Outlet, fan and light fixture swaps in Rosemead

Jobs we take

Outlets, switches and GFCIs

Loose, cracked or dead devices replaced; GFCIs near water; dimmers and smart switches in existing boxes.

Ceiling fans

Swapped in at an existing fan-rated box, balanced and quiet.

Light fixtures

Vanity lights, pendants, porch lights and flush mounts.

Bathroom exhaust fans

Noisy or weak fans replaced in the same opening.

Doorbells and video doorbells

Wired and video doorbells on existing bell wire, chimes and transformers.

Range hoods

Hoods swapped on the existing duct and wiring.

Smoke and CO alarms

Expired alarms replaced with sealed 10-year units; CO alarms outside bedrooms.

Under-cabinet lights

LED bars under the upper cabinets, plug-in or on existing wiring.

Outdoor and motion lights

Sensor floods and dusk-to-dawn lights on existing exterior boxes.

Recessed LED retrofits

Old can lights fitted with slim LED trims.

Outside what we take on

• Roof and foundation repairs.
• Opening framing or the roofline to reach a new fixture location.
• Projects big enough to need a general contractor.

Wiring from the 1940s and 1950s

Rosemead homes built before the early 1960s often have some two-prong, ungrounded outlets, and ceiling boxes sized for a light fixture rather than a fan. We test each one and fit the right replacement for that box.

Foam gaskets and LED bulbs

Outlet and switch swaps come with an easy extra. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Saver guide lists switches and electrical outlets among the places to check for air leaks, and includes installing foam gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on walls in its air-sealing steps.

For light fixtures, DOE’s lighting guide puts LEDs at at least 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and 25 times the life. A fixture on a dimmer needs an LED rated for dimming.

Before you call: what to check

• Press the TEST and RESET buttons on each GFCI. A GFCI that won’t trip should be replaced.
• If several outlets are dead, look for a tripped GFCI in a nearby bathroom, garage or kitchen.
• Turn off the breaker before removing any cover plate.

Electrical: common questions

What electrical work do you take on?

Light fixtures, ceiling fans on rated boxes, outlets, switches, GFCIs, doorbells and smoke alarms. New wiring or a new circuit gets its own free estimate.

Can a ceiling fan go where my light is now?

Often, if the ceiling box is rated for a fan. Many older boxes are not, and a fan needs a fan-rated brace or box. We check the box before hanging anything heavy from it.

Do you turn off the power at the panel?

Home tips for this job

• Garage and backyard outlets that trip, corrode or quitGarage GFCI outlet keeps tripping or won’t reset? Why garage and patio outlets fail in Rosemead homes, what to check, and how we fix them. Free estimate.
• Adding a ceiling fan to a ranch house bedroomHow we put ceiling fans into Rosemead's single-story ranch bedrooms: fan-rated boxes, low ceilings, attic access and wall controls.
• Swapping old fixtures for LED lightsHow to choose and install LED light fixtures in a Rosemead ranch home, from flush mounts and kitchen lights to porch lights and dimmers.
• Smart switches in older Rosemead homes: the neutral wire questionWhy a smart switch may not fit in an older Rosemead switch box, how to tell if a box has a neutral wire, and the options when it does not.

Related guide: Outlet, fan and light fixture swaps tips from our guide to smart switches and neutral wires.

Serving San Gabriel too? See our page on electrical fixture swaps in San Gabriel.

Get a quote in one text

A photo of the outlet, fixture or fan, and a link to the new one if you’ve picked it. Text it to (310) 628-9399 and we’ll send back a quote.

We’re a handyman in Rosemead, and this is one of the job groups we take on most.

More background: Repair notes for postwar Rosemead homes, the cities we serve, and the handyman FAQ.