Something stopped working
Dead outlets, a partial outage, flickering lights, a breaker that keeps tripping
Repair and troubleshooting
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What type of electrical help do you need?
Start with what you see or what you plan to add. We confirm the final scope after inspecting the circuit, wiring, panel, and equipment involved.
Possible safety concern
A warm or discolored outlet, a burning odor, sparks
Warning signsYou need more capacity
Adding an EV charger, generator, heat pump, or another large load
Panel and load planningYou are planning a project
New lighting, outlets, switches, ceiling fans, surge protection, detectors, or wiring
Our electrical servicesFor fire or smoke, leave the home and call 911.
Warning signs your home may need an electrician
Similar symptoms can come from different causes. Note what happened, where it happened, and what changed before it started. That helps us find the cause faster.
Repeated breaker trips
Note which breaker trips, what was running, and whether it happens again.
Flickering or dimming lights
Record whether it affects one fixture, one room, or several areas of the home.
Dead or unreliable outlets
Note which outlets, switches, or rooms are affected.
Warm outlets, burning odor, discoloration, or sparks
Stop using the affected outlet or appliance and request an inspection. If you see smoke or fire, or believe there is immediate danger, leave the home and call 911. Do not touch affected equipment.
From first call to finished electrical work
Here is how a typical electrical project with Product Air Heating, Cooling, and Electric works.
Tell us what you need.
Share the problem or the equipment you plan to add, your location, and any photos that help.
We inspect the system.
We review the affected equipment, wiring, panel, and relevant load.
You review the options in writing.
We separate recommended, required, and optional work.
We plan permits and scheduling.
We identify the permits, inspections, and utility steps your project needs.
We complete the approved work.
We carry out the agreed repair, installation, wiring, or panel scope.
We test and close out.
We test the work and complete the required inspection steps.
Repair and troubleshooting
Choose this when an existing circuit, outlet, switch, light, detector, panel component, or connected device is not working as expected.
- Document the symptoms and affected areas
- Inspect the relevant circuit and connections
- Identify damaged, failed, or unsafe components
- Explain the proposed repair and how we will test it
Upgrade or new installation
Choose this when you are adding equipment, changing wiring, improving protection, or planning work that adds load to your electrical system.
- Define the new equipment and how you will use it
- Review available capacity and the condition of the panel
- Determine the circuit, wiring, and access needs
- Identify the permit, inspection, and utility steps
- Existing system. Panel condition, connected loads, available breaker spaces, wiring, and utility service.
- Load assessment. Compare the planned load with your existing demand and the condition of the system.
- Written project path. Existing capacity, a new circuit, load management, panel work, or utility coordination, depending on what the assessment finds.
Existing capacity may be enough
- The assessment confirms available capacity
- The new equipment can be served safely
- The written scope names the circuit and protection required
Additional work may be needed
- Available capacity is not enough
- The panel or wiring condition affects the project
- The project needs a service upgrade, permit, or inspection
If the panel is damaged, full, or cannot support the new load, panel replacement or upgrade is one of the options we price in writing.
Seattle City Light explains that a load study reviews the nameplate capacity of your existing equipment, the equipment you want to add, and other details of your property. If capacity is not enough, the electrical service may need an upgrade. Seattle City Light: capacity, load and electrical service
Electrical permits and inspections in Seattle
Seattle requires an electrical permit any time wiring is installed, altered, extended, or connected to electrical equipment. Most low-voltage systems in single-family homes are exempt, except security alarm systems.
Most permits require three inspections: cover, service, and final. A project with a feeder to a subpanel also needs feeder inspections. In Seattle, the contractor schedules each inspection, and a professional applying for a permit needs a Washington State electrical contractor’s license and a Seattle business license.
Your written estimate states who applies for the permit, who schedules inspections, and who pays the related fees.
New or upgraded electrical service
If your project needs a new or upgraded electrical service, the application goes through Seattle City Light. City Light handles upgrades on the grid side. The service installation on your property, including its permits and inspections, is the customer’s responsibility, and City Light requires payment before it completes the connection.
What your electrical estimate includes
- The confirmed problem or project goal
- Recommended scope and options
- Required versus optional work
- Equipment and material assumptions
- Access and existing-condition limits
- Permit and inspection responsibility
- Utility coordination, if needed
- Exclusions and conditions for changes
The price depends on the confirmed scope, existing conditions, access, materials, equipment, and permit fees.
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- Energy Skilled — training recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy
- Seattle office: 6850 35th Ave NE, Suite 9, Seattle, WA 98115
- Phone: (833) 472-3639
Eli (HVAC) and Aaron (Electrician) were clear with everything that needed to happen, and were quick with the work. Every HVAC and Electrical job...
Jesse Rose
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Geo Morris
I had a junction box that needed to be moved for an appliance install. Kevon from the electrical team arrived right on time and did a quick, professional install.
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REAL PROJECTS. DIFFERENT HOMES. DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS.
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Restoring Power After Mast Damage
The damaged electrical mast was repaired and reset, feeder wires were reconnected, and electrical service was restored to the home.
Project type: Emergency electrical repair
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A New Panel with Surge Protection
An older Murray panel was replaced with an Eaton panel and whole-home surge protection. This project was a panel replacement, not an upgrade to 200 amps.
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Restoring a Kitchen Circuit
Two failed GFCI outlets were replaced with new Leviton receptacles, restoring the kitchen circuit.
Project type: GFCI outlet repair
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Seattle electrical service questions
Do I need an electrical permit in Seattle?
Usually yes. Seattle requires an electrical permit any time wiring is installed, altered, extended, or connected to electrical equipment. Most low-voltage systems in single-family homes are exempt, except security alarm systems. We confirm the permit scope in your estimate.
Who handles the permit and inspections?
In Seattle, a licensed contractor applies for the permit and schedules each inspection. Most permits require three inspections: cover, service, and final. Your written estimate states who applies for the permit, who schedules inspections, and who pays the fees.
Do I need a panel upgrade before installing an EV charger?
Not always. We review your existing load, available capacity, the charger’s requirements, the wiring, and the condition of the panel. Then we recommend a new circuit, load management, panel work, or a service upgrade, whichever your home needs.
What are common signs that my panel or wiring needs attention?
Repeated breaker trips, flickering lights, dead outlets, warm or discolored outlets, burning odors, damaged wiring, and not enough capacity for new equipment. If you see smoke or fire, leave the home and call 911.
What electrical services do you offer in Seattle?
Electrical repair and troubleshooting, panel upgrades and replacements, wiring and rewiring, outlets and switches, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, EV chargers, surge protection, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, home electrical inspections, and backup generator installation and repair.
How is the price of electrical work determined?
The price depends on the scope, existing conditions, access, materials, equipment, and permit fees. We explain the scope and price before the work starts.
What should I do if I see sparks, smoke, or fire?
Do not touch the affected equipment or try to repair it yourself. If you see fire or smoke, or believe there is immediate danger, leave the home and call 911.
How long will my electrical project take?
It depends on the problem, the scope, material availability, permits, inspections, and utility coordination. We give you a project-specific schedule after the inspection.