Ganesh Works

Yes, Ganesh is a Hindu god, a man with an elephant head, which is a story in itself. Bob Morgan and Bill Cavins, fresh Peace Corps returnees from Nepal, started Ganesh Fixit in the Fall of 1972 at road 27 and 113 (before it was a freeway). We moved to Davis in '73 and were in two locations on Olive Drive before settling in at 1606 in the old Pac Tel switching facility. We progressed from fixing whatever came in the door to entering doors all over the Davis area to do handyman work. Bob long ago decided to get a real job at UCD in the Design Department. Now as a general and electrical contractor and incorporated as Ganesh Works, we tackle all residential and some commercial electrical work as well as specializing in energy efficient improvements, including whole house and ceiling fans, demand water heaters, and PV (photovoltaic) solar installations.

We don't do "remodels" except the electrical part. We don't do flooring or tile or unclog sewer lines. We don't fix washers, dryers, stoves or refrigerators. But we do replace toilets, disposals, dishwashers, faucets and water heaters. We run new electrical circuits and upgrade services, install lighting, ceiling fans, bath fans, attic fans and whole house fans. We install sun tubes and run gas lines.

In the past couple of years we have installed half a dozen solar systems and would love to do more. We are registered with the CEC and the California Solar Initiative and can provide documentation for and apply for the rebates. We believe that solar energy and energy conservation in general is a good investment in many ways and we'd like to help you reduce your energy diet.

The Ganesh Fixit Shop still exists as a place to bring stuff to be fixed. Vacuums, lamps, and power tools can usually be repaired. But please no more toasters, blenders or hairdryers which are not made to be repaired. We do reglue and repair chairs and other small furniture. We do minor welding, soldering, and gluing. If anyone can figure out how to get one of those Dyson vacuums apart, we might be able to work on them. We repaired a duck plucking machine once. If parts don't have to be ordered, most things are fixed in a week and usually get done on Saturday morning when the boss is there.

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2008-10-13 10:36:36   I've always seen the ganesh truck mabbing around town handling business! —StevenDaubert

2009-01-17 19:00:41   I brought my vacuum in to be repaired. They did a great job, and it was very inexpensive. —bustercat

2009-05-27 09:26:11   I had an electric motor for an attic fan that had a bad noise. I thought I was going to have to live without it or have to replace the whole system. It was fixed in 1-day for $16. First rate service for a fair price. Go to Ganesh!!! —christiandsouza

2009-11-06 18:25:50   Had an electrical problem at my house. while others were so to respond, the team at Garnesh solved the problem quickly. Great service, excellent skills, and nice people to boot. - Ed Chiosso —ed411