Grounded three-prong outlets
In place of two-prong outlets: a new grounded circuit, or GFCI protection where the code allows it.
Outlet & GFCI Repair and Installation in Los Angeles
Burned or loose outlets, GFCIs that won’t reset, two-prong outlets with no ground, or a spot that needs a new outlet. We repair, upgrade and install outlets, including USB, outdoor and 240-volt outlets, in homes and businesses.
What happens when you call: our office answers, asks a few quick questions and books your free on-site estimate. A photo of the outlet helps.
Office hours: Sat–Thu 8 AM–11:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM
- 4.9 Google rating
- CA Lic. C-10 #1100197
- 2-year labor warranty
How a GFCI protects you
A GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) is the outlet with TEST and RESET buttons. It’s there for the places where electricity and water meet.
1. Normal. The GFCI measures the current going out to the appliance and the current coming back. They match.2. A fault. A damaged cord or water lets some current leak to ground, through the water or through a person. Now less comes back than went out.3. Trip. The GFCI senses the difference and cuts the power in a fraction of a second, before the leak can hurt anyone. RESET pops out.4. Fix the cause, then reset. Once the fault is gone, press RESET and the power is back. Test your GFCIs once a month: press TEST, then RESET.
Where you need GFCI protection
Today’s code requires GFCI protection wherever water is nearby. Many older homes don’t have it. We add it with GFCI outlets or GFCI breakers, whichever fits your home.
- BathroomsEvery outlet.
- KitchensCountertops and near the sink.
- Laundry areasWasher and sink outlets.
- Garages and workshopsIncluding outlets for tools.
- OutdoorsPatios, yards, rooftops, with in-use covers.
- Crawl spaces and basementsUnfinished areas.
- Near any sinkBars, wet bars, utility sinks.
- Pools, spas and hot tubsEquipment and nearby outlets.
Offices, shops, restaurants and commercial kitchens too. See commercial services.
Repairs and upgrades
From one outlet that stopped working to new outlets for a remodel, a garage or an outdoor kitchen.
Repairs
Burned or melted outlets
Heat at a connection. Stop using it and call.
Loose or worn outlets
Plugs that fall out, cracked faces, no ground.
Outlets that spark, buzz, feel warm or trip again and again belong here too. See troubleshooting.
Upgrades and new outlets
USB and smart outlets
USB and USB-C outlets that charge without adapters, and smart outlets you control from your phone.
Tamper-resistant outlets
Built-in shutters keep children from pushing objects into the slots. Required in new work.
Outdoor outlets
Weather-resistant GFCI outlets with covers that stay closed while something is plugged in.
240-volt outlets
For dryers, ranges, EV chargers, shop tools and other big appliances, on their own circuit.
Dedicated circuits
For a microwave, a freezer, a home office or anything that keeps tripping a shared circuit.
How an outlet job works
Simple jobs stay simple. Bigger ones get a plan and a permit.
Call our office
Tell us what’s happening or what you’d like to add. A photo helps. We book your free on-site estimate.
Check on site
We test the outlets and the circuit, and check the grounding and the panel.
A clear quote
You know the price before any work starts.
Repair or install
Damaged outlets replaced, new outlets and circuits installed, with a permit when the work needs one.
Test everything
Every outlet tested, and every GFCI tripped and reset to prove it works.
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Lissa SholtyA circuit tripped furing the extreme hear so I called Volta at 6pm and they were able to schedule service for the next day. On arrival, Eric and his associate were so polite and ready & willing to help. Luckily my problem was just a tripped circuit I didn't know about but they checked all the breakers and made sure everything worked before they left. I'd highly recommend Volta.
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Outlet and GFCI work across Southern California
We repair and install outlets and GFCI protection throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
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Outlet and GFCI questions
Straight answers to what customers ask us most. Still wondering about something? Call (844) 425-1889.
Why won’t my GFCI outlet reset?
There may still be a fault on the circuit, such as water in an outdoor outlet or a damaged cord. No power may be reaching it: check the breaker. Or the GFCI may have worn out; they don’t last forever. Unplug everything on it and try RESET again. If it still won’t reset, call us.
Why did several outlets stop working at once?
One GFCI can protect other outlets further along the circuit, even in another room. Press RESET on the GFCIs in nearby bathrooms, the kitchen, the garage and outside, and check the panel for a tripped breaker. Still dead? A loose connection at an outlet earlier on the circuit is a common cause.
Can you replace my two-prong outlets with three-prong outlets?
Yes, the right way. A three-prong outlet needs a ground. We run a new grounded circuit, or add GFCI protection where the code allows it, labeled as having no equipment ground.
What’s the difference between a GFCI outlet and a GFCI breaker?
Both give the same protection. A GFCI outlet protects itself and the outlets after it on the circuit; a GFCI breaker in the panel protects the whole circuit. We recommend the one that fits your home and how you’ll reset it.
How often should I test my GFCIs?
Once a month. Press TEST: the power should go off. Then press RESET to bring it back. If it doesn’t trip, or won’t reset, have it replaced.
Do you install USB, outdoor and 240-volt outlets?
Yes: USB and USB-C outlets, weather-resistant outdoor outlets with in-use covers, and 240-volt outlets for dryers, ranges, shop tools and EV chargers. See EV charger installation.
Is a warm or burned outlet dangerous?
Yes. Heat means a bad connection or an overloaded outlet. Stop using it, turn off the circuit at the panel if you can do it safely, and call. If you see smoke or flames, get out and call 911.
How much does outlet work cost?
It depends on how many outlets, whether new circuits or GFCI protection are needed, and access. We don’t quote over the phone; call (844) 425-1889 for a free on-site estimate and you get a clear quote before any work starts.
What warranty do I get?
Our work comes with a 2-year labor warranty, and the equipment carries the manufacturer’s warranty of up to 10 years.
What areas do you serve?
Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. See all the cities we serve.
New customers
10% off your first job with Volta Electric.
Mention this offer when you call to lock in your discount on any electrical service.
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Outlets you can
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Call our office to book your free on-site estimate. We test what you have, explain what we find, and give you a clear quote.
Hours: Sat–Thu 8 AM–11:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM
- Free on-site estimates, with a clear quote before any work starts
- Licensed, bonded & insured · CA Lic. C-10 #1100197
- Financing options available for qualifying projects