Electrical Repair and Installation Services
Electrical problems can affect lighting, appliances, heating and cooling equipment, communications, security, business operations, and the safe use of a property. HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys provides electrical services throughout Portland Metro for homes, rental properties, commercial facilities, remodels, additions, and new construction.
Our electricians diagnose and repair electrical problems, replace damaged or outdated components, install new equipment, add circuits, upgrade electrical systems, and complete qualifying project work.
Customers can call or submit a service request online 24/7. Appointment timing depends on the location, urgency, project scope, equipment, permitting requirements, current schedule, and information provided with the request. We explain the findings, practical options, and applicable pricing before approved work begins.
Electrical Services We Provide
Electrical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Electrical symptoms may come from the device itself, a loose connection, damaged wiring, an overloaded circuit, a failed breaker, an upstream power problem, improper installation, or multiple interacting issues.
We diagnose electrical problems such as:
- outlets or lights that stop working;
- recurring breaker trips;
- flickering or dimming lights;
- buzzing electrical components;
- intermittent power;
- warm switches or outlets;
- damaged wiring;
- equipment that loses power;
- partial power loss;
- unusual electrical behavior.
The goal is to identify the source of the problem rather than replace unrelated parts.
Electrical Repairs
We repair electrical wiring, connections, outlets, switches, lighting circuits, breakers, panels, controls, dedicated circuits, and other qualifying electrical components.
The appropriate repair depends on the condition of the system, cause of the failure, electrical load, access, code requirements, and whether surrounding components remain suitable for continued service.
Outlets, Switches, GFCI, and AFCI Protection
We repair, replace, and install standard outlets, switches, dimmers, USB outlets, GFCI receptacles, AFCI protection, weather-resistant exterior outlets, and other qualifying devices.
Service may be needed when an outlet is loose, damaged, discolored, not grounded, no longer holds a plug, repeatedly loses power, or is not appropriate for its location or intended use.
Electrical Panels and Circuit Breakers
The electrical panel distributes power throughout the property and protects individual circuits. Panel or breaker problems may cause repeated trips, loss of power, overheating, noise, damaged components, limited electrical capacity, or difficulty supporting new equipment.
We provide:
- panel diagnostics;
- circuit breaker repair and replacement;
- electrical panel repair;
- panel replacement;
- subpanel installation;
- service upgrades;
- circuit identification;
- load evaluation;
- corrections associated with qualifying panel work.
A panel should not be replaced solely because of one tripped breaker. The condition, capacity, equipment requirements, wiring, load, and code considerations should be evaluated first.
Electrical Service Upgrades
An electrical service upgrade may be needed when a property is adding major equipment, EV charging, electric heating, air conditioning, a heat pump, a generator, solar, an addition, or other significant electrical loads.
Planning may involve utility coordination, panel capacity, service size, grounding, bonding, meter equipment, available fault current, permitting, inspections, and the requirements of the connected equipment.
Dedicated Circuits
We install dedicated circuits for equipment that requires an appropriate independent electrical supply. This may include HVAC equipment, water heaters, kitchen equipment, laundry appliances, pumps, workshops, commercial equipment, EV chargers, and other fixed loads.
The circuit size and configuration must match the equipment, manufacturer requirements, route, panel capacity, and applicable electrical requirements.
Lighting and Light Fixture Installation
We repair and install indoor, outdoor, residential, commercial, decorative, task, security, and landscape lighting.
Lighting services may include:
- ceiling and wall fixtures;
- recessed lighting;
- under-cabinet lighting;
- exterior lighting;
- security and motion lighting;
- dimmers and controls;
- lighting upgrades;
- replacement of damaged fixtures;
- new lighting circuits;
- troubleshooting flickering or nonworking lights.
Fixture selection and installation should account for location, moisture exposure, mounting, electrical rating, controls, and available wiring.
Ceiling Fan Installation
We install and replace ceiling fans, fan-rated boxes, controls, and related wiring. Before installation, the mounting support, ceiling height, wiring, control method, fan location, and existing electrical box should be checked.
EV Charger Installation
We install residential and commercial EV charging equipment, including qualifying Level 2 charging systems.
EV charger planning includes charger requirements, panel capacity, service load, circuit size, wire route, mounting location, equipment compatibility, permitting, and inspection requirements. A load calculation or electrical upgrade may be necessary before installation.
Electrical Wiring and Rewiring
We provide wiring repair, circuit additions, partial rewiring, and whole-property rewiring for qualifying projects.
Rewiring may be appropriate when a property has damaged conductors, outdated wiring, unsafe modifications, insufficient circuits, recurring failures, major remodeling, or an electrical system that no longer supports current use.
The scope depends on the existing wiring, property construction, access, occupied areas, panel capacity, restoration requirements, permits, and project goals.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
We install and replace qualifying smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and interconnected detection equipment. Placement, power source, interconnection, equipment type, and applicable building requirements should be reviewed for the specific property.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
Surge protection can help reduce exposure of connected equipment to certain electrical surges. We install qualifying whole-home surge protective devices and evaluate panel compatibility, grounding, bonding, and installation requirements.
No surge protection system can eliminate every possible source of electrical damage, but properly selected protection can be one part of a broader electrical safety plan.
Generator Installation and Connections
We install qualifying standby and portable-generator connection equipment, transfer equipment, dedicated circuits, and related electrical components.
Generator projects require planning for electrical load, equipment type, transfer method, placement, fuel source, ventilation, clearances, permits, inspections, and manufacturer requirements.
Solar Installation and Electrical Integration
We provide qualifying solar electrical work, installation, upgrades, and system integration. Project requirements may include array design coordination, inverter equipment, disconnects, panel capacity, utility requirements, permitting, inspections, monitoring, and connection to the property’s electrical system.
The final scope depends on the selected equipment, site conditions, roof or mounting plan, electrical service, energy goals, and utility requirements.
Low-Voltage Wiring
We provide qualifying low-voltage wiring for communications, controls, networking, doorbells, thermostats, security, audio, and related systems.
Low-voltage work should be planned around equipment requirements, cable type, routing, interference, accessibility, and the intended use of the system.
Electrical Work for HVAC Equipment
Because HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys provides both electrical and heating and cooling services, we can evaluate qualifying electrical work associated with furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, thermostats, air handlers, disconnects, dedicated circuits, service upgrades, and equipment replacements.
The electrical scope must match the selected HVAC equipment, manufacturer requirements, permits, and available electrical capacity.
Residential Electrical Services
We provide residential electrical repair and installation for existing homes, condominiums, townhomes, rental properties, additions, remodels, and qualifying new construction.
Residential projects may involve an urgent repair, planned lighting, a panel upgrade, added circuits, EV charging, generator equipment, rewiring, solar, or electrical preparation for new HVAC and plumbing equipment.
Commercial Electrical Services
Commercial electrical problems can interrupt lighting, communications, refrigeration, HVAC equipment, tenant operations, customer areas, kitchens, workshops, and critical business systems.
We provide qualifying commercial diagnostics, repairs, replacements, installations, upgrades, maintenance, tenant improvements, and new electrical work. Scheduling depends on the building, operating requirements, access, equipment, permits, urgency, and project scope.
Remodels and New Construction
We provide electrical work for remodels, additions, tenant improvements, equipment changes, property upgrades, and qualifying new-construction projects.
Project planning may include:
- service and panel capacity;
- circuits and load calculations;
- device and lighting locations;
- equipment requirements;
- wiring routes;
- EV charging;
- generators;
- solar;
- low-voltage systems;
- HVAC and plumbing connections;
- permits and inspections;
- coordination with other trades.
Final design and scope should be based on the plans, actual site conditions, equipment, expected use, and applicable requirements.
Emergency Electrical Requests
Call first for urgent electrical conditions such as repeated breaker trips affecting essential equipment, partial loss of power, sparking, overheating, damaged electrical components, burning odors, or equipment that cannot be used safely.
Emergency and same-day availability depends on the location, type of issue, safe access, current schedule, utility involvement, required equipment, and permitting requirements.
Do not continue using equipment or electrical components that are actively sparking, smoking, or overheating.
Repair, Upgrade, or Replacement?
Repair may be practical when the failure is isolated and the surrounding wiring, panel, circuit, and connected equipment remain suitable for continued service.
An upgrade or replacement may be appropriate when the system has insufficient capacity, repeated failures, damaged components, outdated equipment, unsafe modifications, major remodeling, or new loads that cannot be supported reliably.
We base the recommendation on testing, system condition, load, access, equipment requirements, permits, and expected long-term use.
How Our Electrical Service Works
1. Describe the electrical issue or project
Provide the property address, ZIP code, symptoms, affected rooms or equipment, urgency, and any photos or equipment information available.
2. We review the request
Our team confirms current scheduling options and whether additional information, utility coordination, plans, or equipment specifications are needed.
3. The electrician evaluates the system
The visit or project review focuses on the source of the problem, electrical capacity, affected components, access, and applicable requirements.
4. Review the available options
We explain the findings, proposed scope, and applicable pricing before approved work begins.
5. Complete and test the work
After authorized work is completed, the affected circuits or equipment are tested according to the project scope.
Electrical Service Across Portland Metro
HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys provides electrical service across Portland and nearby Portland Metro communities, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Oregon City, West Linn, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Sherwood, Troutdale, Forest Grove, and surrounding areas.
Availability depends on the property location, type of electrical work, technician schedule, utility requirements, permitting, and project details.
Why Choose HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys?
Customers can use one local company for electrical work, plumbing, heating and cooling, and major appliance repair.
Our company has completed more than 35,000 repair, maintenance, and installation jobs across its service categories. We focus on practical testing, clear recommendations, and approval before chargeable work begins.
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Electrical FAQ
Do you provide emergency electrical service?
We accept electrical requests 24/7. Call first for sparking, overheating, recurring breaker trips, partial power loss, damaged electrical components, or other urgent conditions. Appointment availability depends on the location, issue, current schedule, and whether utility involvement is required.
Do you replace electrical panels?
Yes. We diagnose, repair, replace, and upgrade qualifying electrical panels and subpanels. The recommendation depends on panel condition, capacity, connected loads, equipment, wiring, and permit requirements.
Can you install an EV charger?
Yes. We install qualifying residential and commercial EV charging equipment. The project may require load evaluation, a dedicated circuit, panel work, service upgrades, permits, and inspection.
Do you install generators?
Yes. We install qualifying generator connection equipment, transfer equipment, circuits, and related electrical components. The scope depends on the generator type, load, fuel source, placement, and permit requirements.
Do you provide electrical rewiring?
Yes. We provide wiring repair, circuit additions, partial rewiring, and qualifying whole-property rewiring. The scope depends on the existing system, access, property construction, and project requirements.
Can you install new outlets and lighting?
Yes. We install and replace outlets, switches, GFCI and AFCI protection, light fixtures, recessed lighting, exterior lighting, controls, and qualifying new circuits.
Do you provide solar installation?
Yes. We provide qualifying solar installation and electrical integration. The final scope depends on the equipment, site, utility requirements, electrical service, permitting, and inspection requirements.
Do you work on commercial electrical systems?
Yes. We provide qualifying commercial electrical diagnostics, repairs, installations, replacements, upgrades, maintenance, and project work.
Do you handle electrical permits?
We review permitting and inspection requirements for the specific scope. When permits or inspections are required, the applicable process and project responsibilities are explained before work begins.
How do I request electrical service?
Call or submit the online service form with the property address, ZIP code, symptoms or project goal, affected equipment, urgency, and any useful photos. We will confirm current availability and the next step.
