Calling an electrician doesn't have to be stressful, and with Orem Electrical Company, it isn't. Whether you're dealing with a dead outlet, planning a panel upgrade, or adding circuits for new equipment, the process starts with a straightforward phone call. You describe what's happening, and you get a clear picture of what the visit covers before anything is scheduled. That's what clear communication from the first call to the final test looks like in practice. One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Most homeowners can't tell a minor wiring issue from a serious one, and that gap is exactly where a diagnostic visit earns its place. Dead outlets, flickering lights, a breaker that keeps tripping, a burning smell near a receptacle, a sparking outlet, or partial power loss in one part of the house: each of these has a specific cause, and finding it takes more than swapping a breaker and hoping.
When we come out for a repair call, the visit covers a full look at the symptom and the circuit feeding it. That includes checking GFCI and AFCI protection where it applies, tracing the fault back to its source, and confirming that the fix holds before we leave. You get the price before anything starts. Dead outlets usually have a simple cause worth finding.
Here's what most people get wrong about their wiring: a panel that looks intact is not always a panel that's working correctly. Breakers that trip under normal load, a panel that runs warm to the touch, visible scorching near the main lugs, or a service entrance that can't carry what the house now draws are all signs that the panel deserves a closer look.
We handle panel replacements, service upgrades, and subpanel installations for both residential and commercial properties across Utah County. A load calculation tells us what the service entrance needs to carry, and that number drives the scope of the upgrade. For commercial clients adding equipment or expanding a space, a panel that was sized for a smaller operation may not be the right fit anymore.
The cost of a panel upgrade depends on the current service size, the new capacity needed, and whether the meter base or service entrance conductors need work at the same time. You get that figure on the call, not after the work is done. Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Wiring a home right takes the right tools and a careful hand, and older homes in Orem present some specific challenges. Utah County's housing stock includes neighborhoods built in the mid-twentieth century, and those homes often still carry knob-and-tube wiring or aluminum branch circuits. Neither is automatically unsafe, but both call for a careful assessment before adding load or making changes.
Knob-and-tube replacement involves running new circuits through finished walls, coordinating the cutover, and confirming that every new run meets current code. Aluminum wiring remediation typically means addressing the connections at outlets, switches, and fixtures where aluminum-to-device contact creates the real risk. Whole-home rewiring covers all of it, from the panel to the last device on every circuit.
This area has its own wiring habits. The work is matched to them. Everything is left to code.
Outlet work covers more than swapping a dead receptacle. GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations, and older homes often lack it in all the places code now requires. AFCI protection applies to bedroom circuits and, in newer construction, to most living spaces. We install, replace, and test both types, and we confirm the protection is actually functioning before the visit closes.
A light switch that sparks, a dimmer that buzzes, or a three-way setup that behaves unpredictably are all straightforward repairs. Dimmer switch installation requires matching the dimmer to the fixture type, particularly with LED loads, where an incompatible dimmer causes flicker or hum even when the wiring is correct.
A dryer, an electric range, a chest freezer, or a large workshop tool each draws more current than a standard circuit is rated to carry. A dedicated 240-volt circuit sized to the appliance keeps the load off shared circuits and keeps breakers from tripping under normal use. We run the circuit, install the outlet, and confirm the breaker size matches the load. Call now and we'll get the power back where it belongs.
Recessed lighting installs involve more than cutting holes in drywall. The circuit needs to carry the fixture count, the layout has to clear insulation and framing, and the fixtures need to be rated for the installation type. We handle recessed and can light installation, pendant and chandelier wiring, and LED retrofits where existing cans are being converted to current fixtures.
Outdoor wiring runs require weatherproof boxes, correct conduit or direct-burial cable, and circuits that are GFCI-protected at the source. Security lights, soffit fixtures, and landscape lighting all follow the same rules, and we confirm the installation meets those requirements before finishing.
Ceiling fan installation requires a fan-rated box in the ceiling, correct wiring for the speed and light controls, and a secure mount that handles the dynamic load of a spinning motor. We install, rewire, and replace ceiling fans in any room, including installations where no ceiling box currently exists.
Utah County has seen consistent growth in electric vehicle ownership, and Orem's newer neighborhoods, with attached garages and modern panels, are well suited for Level 2 home charging. A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and the panel needs enough available capacity to support it without overloading existing circuits.
We handle the full electrical side: sizing the circuit, running the wiring from the panel to the garage or carport, installing the outlet or hardwired connection point, and confirming the panel can carry the added load. If the panel needs an upgrade to accommodate the charger, that gets scoped and priced as part of the same call.
Winters along the Wasatch Front bring ice storms and occasional outages that leave homes without heat or power for hours. A properly wired backup generator gives you a way to keep critical circuits running when the grid goes down.
Generator hookup work covers transfer switch installation, interlock kit installation, and the circuit from the panel to the generator connection point. A transfer switch or interlock prevents backfeed onto the utility line, which matters for safety and is required by code. We wire standby generators and portable generator hookups, and we confirm the transfer arrangement is correct before the job closes.
Utah's lightning season is real, and a single nearby strike can send a voltage spike through the service entrance that damages electronics, appliances, and anything else connected to the house circuits. A panel-level surge suppressor catches that spike before it reaches the branch circuits.
Whole-home surge protection is a single device installed at the main panel. It doesn't replace point-of-use surge strips, but it handles the large transients that strips can't absorb. Installation is straightforward, and the protection it adds is immediate. One call is enough to get the visit booked.
A pre-purchase electrical inspection gives a buyer a clear picture of what the panel, wiring, and devices actually look like before closing. A general safety audit covers the same ground for a homeowner who wants to know the condition of an older system before adding circuits or selling the property.
We carry out electrical safety inspections for both residential and commercial clients across Utah County. For property managers, a periodic inspection of panel condition, outlet function, and grounding integrity is a practical step before a new tenancy or after a renovation. The inspection covers what we find, and the report gives you something concrete to act on. We're a straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers who want a clear answer rather than a list of vague concerns.
Calling an electrician doesn't have to be stressful, even for a commercial project with a tight schedule. We work with office and retail spaces, light industrial properties, and multi-unit buildings throughout Orem and the surrounding Utah County area. Commercial panel upgrades, outlet and lighting installation, dedicated circuits for equipment, and code-compliant wiring for new or renovated spaces are all part of the scope.
Load calculations for commercial work matter more than most clients expect. A space that looks adequately wired may not have the panel capacity to support additional equipment without tripping breakers or creating a hazard. We scope the job before anything starts and give you a price that covers what the work actually involves.
The price question is the first one most callers ask, and it deserves a straight answer. The cost of electrical work depends on what the job involves: a single outlet replacement is a different scope from a panel upgrade or a whole-home rewire. We don't give a number before we understand the job, but once we do, you get the figure before anything is scheduled.
The person who answers the phone can tell you what the visit involves. That includes what the diagnostic covers, what the visit fee is, and what the work will cost based on what you've described. No-pressure estimates, priced up front, so you can decide whether to move forward before anyone shows up.
We serve Orem and the surrounding communities throughout Utah County. That includes Provo, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, and Mapleton, along with the neighborhoods and rural properties between them.
If you're outside Orem proper, call and describe your location. We cover a wide area, and most Utah County addresses are within our regular range.
Utah County's housing stock spans several decades of construction, and the wiring habits from each era are different. Older neighborhoods in Orem still have homes with knob-and-tube or aluminum branch-circuit wiring, and knowing how to work with those systems correctly changes how a job is scoped and priced. Familiarity with what is common here means fewer surprises once the panel is open.
Two homes with the same symptom, say a breaker that keeps tripping, can have completely different causes. One might have an overloaded circuit from too many devices, while another has a wiring fault or a failing breaker that needs replacement. The diagnostic determines the actual cause, and the fix follows from that rather than from the symptom alone.
We explain what we found before any repair work begins, and if the job reveals something that changes the scope or the price, we stop and talk it through before continuing. Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how we approach every job, not just the ones that go as expected.
We work with homeowners, renters coordinating with their landlords, property managers overseeing multiple units, and commercial clients with office or light industrial spaces throughout Orem and Utah County. The process is the same for all of them: the job is scoped on the call, the price is confirmed before the visit, and the work is explained as it goes.
If a specific breaker, fixture, or component is not available at the time of the visit, we let you know what is needed, where it needs to come from, and what the return visit will involve. We do not leave a job in an unsafe condition while waiting for a part. The work is staged so the system is safe between visits.
A small job like a single outlet replacement is usually scoped, priced, and completed in one visit. A larger job like a panel upgrade or whole-home rewiring involves a more detailed phone conversation to scope the work, may require more than one visit, and sometimes involves a preliminary inspection before a final price is given. Both follow the same principle: nothing is scheduled until the scope and price are confirmed.
Orem Electrical Company is available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Whether you need a repair call, a panel inspection, an EV charger circuit, or a full rewire quote, the process starts with a phone call.
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Call (385) 452-6995 to describe the job and get a price.
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