Why hire a licensed electrician?
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Unlike most home repairs, when it comes to electrical wiring and circuits, you need someone that’s licensed and knows the local codes and regulations to keep your house safe. Touching the electrical panel can be a hazard if you don’t know what you’re doing, as it increases your risk of a short circuit that can cause a fire if wires are not connected correctly.
Electrical problems are often hard to troubleshoot because the source of the problem is not usually easy to see. Most wiring is behind walls and only a professional with years of experience can quickly identify commonly faced issues. A professional electrician should immediately check any noises from lights, outlets, and switches, such as buzzing and humming. Our electrical contractors are equipped with all the tools to identify the source of what’s causing the noises and adjust whatever is necessary to return everything to its normal operations. |
The average LED light bulb can last anywhere from ten to twenty years before it has to be replaced
What is included in electrical service?
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Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairs
For most older homes, especially if many modern appliances are being used, the circuit tends to be overloaded, and that’s when you start seeing problems. We can test your panel and all of your wiring for ground faults and short circuits that might trip the breaker or cause humming noises. New construction electrical set-up Our contractors can wire your entire property if it’s a new construction home or help with your addition or mother-in-law unit to ensure it’s up to code and fully functional. For all additional dwelling units, we will work within the city's permit laws an make sure to bring the new structure up to code. |
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Tesla chargers and other Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
Most electric car charging stations require a dedicated two-hundred-and-forty-volt outlet that can run anywhere from thirty or so amps up to fifty amps. Depending on which car you have, we can install the appropriate indoor or outdoor charger in the location of your choice. Electrical panel upgrade and installation If your panel is outdated or it needs to be replaced with one of higher output, our electrical contractors have experience of doing a complete re-wiring of the system and making sure that you are adequately covered for all current and future upgrades. Current code requires all new panels to be GFCI protected. |
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Backup home generator
Install, inspect and maintain a home generator that’s hooked up to your electrical panel is a backup source of energy in case of an outage. Home generators are now smaller and relatively inexpensive than they used to be and perfect for those living in an area with constant electrical outages. They can be hidden and tucked away in the back of a building on your property. Whole house surge protection We can install surge protection for your entire house to ensure that any inconsistencies in the power grid do not lead to the failure of your electrical system. |
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Outlet installation and repair
We can install new outlets to bring power closer to where you want it or replace damaged or faulty outlets. We recommend all wet locations like bathrooms and kitchens have additional safety precautions via a GFCI outlet. We can also match the outlet and cover with the color preference of your choice. Lighting fixture installation and repair We can install and replace existing bathroom and kitchen light fixtures and chandeliers, recessed lighting, and track lights/spotlights found in older homes. This applies to all indoor and outdoor light fixture products. |
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Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
As these are required by fire code to be correctly maintained and functioning correctly, we can test, repair, or replace any faulty units. Newer higher tech devices like Nest Protect offer the user the ability to be remotely notified of any change in carbon monoxide or smoke from their phone via Wi-Fi. Exhaust fan installations We install bathroom exhaust ceiling fans to get rid of the moisture, especially in areas that have a bath or shower. Newer units can have motion sensors as well as humidity sensors. We can also install and upgrade an existing kitchen hood fan with outside exhaust venting. |
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Security light installation
We can install motion-activated lights with sensors for an added layer of security around your property. We also use light-sensitive photocells for sunset to sunrise lights, so you don’t have to worry about programming when the lights come on and off during the day. Pool and hot tub wiring Depending on the location of your hot tub and how far it is from the electrical panel, a significant amount of work is required to re-wire the outlet that needs to be close to your deck or backyard. This service also applies to having a boat or RV on the property that needs to trickle charge throughout the day while you winterize it. |
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High Tech Upgrades
We can hook up your Ring doorbell, Nest security camera, smart thermostats, smart lights, Wi-Fi garage door opener, and other Apple, Google, or Alexa enabled devices for your high-tech home hub. Whole-home inspections Our certified electricians can inspect your entire circuit and add up a load of all your appliances and lights, as well as add some extra for a margin of error. Our comprehensive report will inform whether or not you need an electrical panel upgrade and any faults with any existing wiring or outlets. |
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Ceiling fan installation and repair
You picked out your favorite ceiling fan, and now it’s time to install it and get it functioning correctly. We have installed dozens of new ceiling fans, and we can also help repair older ones, whether it's hardwired into the wall, or it has a remote control. Electrical panel upgrade and installation If your panel is outdated or it needs to be replaced with one of higher output, our electrical contractors have experience of doing a complete re-wiring of the system and making sure that you are adequately covered for all current and future upgrades. |
What is a fair price for an electrician?
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Most electrician services range anywhere from fifty dollars to over one hundred dollars per hour, depending on the job size and complexity. Depending on how old the house is and what electrical permits will be needed, the project could take extra time to bring everything to the current code. Most local electricians average between one hundred and fifty dollars and five hundred dollars for typical electrical installations and troubleshooting. These price ranges only apply to residential electrician jobs as the commercial space differs.
Let us know how we can help with all of your electrical needs! We have years of experience working on residential jobs in the greater Seattle area and can take on any big or small job! |
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What is standard electrical service in a home?
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Most modern homes have an electrical service between one hundred and two hundred amps. The amps are measured by home much electricity can flow through the wiring out to the outlets. This measurement is necessary to identify the total load for your home and how much electricity it requires to power all appliances and lights fully. Large appliances like stoves, dryers, air compressors, furnaces, heat pumps and A/C units need to be taken into account when calculating the maximum load on the panel. With electric cars becoming more popular, having an electric vehicle supply equipment is also something that needs to be considered!
You can give us a call today for a comprehensive quote of all the electrical services that are needed for your home! |
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