Home Entertainment Services

Transform your home with our premier home entertainment services, offering top-notch audio and visual solutions. We ensure seamless integration for an immersive experience.

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Premier Home Entertainment Services Audio & Visual Installation in Santa Ynez, CA

Laughlin Electric has 30 years of experience providing expert audio and video services. We invest in our employees and community with a company centered around employee growth and happy clients. It’s easy to do hard work when you care about going above and beyond with every job.

Your home has many audio and video components, from your TV to speakers, and you may be thinking about adding a home theater or outdoor system for even better entertaining. Our skilled electricians are prepared for any service you may need, offering top-notch audio visual installation in Santa Ynez, CA.

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Santa Ynez, CA Home Theater Sound System Installation

You’ll Love the Sound of This

We proudly offer premium brands such as Sonos, Lutron, Sony, and more, ensuring you experience the best in audio quality. Whether you’re looking to create a whole-home audio system, integrate sophisticated sound and lighting control, or enjoy cinematic soundscapes with home theater installation in Santa Ynez, CA, our expert technicians will provide a solution that fits your home and lifestyle.

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  1. Choose a space: Typically, your theater is in at least a 12×12 room, away from the main parts of the home. Perfect areas to watch a movie include your attic, basement, or spare bedroom. A room with minimal windows, closets, and doors is recommended for better soundproofing.
  2. Design the details: The rest of your home may have light-colored walls, but in your home theater, you should use dark shades that reduce light reflection from the screen. Also, consider using movie theater carpets or thick rugs for sound dampening. Use blackout curtains to cover any windows and use soft lighting like LED strips that are easy to dim when the movie starts.
  3. Screening options: You can use a projector and a screen for a traditional movie theater feel or a smart TV to easily switch between streaming services. Projectors and screens are often cheaper, creating a larger viewing area, but need to be connected to laptops or other devices that can make a mess of wires. Smart TVs offer a slightly smaller display, but switching between streaming services is easy and doesn’t require additional devices.
  4. Install surround sound & soundproofing: For the best sound during your movie, you want strong speakers throughout the room. You may also add acoustic panels on your walls to optimize audio quality and eliminate echoes. Also, consider how you will soundproof the room. You can use strong insulation behind the walls, soundproof drywall, or high-density vinyl lining to reduce the reverberations throughout your home.
  5. Add finishing touches: Your theater seating can make or break the movie experience in your home. You may look for traditional row seating, lounge chairs, large floor pillows, or couple seating such as two-person recliners. Then decorate the room with movie posters, a concession stand, or a bar to perfect your home movie experience.
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Additional Home Services

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In need of a home automation company in Santa Ynez, CA? With our smart home services, you can upgrade your home to enhance convenience, security, and energy savings. Our expert team installs advanced lighting, climate control, security, and entertainment systems.

Easily control your home’s lighting, adjust the temperature, monitor security cameras, and manage your entertainment system through your smartphone or voice commands. With everything seamlessly integrated, you can enjoy the comfort and peace of mind that comes with smart technology.

Laughlin Electric Santa Ynez icon checklist FAQs

Laughlin provides comprehensive electrical, plumbing, and home entertainment services, including installations, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance. We also specialize in custom lighting systems, solar systems, EV charger installations, and smart home system setups.

Yes, all Laughlin technicians are fully licensed, insured, and highly trained to ensure the highest quality of service and safety for your home. Our electricians possess C-10 Electrical Contractor’s Licenses, Lutron Installation Certifications, and Journeyman Electrical Certifications, while our plumbers have C-36 Plumbing Licenses.

Laughlin offers 24/7 emergency booking services for electrical, drain cleaning, and plumbing issues. We answer our phones 24/7, so feel free to call us whenever you need. Your emergency service will be booked as soon as possible according to the Santa Ynez location hours.

Yes, we offer a guarantee on all our services, and our work is backed by a warranty to ensure long-lasting results.

If your electrical panel has never been replaced and you’re constantly flipping breakers, it may be time for a replacement. Additionally, if the breaker feels hot to the touch or smells like it’s burning, it is a clear indication that it needs to be replaced.

Yes, we offer comprehensive maintenance plans for most of our services to ensure your electrical, plumbing, and home entertainment systems are always in optimal condition.

You can schedule a service appointment by contacting us through our website or by calling our customer service line. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.

Laughlin is committed to providing premier services focused on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our highly skilled and certified professionals are fit to handle any job. By staying true to our commitment to quality, we promise to get the job done right the first time. While other companies may be concerned with securing as many jobs as possible in one day, our biggest goal is to provide excellent service to our clients.

Circuit breakers can last 30 to 40 years. However, if you are experiencing frequent issues with your breakers, it may be a sign that they need to be replaced sooner.

An overload is caused by too much power draw, which trips a breaker. If this becomes frequent, additional circuits can be added to your home to separate high-energy appliances and prevent overloads.

A short circuit occurs when aging wires become loose or worn, causing a hot wire to touch a neutral wire and disrupt the current’s path. If the appliance’s cord isn’t damaged, it is a sign that the cables behind the wall need maintenance.

A whole-house generator in Santa Barbara ensures that your home remains powered during outages caused by natural events like storms or earthquakes. It provides a higher wattage capacity to support all essential appliances and systems, offering seamless and automatic backup power. This means that when a power outage occurs, the generator detects the interruption and activates within seconds, restoring electricity to the entire house without manual intervention, which is particularly beneficial in areas prone to power disruptions.

Yes, {fran_brand_name provides comprehensive generator services for both portable and whole-house generators in Montecito, Goleta, and the surrounding Santa Barbara areas. Their experienced team can guide you through the selection process, manage the installation, and ensure that your generator is properly connected to your home's electrical system, including securing necessary permits and setting up an automatic transfer switch if required for whole-house generators.

Choosing between a portable generator and a whole-house generator for your Santa Barbara home depends on your specific needs and budget. If you require backup power for your entire home and want an automatic response to power outages, a whole-house generator is ideal. However, if you only need to power a few devices and prefer a more budget-friendly option, a portable generator might be sufficient. Laughlin Electric can provide personalized advice to help you make the best decision for your situation.

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Santa Ynez Home Audio Installation Add Your Home Theater Today With Laughlin Electric

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Home theaters are becoming increasignly popular in our community. If you are wanting a theater in your home, Laughlin Electric is here for you with expert Santa Ynez home audio & visual installation. We focus on three significant aspects of your home theater: the projector, surround sound, and dimmable lights-ensuring that every detail is handled and customized to your specificaitons.

Laughlin Electric goes above and beyond for every one of our customers because it’s easy to work hard when you care.

Schedule your service today and have a theater experience without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Laughlin Home Services Powering Homes for 30+ Years

With over three decades of experience, we have built a reputation for providing outstanding service to homeowners, property managers, and general contractors.

Since our founding in 1992, we have worked to improve our company in every way. We handle various residential projects, promising that every client receives reliable and dedicated service.

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At Laughlin Electric Santa Ynez, your satisfaction is our priority. See for yourself what people have to say about working with us.

  • Anvil Guitar
    02.18.25 - google
    Lukas was awesome!
  • AP
    01.27.25 - google
    Laughlin Electric was great. Easy to book an appointment. They sent a reminder of that appointment and info on who was coming. Cody was the best. Arrived when expected. Listened to what I needed sorted out and gave me options on how to go about it. He then quoted me a price and did the work. Basically did everything I would want and expect. They will be my first call for electrical work.
  • Matthew K
    01.24.25 - google
    10/10 recommend. Answered all my questions. I felt in the know every step of the way on the electrical installation.
  • Julia Marshall
    01.14.25 - google
    Cody from Laughlin Electric was super professional and efficient from start to finish! He helped us install a Rivian wall charger to our rental property and stayed until everything was working seamlessly! He was really nice, informative and professional! Definitely recommend Laughlin Electric!
  • Franco Mercado
    01.08.25 - google
    Amazing service. Would recommend to anyone who needs top notch electricians. Thank you very much.
  • Lindsey Jones
    12.20.24 - google
    Great experience! Lucas showed up on time, was knowledgeable and did great work! I would definitely recommend Laughlin Electric and will use them again!
  • Max Wagner
    12.18.24 - google
    Cody was knowledgeable and fast. Resolved an issue on the spot and will be installing a new panel after Christmas.
  • Mary Elaine McLaughlin Eyke
    12.18.24 - google
    Cody was great at solving my electrical issues.
  • Peter Lee
    12.17.24 - google
    Lukas did a great job installing my level 2 tesla charger. He drilled holes to the attic to run wiring and did a very clean job. Highly recommend!
  • Bryan MacPhail
    12.17.24 - google
    Cody was amazing and got everything done perfectly!
  • Don Roberts
    10.07.24 - google
    The tech was right on time, friendly, professional and efficient. Definitely will call them again.
  • Peyton Dawson
    08.27.24 - google
    Cody was quick and professional in fixing my electrical issues and installing hardware. Highly recommend!
  • Dan Mabry
    08.12.24 - google
    Rob from Laughlin is incredible at his job. He installed a new ceiling fan box and wired a motion-activated closet light where there was no light previously. He was focused on minimizing holes in our walls (very minor paint/stucco rework needed) and was mindful to control dust and debris created during the work. He has significant expertise and was able to offer us a range of options to complete our tasks. He is super professional and very easy to talk to - we will recommend him and Laughlin to our friends and neighbors for sure. Thanks Rob for a job very well done!
  • Cressida
    08.09.24 - google
    Lukas and Cody were both amazing. Punctual, professional and nice!
  • Jonathan St.Vincent
    08.03.24 - google
    Very clean work. While he was diagnosing the problem he was cleaning up previous electrical work. Fixed our problem very quickly.
  • Pepe Rodriguez
    07.29.24 - google
    Lukas came in, traced the problem, and fix it in a swift. Power is back in my bedroom!
  • Debby Montag
    07.26.24 - google
    Laughlin Electric is truly the best! Lucas came out to our home to give us an estimate and he was able to stay and start the project the same day! We were on a timeline with some other projects and Lucas was so accommodating and professional. I would highly recommend Laughlin Electric and Lucas to anyone. Thank you Lucas, we appreciate you so much!
  • David Smullens
    07.24.24 - google
    Quick knowledgeable and exactly what I needed
  • Nicholas Ryan
    07.18.24 - google
    Lukas Hutchison is full of knowledge and expertise. Young guy, but God does he know what he’s talking about. I had an issue with an overheating 14-50 car charging plug. Lukas informed me of multiple possible problems with the plug, but had a solution for all of those issues. While taking a look at the wiring in the wall he even took the time to trim down the wires because the previous install wasn’t “perfect”. Would def recommend these guys if you’re in need for electrical help. Very professional and attentive to detail. Thanks for your help, Lukas!
  • Dale Collins
    07.18.24 - google
    I use Laughlin Electric regularly and have had all excellent experiences with them. Incredible service, you get appointment days and times very quickly, and their quality of work is top tier. Their technicians are great, and I have worked a lot with Cody. He has exceeded expectations on every project he’s done for me. Large or small projects, he can do anything I throw at him. He’s knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I can’t recommend them enough for any electrical needs you have.