The rocker switch in most homes was introduced in 1973. The toggle was patented in 1916. Specialty Electric replaces tired switches, dimmers and outlets with Legrand adorne designer devices across San Diego County. Pick the finish at Fan Diego. Estimates are free.
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New cabinets, new floors, new lights. And next to the door, a switch design from 1973 — or a toggle from 1916 — that came with the house.
Switches and outlets are the part of the room you touch every day, and the one almost everyone forgets. Changing them is one of the smallest jobs in a remodel and one of the first things guests notice.
What we install
Designer switches
Paddle switches that sit flat, in finishes that match your hardware and paint.
Dimmers that work with LED
Dimmers matched to your LED lights so they dim smoothly, without flicker or buzz.
Outlets
Outlets in matching finishes, including USB outlets and a pop-out outlet that disappears into the counter when you're not using it.
Wall plates
Dozens of finishes — whites, metals, woods, stone looks and colors — so the plate disappears into the wall or becomes part of the design.
You can see and touch them on the Legrand adorne display in Fan Diego's San Diego and Rancho Mirage showrooms.
Why an electrician
A switch looks simple until it's a three-way, a dimmer on an LED circuit, or an outlet in a kitchen or bathroom that needs GFCI protection. We check the box, the wiring and what the circuit feeds before we change anything.
See it lit before it goes in your home.
Photos can't show you glare, color or how a trim sits in the ceiling. Fan Diego's showrooms have working displays from Nora Lighting, American Lighting and Legrand, so you can compare finishes, switches, dimmers and outlets side by side, lit and in your hand, before we schedule anything. Beyond what's on display, we supply and install WAC Lighting, Kichler and more, so you're never limited to one catalog.
Every member of the showroom team is a Lighting Specialist certified by the American Lighting Association. You don't have to know what you want. Tell us about the room and we'll help you choose.
San Diego: 8020 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Rancho Mirage: (760) 779-9916
What it costs
We can quote one room or the whole house. Every job is quoted before we start, and estimates for electrical work are free.
Want help choosing? Book a design consultation: an ALA-certified lighting specialist comes to you for $195, and $145 goes toward your installation when you book within 60 days.
Guarantee. We guarantee our labor for life. Period. Products bought from Fan Diego also come with a 180-day in-home warranty.
Hi, I'm John with Specialty Electric. I'm a licensed electrician and second-generation owner of Fan Diego — and a Lighting Specialist certified by the American Lighting Association, like every member of our showroom team. We've been lighting San Diego homes since 1982.
What to expect
- Permits
- Ask us about permits when we quote. Whether your job needs one depends on the work.
- Time on site
- It depends on the job. Most jobs are done in a day or less.
- Price
- Every job is quoted before we start. The price depends on how difficult the labor is, how long it takes, and the cost of materials.
- Brands we install
- Legrand adorne
- Trade program
- Designers, builders and contractors save on select brands when our electricians install. See the trade program.
Frequently asked questions
Can you change my switches and outlets to designer devices?
Yes. We replace switches, dimmers and outlets with Legrand adorne designer devices and matching wall plates, room by room or the whole house.
Will a new dimmer stop my LED lights from flickering?
Often, yes. Flicker and buzz usually come from a dimmer built for incandescent bulbs. A dimmer listed as compatible with your LED lights usually fixes it.
Can I see the finishes before I choose?
Yes. Fan Diego's San Diego and Rancho Mirage showrooms have a Legrand adorne display with dozens of wall plate finishes and working switches, dimmers and outlets.
How much does it cost?
Every job is quoted before we start, and estimates for electrical work are free.