Orem Electrical Company handles electrical repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, and more for homes and businesses across Orem. When you call, a real person answers. That person can scope the job on the phone, walk through what the work involves, and confirm the price before anything is scheduled. Arrives fast. Wires it right. A figure before anything starts.
Whether you are dealing with a tripped breaker that keeps coming back, an outlet that stopped working, or a panel that is running out of room, the process starts the same way.
Call (385) 452-6995 for a quote.
Most homeowners can't tell a minor wiring issue from a serious one, and that uncertainty is exactly where problems tend to grow. A flickering light might be a loose connection at the fixture. It might also be a failing breaker or an arc-fault condition in the wall. A dead outlet on one wall could be a tripped GFCI protecting a circuit you did not know was linked. A burning smell near a switch or a warm outlet cover is a different conversation entirely.
We start with the symptom and work back to the source. That means checking the panel, tracing the circuit, and testing the connections before any repair work begins. Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how the job gets done right. Arc-fault and ground-fault breakers get checked as part of any thorough diagnostic, and grounding and bonding are confirmed where the work touches them.
Common issues we handle include:
Dead outlets usually have a simple cause worth finding.
Some electrical problems cannot wait. A panel that is buzzing and warm, an outlet that sparked and went dead, half a house with no power, or a breaker that will not reset after a storm are all situations that call for prompt attention.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. When you call, describe what you are seeing and we will walk through what it likely means and what the visit will cover. We do not guess at prices over the phone without understanding the job, but we do give you a clear picture of what to expect before anyone comes out.
A breaker panel has a finite amount of capacity, and older homes in Utah County were wired for a fraction of the electrical load a modern household puts on them. If your panel is full, if breakers are doubled up, or if you are adding a major appliance or a new circuit, a panel upgrade is often the right starting point.
We handle breaker panel replacement, 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation, and service-entrance and meter upgrades. A load calculation tells us what the panel needs to carry before any work is quoted. Dedicated appliance circuits for dryers, ranges, refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, and microwaves are part of this work, along with 240-volt outlet installation where a dryer or range needs a new receptacle.
Older Utah County homes are worth a closer look. Aluminum wiring and outdated panels that have not been touched in decades are not uncommon here, and an inspection can tell you exactly what you are working with. No-pressure estimates, priced up front, so you know what the job involves before you commit to anything.
Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Wiring a home right takes the right tools and a careful hand, whether the job is a single outlet swap or a full lighting upgrade across several rooms. We install standard outlets, USB outlets, GFCI outlets, and AFCI outlets. Switch work covers standard replacements and dimmer installations. Ceiling fan installation is part of the same category, including runs where there is no existing wiring in the ceiling.
For lighting, we handle recessed and LED can lights, pendant lights, chandeliers, and under-cabinet lighting. Exterior work includes landscape lighting, security lighting, and motion sensor lights. If a fixture needs a new circuit to support it, that is part of what we scope on the call.
One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Commercial and rental properties have their own electrical demands. Property managers dealing with panel capacity issues, lighting that needs upgrading across multiple units, or safety inspections before a new tenant moves in are all situations we handle regularly.
For businesses, that often means dedicated circuits for equipment, code-compliant wiring for a build-out or renovation, and whole-building surge protection to keep sensitive electronics from taking a hit during a voltage event. Electrical safety inspections give property managers and business owners a documented picture of what the system can handle and what needs attention.
A straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers, because the scope is confirmed before the work starts and the price is settled before anyone is scheduled. When you call, a real person answers. This area has its own wiring habits. The work is matched to them. Everything is left to code.
Orem winters bring sustained cold, heavy snow, and ice storms that can last for days. That combination puts specific demands on a home's electrical system, from the panel capacity needed to run high-draw heating circuits to the wiring required to protect pipes and keep power on when the grid goes down. The services below come up regularly here for exactly those reasons.
A multi-day outage in January is not a minor inconvenience in Utah County. It is a pipe-freeze risk and a heating failure waiting to happen. A properly wired standby generator keeps power moving through the circuits that matter most when the grid goes down.
The electrical side of a generator hookup includes installing a transfer switch at the panel, running the wiring between the generator and the transfer switch, and confirming that the circuits feeding critical loads are correctly assigned. We scope what the hookup involves on the call and confirm the price before scheduling.
Winter in Orem means heating circuits, electric blankets, space heaters, and high-draw appliances all running at the same time. Older panels were not sized for that kind of sustained load. When breakers trip under normal winter use, or when a new heating circuit needs capacity that is not there, a panel upgrade is often the answer.
We handle the full upgrade: replacing the panel, updating the service entrance if needed, and running a load calculation to confirm the new panel is sized for what the home actually draws. Older Orem homes that have not had panel work done in decades are good candidates for an inspection before winter sets in.
Heat tape keeps pipes from freezing in crawl spaces, along exterior walls, and under eaves where ice dams form. The electrical side of that installation matters as much as the tape itself. Heat tape draws a continuous load and needs a dedicated circuit sized for that draw. The outlet serving it needs to be GFCI-protected, correctly placed, and rated for exterior or damp-location use.
We run the dedicated circuit, install the correct outlet, and confirm the wiring meets the requirements for the location. That is the electrical scope of the job, and it is what we quote on the call.
Calling an electrician doesn't have to be stressful, and for bigger projects, understanding what the work involves before the visit makes the whole process easier. Whole-home rewiring comes up when a house still has knob-and-tube wiring, when aluminum wiring remediation is needed, or when a renovation exposes wiring that no longer meets current standards. Utah County's older housing stock still has examples of all three.
Whole-home surge protection installs at the panel and catches voltage spikes before they reach outlets and appliances. EV charger installation means running a dedicated 240-volt circuit and installing a Level 2 outlet or hardwired charger where the vehicle parks. Electrical safety inspections give homeowners and property managers a clear picture of what the system is doing and where attention is needed.
Call now and we'll get the power back where it belongs.
Here's what most people get wrong about their wiring: they assume the price is a mystery until someone is already in the house. It does not work that way when you call us. The price is confirmed on the call, before anything is scheduled, based on what the job actually involves.
What affects the price depends on the work. A single outlet installation is a different scope than a panel upgrade or an EV charger circuit. Ceiling fan installation with existing wiring is a different job than running a new circuit to a room that does not have one. Generator hookup pricing depends on the transfer switch type and how the panel is configured. We ask the right questions on the call so the number you get reflects the actual job.
There are no figures we can give on a page that apply to every situation, and we would rather give you an accurate number on the phone than a range that means nothing. The rate is confirmed before we schedule. Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer.
Electrical work is carried out across Orem and throughout Utah County. That includes Provo, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Springville, Spanish Fork, Mapleton, and Payson. If your address is in the area and you are not sure whether it falls within the service range, ask on the call.
When you call, a real person answers and walks through the job with you on the phone. We ask about the symptom, the location, and what you have already noticed so we can scope the work before anyone is scheduled. The price is confirmed on the call, not after we arrive.
Clear access to the main panel and to the area where the work is happening makes the visit go faster. If the job involves outlets or switches inside cabinets or behind furniture, moving those items ahead of time helps. We will let you know on the call if there is anything specific to prepare for your job.
Start by checking the main breaker at the panel and any GFCI outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, or garages, since a tripped GFCI can kill an entire circuit. If the main breaker has not tripped and resetting GFCIs does not restore power, the issue may be at the service entrance or inside the panel itself.
Call (385) 452-6995 and describe what you are seeing so we can help you figure out the next step.
Flickering lights, breakers that trip under normal load, outlets that feel warm to the touch, a burning smell near a receptacle or the panel, and sparking when plugging something in are all signs that a diagnostic visit is worth scheduling promptly. Any single one of those conditions can indicate something minor or something that needs immediate attention. The only way to know which is to have the circuit traced.
A breaker that trips repeatedly is doing its job by responding to a condition on the circuit. Resetting it without finding the cause means the condition is still there. We trace the circuit to find whether the issue is an overload, a wiring fault, or a failing breaker before recommending any fix.
The price we give on the call is based on what you describe, and we confirm the scope before scheduling. If the job turns out to involve something that was not visible or known at the time of the call, we talk through the updated scope and price before any additional work continues. Nothing moves forward without your agreement on the cost.
A straightforward repair visit, like tracing a dead outlet or replacing a breaker, usually takes one to two hours. Larger jobs like panel replacements or whole-home rewiring take significantly longer and are scoped in detail on the call so you know what to expect before the visit. We give you a realistic time estimate when we confirm the appointment.
Most electrical work requires turning off the circuit being worked on, and some jobs require shutting off the main breaker for part of the visit. We tell you on the call which applies to your job so you can plan around it. For longer jobs, we work in stages where possible to minimize the time the whole house is without power.
Lead times depend on the type of work and current scheduling. Repairs and smaller jobs can often be scheduled within a day or two. Larger projects like panel upgrades or rewiring may require a few days of lead time to coordinate properly.
Call (385) 452-6995 and ask what the current schedule allows.
Electrical repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, EV chargers, generators, and everything in between. It all starts with a call. Orem Electrical Company is available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. The rate is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and the scope is explained before any work begins.
Call (385) 452-6995 to get a quote.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle across Orem and Utah County. Each row covers what the work involves, who it fits best, and one practical note worth knowing before you call. If a job spans more than one category, we scope it together on the phone so nothing gets missed.
| Service | What's Included | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well-Pump Circuits |
| Rural and semi-rural properties in Utah County that rely on a well for water supply | A well pump runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit. Sizing it correctly for the pump's motor load is part of the installation. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners updating interior lighting or adding exterior security and landscape fixtures | Outdoor fixtures need weatherproof boxes and GFCI protection at the source, not just a standard interior setup. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Rooms swapping a light fixture for a fan, or adding a fan where no wiring currently exists | A standard light-fixture box is not rated for the weight and movement of a ceiling fan. The box upgrade is part of the job. |
| Wiring & Rewiring |
| Older Orem homes with knob-and-tube or aluminum branch-circuit wiring, or major renovation projects | Aluminum branch-circuit wiring creates risk primarily at connections where it meets devices rated for copper only. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Buyers, sellers, landlords, and owners of older homes who want a clear picture of the electrical system | An inspection covers what is visible and accessible. We report conditions and explain what each one means before recommending any work. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Homeowners adding or replacing a major appliance that requires its own circuit | Planning the circuit before the appliance arrives avoids delays and additional visits once delivery is scheduled. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Homeowners upgrading protection in kitchens, baths, garages, and outdoor locations | GFCI protection is a code requirement in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and all exterior locations, not just a nice-to-have. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Homes with electronics, appliances, or EV chargers that are vulnerable to voltage spikes from lightning or grid events | Utah County summer lightning and winter ice storms can send surges through the line. A power strip does not intercept them at the source. |
| Heat Tape Installation |
| Utah County homes dealing with roof edge ice dams or frozen pipes during freeze-thaw cycles | Heat tape draws a continuous load and must run on its own dedicated circuit. Sharing a circuit with other devices is not a safe setup. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| Properties where a breaker trips repeatedly or a fuse panel is still in service | A breaker that trips repeatedly is flagging a condition worth investigating, not just a nuisance to reset. |
| Backup Generator Installation |
| Orem homeowners who want power during winter ice storms and wind events | We handle the electrical side: the transfer switch, the circuit, and the wiring. The generator unit is a separate product choice. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| Homes adding an EV charger, heat tape circuits, or major appliances that push a 100-amp panel past its limit | Older Orem homes are often still on 100-amp service, which was sized for a fraction of the load that modern appliances, EV chargers, and heat tape circuits now demand. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Homeowners dealing with flickering lights, dead outlets, or tripping breakers | A warm outlet or a burning smell calls for immediate attention, not a wait-and-see approach. |
| Garage & Block-Heater Circuits |
| Utah County homeowners who need reliable power for block heaters and garage equipment through winter | Block-heater outlets need to be on a circuit sized for continuous overnight draw, not shared with general garage outlets. |
| Snow-Melt System Wiring |
| Orem properties with driveways, walkways, or entry areas where ice accumulation is a recurring winter problem | Snow-melt systems draw a substantial continuous load. The circuit has to be sized for that draw before the system is connected. |
Call (385) 452-6995 between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM any day of the week and we will go through your job with you, confirm the scope, and give you a price before anything is scheduled.
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