Orem Electrical Company takes calls from homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients across Orem every day. Whether the job is a tripped breaker, a full panel replacement, or new wiring for a garage addition, we handle it from the first call through the final test. Arrives fast. Wires it right. A figure before anything starts.
We're available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, every day of the week.
Call (385) 452-6995 for a quote and we'll walk through the job with you before anything is scheduled.
Flickering lights, dead outlets, a breaker that keeps tripping, partial power loss in one room - these are the calls we get most often, and they each point to something specific in the wiring. The visit starts with a diagnostic: we trace the fault, test the circuit, and identify what's actually causing the problem before any repair work begins.
GFCI and AFCI protection failures are a common source of confusion. A tripped GFCI outlet can kill power to a whole bathroom or kitchen circuit. An AFCI breaker that trips repeatedly is often flagging a wiring condition worth investigating rather than just resetting. We check both as part of any fault-finding visit.
Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how we work. You'll know what we found, what it means, and what the fix involves before we touch anything. Dead outlets usually have a simple cause worth finding.
A panel that can't keep up with the load is one of the most common reasons for recurring breaker trips, flickering lights throughout the house, or circuits that simply won't hold. When a home adds an EV charger, a heat tape circuit, or a major appliance, the original panel capacity often falls short. We run a load calculation, assess the service entrance, and size the replacement correctly for what the home actually draws.
Homes in this area were wired in different decades, and it shows in the panels. Some properties in Orem are still running on equipment that was never designed for the electrical loads a modern household puts on it. A subpanel can distribute load across a structure when the main panel is at capacity but a full service upgrade isn't the right fit.
We provide no-pressure estimates, priced up front. You get the full scope of the panel work on the call before anything is scheduled. Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Calling an electrician doesn't have to be stressful, and outlet or switch work is usually one of the more straightforward visits we make. GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations are a code requirement and a practical safety measure. AFCI outlets and breakers in bedrooms add another layer of protection against arc faults in older wiring. Dimmer switch installation, standard outlet replacement, and USB outlet upgrades all fall under the same category of quick-turnaround work.
The scope is confirmed before we start. You'll know what the job involves and what it costs before anyone picks up a tool. One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Wiring a home right takes the right tools and a careful hand, and lighting work is no exception. Recessed LED installations, fixture replacements, and under-cabinet lighting all require clean wiring runs and properly rated junction boxes. Outdoor lighting - security lights, landscape fixtures, soffit lighting, and exterior post lights - adds its own set of considerations around weatherproofing and circuit load.
Ceiling fan installation and replacement is a natural companion to lighting work. Swapping a light fixture for a fan often means upgrading the junction box to a fan-rated box that can handle the weight and movement. We handle the wiring from the switch to the fixture whether you're working with an existing box or roughing in something new. Call now and we'll get the power back where it belongs.
Here's what most people get wrong about their wiring: age alone doesn't make it dangerous, but the combination of age, added load, and outdated materials often does. Knob-and-tube wiring in older Orem homes wasn't designed for the electrical demand a modern household puts on it. Aluminum branch-circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s requires specific remediation at connections and devices. Both are jobs we handle regularly, whether the scope is a full rewiring or a targeted replacement in one area of the home.
Dedicated circuits for dryers, electric ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves protect both the appliance and the panel. Running a 240-volt circuit for a new range or a 20-amp circuit for a dedicated refrigerator outlet is straightforward work when it's planned before the appliance arrives.
Garages, basements, attics, home offices, and detached structures each have their own wiring requirements. We run circuits to all of them, including garage and block-heater circuits that are practical necessities during Utah County winters. Homeowners and property managers throughout Utah County call when they need the wiring handled properly and the job scoped before work begins. Call for a quote and we'll scope the job before the visit.
Most homeowners can't tell a minor wiring issue from a serious one, and that's exactly what an electrical safety inspection is for. We check the panel, the branch circuits, the grounding and bonding, outlets, and visible wiring for conditions that don't meet current code or that pose a risk. Buyers, sellers, landlords, and owners of older homes all have good reasons to schedule one.
Whole-home surge protection works differently from a power strip. A panel-mounted surge protector intercepts voltage spikes at the service entrance before they reach any device in the home. That matters in Utah County, where summer lightning and winter ice storms can send surges through the line without warning. Grounding and bonding quality directly affects how well that protection performs, which is why we assess both when we install surge protection.
A Level 2 EV charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized for the charger's output. Before anything is installed, we check the panel for available capacity and determine whether the service entrance can carry the added load. The charger can be hardwired or connected through a NEMA 14-50 outlet depending on the setup. Both options require a dedicated circuit run from the panel.
Generator hookups are electrical work, not appliance installation. We install the transfer switch, run the circuit from the panel to the connection point, and wire the interlock or automatic transfer equipment that keeps the generator from back-feeding the grid. The electrical side is our scope. We confirm what the panel can support and what the hookup requires before the visit is scheduled.
Utah County winters are hard on homes and harder on electrical systems. Ice storms, sustained freezing temperatures, and wind events create conditions that push panels, circuits, and wiring beyond what they were originally rated to handle. The three services below come up repeatedly in this area, and each one has a specific reason for being here.
When a winter ice storm or wind event takes out power in Orem for several hours, a generator is the difference between a manageable situation and a serious one. The electrical side of a generator installation covers the transfer switch, the dedicated circuit from the panel, and the wiring to the connection point. We size the circuit and the transfer equipment to match the load the generator is expected to carry, and we confirm panel capacity before any work is scheduled.
Older housing stock in Orem and the surrounding area carries panels that were installed when household electrical loads were far lighter than they have since become. Add an EV charger, heat tape circuits across a roofline, and a few added appliances, and a 100-amp panel runs out of room quickly. We assess the existing service, calculate the actual load, and size the replacement panel to handle what the home needs now and what's likely to be added.
Freeze-thaw cycles in Utah County make roof edge ice dams and frozen pipes a routine winter concern. Heat tape systems require a dedicated circuit and correctly placed weatherproof outlets along the roofline or pipe run. The circuit has to be sized for the tape's wattage draw, and the outlet placement has to be accessible and protected. We handle the circuit, the outlet installation, and the load calculation. The tape itself is a separate product choice. We wire it so it runs safely when it needs to.
We serve residential, rental, and commercial properties across Orem and into the surrounding communities throughout Utah County. That includes Provo, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Springville, and Mapleton. Whether the property is a single-family home, a multi-unit rental, or a commercial building, the work is the same: scoped on the call, priced before the visit, and done to the code that applies here.
When you call, we go through the job with you on the phone. The scope gets confirmed, the price gets confirmed, and you decide whether to schedule. Nothing is left vague until we're already on the property. This area has its own wiring habits. The work is matched to them. Everything is left to code.
If the job turns out to be more involved than it looked on the call, we talk through it before the work continues. You get a straight answer on what it costs and what it covers.
A panel that is buzzing and warm, an outlet that sparked and stopped working, a burning smell from a wall or the breaker box, or a loss of power to part of the house after a storm are all situations that call for prompt attention. We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Call (385) 452-6995, describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you how to proceed.
A 100-amp service was standard for decades in Utah County, but it was sized for a much lighter electrical load than most homes now carry. If you are adding an EV charger, heat tape circuits, a large appliance, or a backup generator hookup, and the panel is already near capacity, a 200-amp upgrade is often the right starting point. We run a load calculation before quoting any panel work so the replacement is sized correctly.
The electrical side of a generator installation covers the transfer switch, the dedicated circuit from the panel to the connection point, and the interlock or automatic transfer equipment that prevents backfeed onto the utility line. We size the circuit and the transfer equipment to match the load the generator is expected to carry. The generator unit itself is a separate product choice and outside our scope.
Heat tape draws a continuous load and requires a dedicated circuit sized for its wattage. The outlet serving it needs to be GFCI-protected, correctly rated for exterior or damp-location use, and placed where the tape can reach it without running across an unsafe path. We run the circuit, install the correct outlet, and confirm the wiring meets the requirements for the location before the job closes.
Every job ends with a test of the circuit or device that was worked on. For outlet work, that means testing for correct polarity, grounding, and GFCI or AFCI function where applicable. For panel work, we confirm breaker seating, load distribution, and that the main and branch circuits are functioning correctly. We do not consider the visit complete until the final test is done.
An outlet that feels warm to the touch, shows discoloration around the slots, sparks when a plug is inserted, or simply stops working are all signs worth investigating. A dead outlet is sometimes as simple as a tripped GFCI on a linked circuit, but a warm or discolored outlet points to a wiring condition that needs a closer look. Call us and describe what you are seeing before assuming it is minor.
GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, crawl spaces, unfinished basements, and all exterior locations. AFCI protection is required on bedroom circuits and, in newer construction, on most living-space circuits as well. Older Orem homes often lack both in all the places current code requires, and we confirm protection is in place and functioning as part of any outlet or circuit work.
Knob-and-tube wiring is not automatically dangerous, but it was not designed for the electrical loads a modern household places on it, and it lacks a grounding conductor. The combination of age, added load, and insulation that has been in contact with the wiring for decades increases the risk. We assess the condition of the wiring and the load it is being asked to carry before recommending replacement or remediation.
Aluminum branch-circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s creates risk primarily at the connections where aluminum meets devices rated for copper only. Remediation typically means addressing each outlet, switch, and fixture connection with approved methods, such as pigtailing with copper or using devices rated for aluminum. We assess the scope of the remediation on the call and confirm the price before scheduling.
A full rewire is typically the right answer when the existing wiring is knob-and-tube throughout, when aluminum wiring is present in most of the branch circuits, or when a major renovation exposes wiring that cannot be brought to current standards without replacing it. Targeted repairs work when the problem is isolated to a specific circuit or area. We determine which applies during the diagnostic visit.
A dedicated circuit means running a new circuit from the panel directly to the appliance location, with no other devices sharing that circuit. For a dryer or electric range, that typically means a 240-volt circuit with the correct amperage for the appliance. We size the circuit to the appliance's requirements, install the correct outlet, and confirm the breaker is matched to the load.
Exterior wiring requires weatherproof boxes and covers, conduit or direct-burial cable rated for outdoor use, and GFCI protection at the source. Boxes and connections exposed to weather or moisture have to be rated for those conditions, and the installation has to stay watertight over time. We confirm that exterior work meets those requirements before finishing.
Orem Electrical Company is available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, every day of the week.
Repairs, panels, wiring, EV chargers, generator hookups, safety inspections - call (385) 452-6995 and we'll go through the job with you.
The scope and the price are settled on the call before anything is scheduled.
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. |
What causes a breaker to trip repeatedly, and when is it more than a nuisance?
A breaker trips because it is doing its job: cutting power when a circuit is overloaded or a fault is detected. If the same breaker trips repeatedly under normal use, it is pointing to one of three things. The circuit is carrying more load than it was sized for. There is a fault somewhere in the wiring or a connected device. Or the breaker itself has weakened and is no longer holding correctly. Resetting without investigating is not a fix. We trace the cause before recommending a repair so the right problem gets addressed.
What are the signs that a home needs a panel or service upgrade?
The most common signs are breakers that trip under loads that should not be a problem, lights that dim noticeably when an appliance starts up, a panel that runs out of open slots, or a panel that is warm to the touch or makes a buzzing sound. If a home is adding an EV charger, heat tape circuits, or a large appliance and the panel is already near capacity, that is a practical trigger for a service upgrade conversation. We run a load calculation before quoting panel work so the replacement is sized for what the home actually needs.
How does pricing work, and when do I find out what the job will cost?
We go through the job with you on the phone before anything is scheduled. The scope gets confirmed, the price gets confirmed, and you decide whether to book. If the job turns out to be more involved once we are on site, we talk through it before continuing. You get a straight answer on what it covers and what it costs before any additional work begins. Nothing is left vague until we are already in the panel.
Faults Traced Before Anything Is Replaced
We identify the cause of a wiring problem before recommending a repair. A diagnostic visit covers the circuit, the panel, and the devices involved so the fix addresses what is actually wrong.
When is it safe to attempt an electrical repair yourself, and when should you call?
Swapping a bulb, resetting a tripped GFCI, or replacing a like-for-like light fixture on a dead circuit is within what most homeowners can manage safely. Anything that involves opening a panel, running new wiring, adding a circuit, or diagnosing a fault you cannot see is work that benefits from a proper diagnostic. The risk is not just shock. A wiring error that passes unnoticed can create a fire condition that shows up weeks or months later. If there is any doubt about what is causing the problem, a call costs nothing and the visit gives you a clear answer.
What does grounding and bonding mean, and why does it matter in older homes?
Grounding gives fault current a safe path back to the source so a breaker can trip and clear the fault. Bonding ties metal components together so they stay at the same electrical potential and do not become shock hazards. In older Orem homes, grounding is often absent from two-prong outlets, and bonding at the panel or at metal piping may not meet current standards. Both affect how well surge protection performs and how safely the system responds to a fault. We check grounding and bonding as part of any panel or safety inspection visit.
What does an EV charger installation actually require from the electrical system?
A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized for the charger's output, typically 40 to 50 amps. Before anything is installed, we check the panel for available capacity and confirm whether the service entrance can carry the added load. If the panel is at or near capacity, the charger installation may need to be paired with a service upgrade. The charger can be hardwired or connected through a NEMA 14-50 outlet depending on the setup. Both options require a dedicated circuit run from the panel.
Scope Agreed Before the Panel Is Opened
The job gets confirmed on the call before the visit is scheduled. You know what the work involves and what it costs before anyone shows up at the property.
How do I know if my home's wiring is safe if it has never been inspected?
Visible signs like two-prong outlets throughout the home, a fuse panel still in service, wiring that runs exposed in the basement or attic, or a panel with no room for additional breakers are all worth a closer look. Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch-circuit wiring are both common in older Utah County homes and both carry specific concerns that are worth assessing. An electrical safety inspection covers the panel, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, and visible wiring. We explain what we find and what it means before recommending anything.
How long does a panel upgrade typically take, and what disrupts the household during the work?
A straightforward panel replacement on a home with a standard service entrance typically takes most of a workday. The power to the home is off for the portion of the work that requires it, and we confirm that window with you before starting. Larger jobs involving a service upgrade at the meter or a subpanel addition may take longer depending on what the utility needs to do on their end. We go through the timeline on the call so you know what to expect before the visit is scheduled.
Older and Newer Wiring Both Handled
Homes in Orem were wired across several decades, and the materials and methods vary significantly. We work with knob-and-tube, aluminum branch-circuit wiring, and modern installations without treating every older home as a full rewire.
What is whole-home surge protection, and how is it different from a power strip?
A panel-mounted surge protector intercepts voltage spikes at the service entrance before they reach any device in the home. A power strip protects only what is plugged into it, and it does not handle the kind of surge that comes in through the utility line during a lightning event or a grid disturbance. Utah County summer lightning and winter ice storms can send surges through the line without warning. Grounding and bonding quality directly affects how well panel-level protection performs, which is why we assess both when we install it.
What is involved in adding circuits for a workshop, home office, or detached garage?
Adding circuits to a detached structure means running a feeder from the main panel to a subpanel in the structure, then distributing circuits from there. The feeder has to be sized for the total load the structure will carry, and the wiring method depends on whether it runs underground or overhead. For a workshop, we account for the starting current draw of power tools, which is higher than their running draw. We scope the job on the call so the circuit count and sizing are right before any work begins.
How does surge protection interact with a backup generator hookup?
A transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line when the generator is running, which means the generator's output is what the home runs on during an outage. Surge protection at the panel still provides value when utility power is restored, since the reconnection can introduce a transient voltage event. We assess both the transfer switch wiring and the surge protection setup when a generator hookup is part of a larger electrical project so the two work together correctly.
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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