Panels, wiring, and EV chargers, by the same team that services your plumbing and HVAC.
Licensed Electrical Services in Simi Valley & Ventura County
Dutton Plumbing, Cooling, Heating & Electrical is a licensed electrical contractor, alongside plumbing, cooling, and heating. Same rules across every trade: licensed technicians, a price before the work starts, and no surcharge for showing up fast.
We handle panel upgrades, EV charger installs, rewiring, lighting, and the kind of electrical trouble that shows up as a breaker that won’t stop tripping. Coverage runs across Simi Valley, Ventura County, the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, and Northern LA County.
Need Electrical work done? Let’s talk it through.
Electrical Services We Offer in Simi Valley & Ventura County
Circuit Breakers, Fuses, & Circuits
Home Safety, Inspections & Code Compliance
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
Wiring & Rewiring
Electrical Warning Signs That Are Worth a Call
Some electrical trouble doesn’t leave room for debate. Call about these immediately:
- Sparks from an outlet or switch
- A burning smell with no obvious source
- An outlet that's hot to the touch
The quieter ones are easier to put off, but still need to be looked at:
- A breaker that trips more than once a week
- Lights that flicker or dim when something else turns on
- Outlets that feel warm, or have a faint burning smell
- A panel that hums louder than it used to
- Rooms with outlets that just stopped working
- Switches that spark or feel loose
What Aging Panels in California Have Taught Us
Panels weren't built for how we live now.
Homes wired decades ago were sized for a much lighter load. Since then, most households have added central air, more appliances, and sometimes an EV charger. A breaker that trips often isn't broken. It's telling you the panel can't keep up anymore.
EV chargers can push a panel past its limit.
A charger draws more power than most homes were ever wired for, which makes it the moment an aging panel finally gets tested. We check what your panel can handle before we install anything, so you find out ahead of time instead of after.
Why Simi Valley Homeowners Call Dutton for Electrical
You Won't Get a Bill That Grows While We Work
Electrical jobs get quoted by the job, not by the hour. A panel upgrade that takes longer than expected because of what we find behind the wall is our problem, not an add-on to your invoice.
We Check Capacity Before We Add Load
Adding a circuit, a charger, or new lighting to a panel that's already stretched thin causes problems down the road. We look at what the panel can handle before recommending anything, EV chargers included.
Every Technician Clears the Same Bar
Background checks, drug testing, and weekly training aren't specific to one trade at Dutton. The electrician at your panel meets the same standard as the plumber under your sink.
Licensed for Every Part of the Job
Electrical problems have a way of turning into plumbing problems, or revealing that a water heater was never vented correctly. We're licensed across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, so when our team finds it, we can also fix it.
Electrical FAQs
Common Electrical Questions From Simi Valley Homeowners
How much does electrical work cost?
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Usually it means the circuit is carrying more than it’s rated for, which is common in older homes wired before central air, extra devices, and EV chargers became standard. A breaker that trips once might be a fluke. One that trips regularly is worth a call to Dutton.
Can my electrical panel handle an EV charger?
Do you install EV chargers?
Yes, along with the panel work that sometimes needs to happen first to support one properly. Give us a call at (805) 849-0965, and we can walk you through our EV charger options.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
Yes, and every one of them clears the same background check and drug screening as our plumbers and HVAC techs before working in anyone's home.
How often should a home's electrical system be inspected?
Every few years is reasonable for most homes, and sooner if you're planning a major addition like an EV charger, a new AC system, or a kitchen remodel that adds load to the panel. Catching an undersized panel before you add to it is a lot easier than fixing it after.
Let's Get Your Home's Ducks in a Row
A flickering light is easy to ignore. An overloaded panel is a bigger problem waiting to happen, and it’s better to catch it early than to find out the hard way.
Tell us what your electrical is doing, and we’ll send the right person to look at it.