of electrical work."

- Ullyses D, San Bernadino, CA

"Rick Howell saved us and our marriage. Came on a holiday fixed the problem and was pleasant polite and quick. Thank God for Rick. We called right after we joined Angie's list and it was the best thing we ever did both joining Angie's list and calling Rick on the 4th of July. He was on his way to a family picnic and came first to our home and fixed the circuit breakers that had gotten loaded in carbon and were preventing electricity to turn on the lights and and computers in 3 rooms. I no longer have to listen to the surge protector beeping none stop. He knew what to do straight away. Rick Howell is the best."

- Catherine M, Chino Hills, CA

"Upgraded outside electrical panel. In preparation for installing central air in the future I had to upgrade my electrical panel. In the process, Rick Howell discovered we had crossed wires in the kitchen, wires hanging around the attic unprotected, a whole house fan installed incorrectly and other misc electrical problems so he had to return to correct those. Also, the city inspector would not sign off on the permit until he replaced all the outlets in the kitchen and bathrooms to meet current code, even though we were not having any work done in those rooms. So that meant Rick had to return and another additional charge. Then the inspector wanted the bathroom we added on 29 yrs ago rewired to meet current code, even though it was built to code at that time. Rick researched that and contested the need for that to be done and the inspector signed off on the permit without us having to incur another additional charge, which would have been substantial. All in all, the original cost was $1600 for the new panel and an additional $800 for all the corrections and unexpected code requirements. I'm grateful that Rick knew his code well enough to save us from rewiring that bathroom."

- Danette B, Rialto, CA

"I needed some electrical outlets replaced. Rick was able to squeeze me into his schedule as we had lost all power to 1 room. He explained to me why we were unable to do the repair ourselves, and also explained to my son when he got home. Very helpful. During the process, he advised us that the prior owner had incorrectly wired one of the outlets and it would need to be repaired to be brought to code. He advised me of the cost. As I am currently on a tight budget, he gave me an option on the repair. He was very professional, even called to see if it was okay to arrive earlier that the anticipated time. Once I have some more money, I will be hiring him to do additional work and/or repairs. He did not treat me any different than my son (I have had experiences in the past with contractors talking down to me as a was a female that didn't understand anything). I respect that and this along with his work, professionalism and attitude, he's now in my Rolodex and has been recommended to friends."