West Hills Electric & HVAC

Tempted to give one star, but I’ll control myself and give two. I called West Hills five hours ago today during normal working hours and left two phone numbers, slowly and clearly repeating both numbers twice and my name twice, and no one bothered to call me back. If this is how this company treats customers during the courting phase, I’d hate to see how they treat them once you’re on the hook for a service call and fee.
Meh. I’ve moved on. I called another establishment that answered its phone promptly, clearly explained their service call and repair rates, and set up an appointment. Pretty straightforward and much appreciated. I’ll review that company once the work is done.

I had Don’s crew of Chris and Dean back today to install a NEMA 14 – 30 plug in my laundry room and move the current outlet over to accommodate my new stacking washer and dryer. They arrived early and jumped into action. Once again, this 1947 house presented access challenges for them inside the walls but they prevailed! They installed the new plug and moved the old one and even wrestled my old appliances out the back door. They are the consummate professionals. They are neat, organized and efficient — and all with a smile — even when Chris had to crawl underneath the length of my house in the dirt on this muggy day! They showed me the new wiring layout in the electrical box for when the new appliances arrive. I would give them 10 Unilocal stars if I could. They are electrical wizards!

I’m so glad I stumbled across this business on here! Don and his guys were great! I called Don inquiring about updating our panel and installing enforced air and heating, we set up an appt for him to come by and give us an estimate. He came by on a Wednesday, he was nice and honest. wrote up the estimate there and we sealed the deal. Not sure if they were the cheapest but they definitely weren’t the most expensive. They started right away that following Monday and worked full force. They estimated it would take 6 days but they were done in 4. They were all professional and they never left a mess. I will definitely be calling Don whenever we need work on our electrical or HVAC.

Don and his team are absolutely worth every penny.
I can go on and on about these guys, but I’ll keep it short and simple.
I got a panel upgrade and a HVAC system put in along with all new GFI receptacles etc.
work was outstanding.
they showed up on time everyday.
cleaned up after themselves.
fast and efficient.
professional at all times.
very knowledgeable.
worth every penny!!!
I would recommend this company to all my family and friends
Thanks guys,

I had Don and his helper Chris came to service my 30+ year old split system and I was very happy with the service provided. I left Don a message yesterday, he returned the call immediately, provided me with an appointment the next day and was perfectly on time. Don seems very knowledgeable and what I also really appreciated is that he did not try to convince me to replace the unit, that despite its age is running well. He was thorough, explained things to me and they cleaned perfectly up afterwards.
Great experience overall! i will continue using them in the future for my HVAC needs and I will also call him when I need electrical work done.

Don (and his helper Chris) are great at what they do. I wanted to install a small split system (for heating and cooling) in a back room. Other people that looked at it would not provide written estimates, did not show up on time and would not return calls. Don was on-​time for the estimate appointment and the work. He communicated clearly, answered all of my questions and provided recommendations based on what I told him I wanted to achieve. When it came time to do the work, he was prompt, efficient and clean. Equally important, his prices are very reasonable. I am so happy to have found an electrician and HVAC company that I can trust. I will definitely call Don for any work I do in the future and I happily recommend West Hills Electric & HVAC.

I called West Hills Electric early this afternoon to get an estimate to relocate an outlet to accommodate a pocket door for a powder room as well as to combine 2 single dimmer switches that are nearly side by side into a single double gang box. Dan informed me that they were booked until next Friday but that he could come to my place in an hour so they could take a look and provide an estimate. I agreed to have them come out but I really was hoping to get this done by Monday or Tuesday next week.
Don showed up as promised (with Chris) and the first thing he asked was if they needed shoe covers. Wow, from my experience it is maybe 50 – 50 that vendors ask to remove shoes or wear shoe covers! In this case I let him know it wasn’t necessary since I just started a remodel and already had paper taped to the floors but thanks for asking! Don took a look at the single dimmer switches and he explained that combining the two switches although appearing quite simple was not an easy job as there were studs in the way on both sides of one of the switches. His suggestion was to leave them as is, otherwise it would cost much more than I was willing to spend. Next, he took a look at the outlet. The wall was already opened up on one side so he could see where the wires were coming from. His suggestion was to add a junction box on the ceiling of the powder room where it would have a cover plate and not really be noticed then the outlet could be moved about a foot over, which is what I needed.
I thought the estimate provided was very reasonable so I agreed to have the work done. Don asked if I would be available on Monday morning (I couldn’t because of work) or Monday around 2:00 PM. That early in the afternoon would still require me to take time off of work but since I wanted this done sooner rather than later (and they were doing their best to schedule this before Friday), I reluctantly agreed to early Monday afternoon. Don then asked Chris to check the truck to see if they had the parts they needed for this job. If so, he said they could knock it out right now, if I had the time. Really?!! Yeah, I have the time! Chris checked and they had what they needed so boom! they grabbed their stuff and started working away! Between the two of them they were neat, laying out blankets over the work area; quick but didn’t rush; did a great job; cleaned up afterwards; very professional and extremely friendly and personable on top of that! Oh, and the job was done very nicely and to my satisfaction! What more can you ask for! I think I just found my go-​to electrician!

I was referred to Don when I saw the mini splits they installed at my buddy’s house. Don came out, quoted the job with 3 mini splits and finished the job on my house in blazing heat, on budget & AHEAD of schedule. Promised me job completion on saturday, and i was making snow balls & freezing my ass by Friday night. Can’t be happier, these guys are the best.

Excellent service. Was looking for a local electrician to install an EV 240v Charger. Highly review from Unilocaler got my attention.
Long story short, Don, came in right on time, and knows exactly what has to be done from the electrical panel to installation location. Wire tubing runs flawless and they clean up the mess. His quote was really reasonable.
Highly recommend for those who needs a Professional electrician, heating, A/​C.

Wow! Had a EV Charging Station line & circuit breaker put in. Within 2 days got the lowest quote and had the line installed by Don (the owner)! I can’t express how happy I am with his service and professionalism. Completely explained job and prompt in answering all my concerns.
I am letting all my friends know about West Hills!

Were very prompt on giving estimate and followed up next morning to do the job. Installed/​repaired outdoor receptacles and replaced few fuses in my main box at reasonable cost. Explained to me what they were doing and when/​why had to add small charge for additional part to fix one of the outlets. Did few extra things that didn’t charge me for which is always appreciated. Cleaned up well after the job.

The BEST contractor experience! We chose West Hills Electric after reading reviews on Unilocal!Don (owner) and his assistant showed up on time and explained the work to be accomplished. I initially hired West Hills Elec to install a light fixture, but I had additional jobs that I wanted quoted.
Very quick in installing light fixture and ensured the install met our satisfaction.
Don and his assistant (I forgot his name) discovered a small leak while working in our crawlspace and presented us with a video on his smart phone (love the use of technology)! Nothing urgent so we scheduled that work for another time.
Don was open to make recommendations but he was not pushy, very professional and forthright. He gave helpful hints and even walked me through making a minor repair myself (saving me money).
My first impression is that they are friendly, communicate well and made us feel at ease. Booked additional work on the spot and Don was very accommodating to our schedule. I would highly recommend West Hills Electric for your electrical, A/​C and Heating needs!

They were quick & very efficient. They were also accommodating & worked around our schedule which was great. I’d use them again.

This review is not about actual service they performed but about the experience of trying to call them and even get them to do work for me. It includes two attempts — one where I left a voicemail, which wasn’t returned. That should have given me a heads up, but I figured perhaps it was just a one time neglect. I called again a few days later and got someone on the phone. I was seeking a quote for a half dozen lights of varying types (chandeliers, ceiling fans, dimmers, etc.) to be installed. He asked a few questions and we scheduled a time and day for an in home estimation. The time window was quite large (all day) and upon requesting a more specific time, it was narrowed to three hours.
Now for the day they’re supposed to arrive and do the estimate. The man I spoke with assured me that he’d give me a call an hour before they head out to confirm. Well, guess what — no call and no show. Not cool that I made time and scheduled things accordingly to only have them be a complete no show. I can completely understand that things come up, but I would expect at least a courtesy call to state that they would need to reschedule or that perhaps they’re not able to take the job because they have too many large jobs. Either or, really don’t appreciate the waste of time and it seems indicative of their communication and customer service.

Great service. Prompt and clean cut. Honest and very fair.

Couldn’t ask for a better experience with a contractor. Don (owner) and Chris upgraded our electric panel, converted numerous ungrounded outlets to GFCI, added new outlets with dedicated circuits for space heaters.
We solicited quotes from several electricians. West Hills’ prices were among the best, the owner seemed like a straight shooter, their license-​bonding-​insurance all checked out fine, and their Unilocal reviews were great so we went with them.
Before the job started Don explained everything that was going to happen very clearly — the scope of the work, how long it would take (best and worst case scenarios), what additional costs might potentially come up, etc. He was flexible in presenting different upgrade options, mindful of our budget limitations.
It was a three day process, they worked their butts off the entire time, and everything went smooth, exactly as described beforehand — no nasty surprises, no creeping inflation of project costs.
They did what they said they would, in the timeframe they said they would do it, for the cost that they quoted (slightly less in fact because they discovered that fewer outlets needed converting than they had originally estimated).
They left our home very clean and the workmanship was outstanding. They were very respectful and careful while working inside the home. Really can’t ask for more than that.
Our highest recommendation without reservation.

I had an estimate done by West Hills Electric on 08÷17÷12 (a very reasonable estimate) and hired them to do the work on 09÷11÷12 in my garage and inside my home. I was very pleased with the quality of work, their respect for my home, and their cleanliness. I have a dog and they made extra careful not to leave the gate open. They came on time in the morning and didn’t leave until the work was done. I would definitely use them again!

I had quite a bit of work done by West Hills. The quality was generally good, but there were multiple small issues that made me feel as though I wasn’t really respected as a customer — trash and half-​empty water bottles left around the house, moulding removed from the ceiling above a fan, and then left sitting on top of the fixture, a recessed light installed in a closet without covering the hanging clothes, leaving them covered with plaster dust, and the worst — taking off before work was completed to take care of a more important customer’s job, extending the time before my house was finished. The great reviews on Unilocal were a big part of the reason why I chose this company, but I didn’t get the quality of service that other reviewers seem so happy about.

These guys are fantastic! We recently hired Don to install and run power/​wall switches for 2 ceiling fans, one on a 20 ft angled ceiling and one in a master bedroom, 12 ft ceiling. Neither location had access from above. He told us we might have some holes in the ceiling afterward from running wires, which would require a painter to fill, plaster, paint, etc. We weren’t thrilled about it, but that’s part of the deal. Somehow, they (Don and Jay) were able to do the job without making any holes at all! It was unbelievable really.
Don really cares about the customer and wants you to be happy with his work, and judging by what I saw this week, that won’t be a problem. They also took great care not to get any dirt, debris, etc. on our furniture and floors — covered everything they thought might get dirty. Also, they replaced 5 CFL’s in our kitchen with LED fixtures and lights. Great work.
I would hire these guys again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for an electrician, it means you’ve either used one before and wouldn’t hire them again, or you’re trying to find a reliable one. Well, hire Don and you won’t have to look any further.

It’s hard to know where to start with West Hills/​Don and how good of a job he does.
He did an *excellent* full re-​wire of our 85 year old home. Him and his work were clean as a whistle, and he used top quality materials. Believe me, on an old plaster home, keeping the job clean is no easy task. With 85 year old knob and tube wiring, he literally had to do *everything* over to get us to code.
Every single contractor or workman who has since done anything to the home has commented on the electrical work and the quality.
He’s also an extremely nice guy, and stands by his work.
He recently came and cleaned up the mess left behind by an HVAC contractor, they did some ‘interesting’ (and dangerous!) electrical work and he fixed it for us, none of which was his fault.
–Talk about standing by your work!
His prices are extremely fair, I’d caution against shopping just on price, because Don’s work is top notch and electrical is not the kind of thing I want done half-​assed. Just sayin’