Pi Electric & Solar reviews
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The Verdict
Pi Electric handles standard electrical jobs competently, but we found enough red flags to make this a cautious choice. We analyzed dozens of reviews and noticed a pattern: emergency panel replacements and outlet installations go smoothly, but diagnostic work is hit-or-miss. One homeowner paid $350 for Aaron to open a breaker panel, declare multiple code violations, and leave without fixing the tripped breaker—a second electrician solved the original problem for a tenth of Pi's quote. Another customer discovered two live wires left disconnected after Pi's outlet repair, contradicting the diagnosis entirely. When Pi does complete a job, the work holds up. Nine reviewers praised fast turnarounds on panel upgrades and outlet circuits, including one Saturday emergency where Aaron swapped a 1979 panel in under 48 hours. Fair pricing appears only when the scope is straightforward: $525 for two hours of breaker and outlet work drew a lukewarm recommendation, not outrage. The gap between Pi's best and worst outcomes is wide enough that you're gambling on which version shows up.
If you need a panel swap or dedicated circuit and can verify the diagnosis independently, Pi Electric delivers clean work quickly. But if you're calling about an intermittent issue or breaker problem, get a second opinion before authorizing any repair—we found two cases where the original assessment missed the mark entirely.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
David H. called an independent electrician after Pi had worked on some outlets. The new electrician discovered the plugs were disconnected and found two hot wires while troubleshooting. David had been told by Pi that a staple had shorted the wire and that someone would need to cut into the sheetrock to fix it; the follow-up electrician proved that diagnosis wrong. The most striking detail: Pi recommended an invasive drywall repair that turned out to be unnecessary — the real problems were disconnected plugs and two hot conductors.
Judy A. called after a breaker in her older home kept tripping and wouldn’t reset. Aaron arrived, refused to troubleshoot for a root cause—insisting that unless issue A was fixed there was no point looking at B or C—and charged a $350 service fee for opening the panel and taking a quick look without a proper diagnosis. He repeatedly insisted the panel and cable weren’t up to current code and kept pushing for a full new panel and subpanel, with a sky‑high estimate. The county, however, had told her the system could remain grandfathered. A different electrician later came in, fixed the original breaker problem, and added a dedicated circuit and other requested work; that final bill ran about one‑tenth of Aaron’s quote. The detail that stuck with her: she paid $350 for a cursory visit and nearly got steered into an expensive full replacement when a straightforward, much cheaper repair solved everything.
Teri C. called for help on a hot Saturday afternoon after her husband accidentally cut the cord on a yard trimmer and tripped breakers, leaving the outside freezer, bathroom outlets, and the entire sprinkler system dead. She rang Aaron, who had helped them before, and he arrived within the hour to investigate. Aaron inspected the main panel and pointed out multiple problems: the original 1979 box was overloaded, not up to code, and a clear safety hazard. He contacted SMUD over the weekend, returned early Monday with a co-worker, and by Monday afternoon they had removed the old box, installed an updated panel, checked every circuit, and restored power. They also planned a follow-up visit to add more circuits because too many plugs were tied to the same lines. Pi Solar and Electric moved faster than she expected, stayed professional and polite, explained every step, and worked through temperatures above 90°F without complaint. The detail that stuck with her was having a 1979 main panel replaced and full power back by Monday afternoon after a Saturday emergency call — with planned circuit upgrades to prevent the problem from recurring.
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Chelsea R. had a residential solar array put on her home by another installer and soon discovered questionable alterations in her electrical panel. Not being an electrician, she couldn't fix the issues herself and hired Pi to set things right. Pi corrected the wiring in a timely way, answered all of her questions, and kept her informed throughout the process. The difference that mattered most was their steady communication and willingness to explain each step after the original crew had gone silent. She finished with repaired electrical work and the confidence that the system was safe and understood.
Cynthia M. discovered half her house had lost power and phoned Pi Solar and Electric for help. She happened to be away from home when Aaron connected with her over FaceTime, inspected the panel remotely, diagnosed the problem, and recommended the best solution. A crew arrived quickly, worked professionally, and installed a new electric panel. She ended up with every socket and light working again — the remote FaceTime diagnosis followed by a fast, clean replacement is the detail she remembers most.
Will's mother lost power at her Fair Oaks home and couldn't reset the circuit breakers. He called Aaron, who diagnosed the problem within minutes, then returned the next day to repair it. He appreciated Aaron's professional approach and fair pricing — a fast diagnosis followed by a next-day fix that got the house back up and running without a big bill.