California Electric Supply

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California Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor that sells lighting, wiring, and related electrical products to contractors, businesses, and homeowners across California.

Irving, Texas, United States
cessm.portalced.com
Owned by Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.

About California Electric Supply

California Electric Supply is a California‑based chain of electrical supply houses that provides a full range of products for industrial, commercial, and residential projects, including conduit, wire, breakers, panels, lighting, controls, tools, and safety gear. Many of its branches, including the Santa Maria location referenced on your statement, operate as profit centers within the Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) network and use CED’s online ordering platform.([mapquest.com](https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/california-electric-supply-426390174?utm_source=openai))

A charge with a descriptor like “7826 CES SANTA MARIA” typically comes from the California Electric Supply store #7826 at 715 S Blosser Rd in Santa Maria, California, and would relate to the purchase of electrical materials or equipment. These are usually one‑time charges tied to a specific invoice (often labeled with numbers like 7826‑10xxxxx on purchase documents) for jobs such as lighting upgrades, panel replacements, wiring, or other electrical work. Contractors may bill materials through this account on behalf of end customers, so the cardholder might see the distributor name rather than the electrician’s business name.([smvca.org](https://smvca.org/business-directory/wpbdp_category/electrical-wholesale-supply-houses/?utm_source=openai))

To verify or resolve questions about this charge, the best steps are to locate any recent invoices, estimates, or emails from your electrician or from California Electric Supply that match the transaction date and amount; many branches also offer online portals where customers can retrieve order history and invoice copies. You can contact the Santa Maria branch directly using the phone number on their portal page, or reach out through the California Electric Supply / CED customer service details shown on your invoice or email confirmations. If you still don’t recognize the charge, ask the branch to look it up by the last four digits of your card, transaction date, and amount; if they cannot locate it, you should then dispute the transaction with your card issuer.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to California Electric Supply.

  1. 38383 CHK PURCHASE (PC) / 38383 CHK PURCHASE (PC) 7826 CES SANTA MARIA

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “7826 CES SANTA MARIA” instead of the name of my electrician or contractor?

California Electric Supply is a wholesale distributor; many electricians and contractors buy materials there and charge them to your job. The card transaction is processed under the distributor’s profit center name and number (in this case, store 7826 in Santa Maria), so your statement may show “7826 CES SANTA MARIA” even though you dealt directly with an electrical contractor.

What types of purchases typically generate a charge from California Electric Supply in Santa Maria?

Common charges include purchases of wire, conduit, breakers, panels, lighting fixtures, controls, and other electrical materials for construction, remodels, service upgrades, or repair work. These are usually one‑time purchases tied to a specific invoice number rather than subscriptions or recurring fees.

How can I match this California Electric Supply charge to an invoice or job?

Check any invoices or estimates you received from your electrician or from California Electric Supply around the transaction date. Look for line items indicating materials supplied by “California Electric Supply” or “CES” and invoice numbers that may resemble the numbers in your card descriptor (for example, 7826‑10xxxxx). If needed, call the Santa Maria branch and ask them to search by invoice date, amount, and the last four digits of your card.

Does California Electric Supply place temporary authorization holds on cards?

Most purchases are processed as standard sales, but like other merchants they may place a small temporary authorization when a card is first run to verify available funds. These holds can appear as pending charges and then drop off or be replaced by the final transaction once the invoice is closed and batched by the branch.

Can I return materials or get a refund for a California Electric Supply purchase?

Returns and refunds are generally handled at the branch level. Contact the Santa Maria store shown in your descriptor, provide your invoice number, and ask about their return policy. In most cases, unopened standard‑stock items can be returned within a set time frame, while special‑order or cut‑to‑length products may be non‑returnable or subject to restocking fees.

How do I get a copy of an invoice for a California Electric Supply charge on my card?

You can request an invoice copy by calling or emailing the California Electric Supply branch that processed the order—here, the Santa Maria location. Have your transaction date, approximate amount, and last four digits of your card ready. Many CED/CES branches also provide web portals (such as cessm.portalced.com) where trade customers can log in to view past orders and download invoice PDFs.

Is there any kind of subscription or recurring billing associated with California Electric Supply?

California Electric Supply does not typically offer consumer subscriptions; recurring activity would more likely be from a trade account where a contractor makes frequent material purchases. If you see multiple charges, review your project invoices and speak with your contractor or the branch to confirm whether each charge corresponds to a separate order.

How can I contact California Electric Supply or escalate a billing dispute?

Start by contacting the Santa Maria branch using the phone number or email listed on your invoice or on their portal at cessm.portalced.com, and ask them to research the transaction. If the branch confirms the charge is valid but you still have concerns about authorization or amount, follow up with your bank or card issuer to initiate a dispute; if the branch cannot locate the transaction at all, notify your bank immediately as it may be unauthorized.

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