Ready to get the power back on? Spokane Valley Electrical Company handles electrical work for homes and businesses across Spokane Valley, from urgent repairs to full panel upgrades, wiring projects, lighting installs, EV charger hookups, and backup generator connections. Whether you manage a rental property, run a commercial space, or just need a dead outlet traced and fixed, we take the call and get the work scheduled. We are open seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Dependable service. A price agreed before we start. Local know-how.
Call (509) 566-9799 for a quote and we will tell you what the job involves before anything is scheduled. We'll handle the wiring so you don't have to.
Electrical work like this comes up more than people expect, and the symptoms that send people searching are usually pretty specific: lights flickering when the furnace kicks on, an outlet that stopped working, a breaker that trips every time you run the microwave, or a faint burning smell near a switch plate. These are not problems to put off. A tripping breaker is telling you something. A sparking outlet is telling you something louder.
We trace the fault, not just the symptom. That means checking the circuit from the panel to the device, testing for loose connections, identifying overloaded circuits, and confirming whether a breaker needs replacing or the wiring behind it is the real issue. GFCI and AFCI protection gets checked as part of the process, since both are required in specific locations under current code and both can fail in ways that look like ordinary outages.
We tell you if a permit is needed. We name the fault plainly. You decide the fix.
You get straight answers about your panel and wiring, not a list of upsells. We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Homes in this area were wired in different decades, and it shows in the panels. Some still have fuse boxes. Some have 100-amp service that made sense when the house was built but cannot carry a modern load. Others have panels that trip constantly because the circuits were never sized for what is running on them today.
We handle breaker panel repair for panels that are malfunctioning, and full panel replacement when repair is not the right call. A plain answer on repair versus upgrade is part of every panel visit, so you are not guessing which direction makes sense. For homes adding significant load, a service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps is often the right move. We also handle fuse box conversions, service-entrance upgrades, and meter-side work where the utility requires coordination.
Load calculations are part of how we size a replacement panel correctly, so the new panel fits what the house actually draws, not just what the old one had. Subpanel installation for detached garages, additions, or outbuildings is also work we do regularly. Grounding and bonding are addressed as part of any panel project, not treated as optional. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
Your home deserves wiring that's safe and up to code, and that starts with what is inside the walls and at every outlet and switch. We install standard outlets, GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations, and AFCI outlets where the code calls for them. USB outlets, outdoor weatherproof outlets, and dimmer switches are straightforward installs we handle regularly. If a switch is worn, wired wrong, or just in the wrong place for how you use the room, we replace it.
Rewiring is a bigger conversation, but one worth having when the wiring in a home is genuinely past its useful life. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch wiring, and cloth-insulated wiring from older construction all carry real risks that modern wiring does not. We handle partial rewiring when only certain circuits are the problem, and whole-house rewiring when the situation calls for a full replacement.
Wiring work checked against code before sign-off is how every project closes. We do not hand the work off and walk away before it is confirmed right. We show up ready to work.
We know schedules shift, so we keep booking flexible, and lighting installs are some of the most commonly scheduled jobs we do. Recessed lighting is a popular upgrade in living rooms, kitchens, and hallways, and we handle the wiring, the fixture placement, and the switch or dimmer connection. Light fixture replacement, under-cabinet lighting, and landscape lighting wiring are all work we take on for homeowners who want the look without the guesswork.
Outdoor lighting matters here. Security lights, motion sensor lights, and exterior fixtures that can handle Washington winters all need to be wired correctly and mounted to last. We also handle commercial lighting installation for offices, retail spaces, and warehouses where the fixture type and circuit load are a different scale than residential work.
Ceiling fan installation and ceiling fan replacement round out the list. If there is no existing wiring for a fan, we run it. If the old fan is coming down and a new one is going up, we make sure the box, the wiring, and the switch are all correct before we leave. We'll handle the wiring so you don't have to.
Major appliances need their own circuits. A refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, or range sharing a circuit with other loads is a recipe for tripped breakers and, over time, wiring damage. Dedicated circuits are installed and sized correctly for each appliance, including 240-volt circuits for dryers, ranges, and other high-draw equipment that cannot run on standard household current.
EV charger installation is one of the faster-growing requests we see. A Level 2 home EV charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and the panel needs the capacity to support it. We assess the panel first, run the circuit, and install the outlet or hardwired connection the charger needs. The cost depends on how far the run is and whether the panel needs work before the circuit can be added, and we cover all of that on the call before anything is scheduled.
Whole-home surge protection is worth adding at the panel level, especially in an area where winter storms can cause voltage spikes. A panel-mounted surge protector covers every circuit in the house, not just the outlets where a power strip is plugged in. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, so the job site looks the same when we leave as when we arrived. We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Spokane Valley winters are hard on both buildings and electrical systems. Sub-freezing temperatures, ice storms, and multi-day outages are part of life here, and the electrical work that comes with them is specific to this region. The three services below come up constantly in this area for reasons that are directly tied to the climate and the local housing stock.
When a winter storm takes out power for two or three days, a backup generator is not a luxury. We handle the electrical side of generator hookups: the transfer switch installation that keeps generator power from feeding back into the utility line, the wiring from the generator to the panel, and any panel capacity work needed before the hookup can be made. A properly wired transfer switch is what makes a generator safe to run while the grid is down. We size the connection for what the generator can supply and confirm the panel can handle the load before we start.
Growing electrical loads are straining older panels across Spokane Valley. Heat tape circuits, EV charger hookups, and generator connections all add draw that a 100-amp panel was never designed to carry. We handle 200-amp service upgrades, fuse box replacements, and panel replacements sized for what the house actually needs. Older homes that have added electric loads over the years often need a panel assessment before any new circuit can safely be added, and that assessment is part of how we start the conversation.
Frozen pipes and roof ice dams are routine winter problems here, and heat tape is one of the most practical ways to address both. Heat tape systems need a dedicated circuit and, in most cases, a properly placed outdoor outlet. We handle the electrical supply side: running the circuit, installing the outlet, and making sure the wiring is rated for outdoor use and the load the system draws. We do not leave a heat tape system plugged into an extension cord or an overloaded general circuit.
Property managers, office managers, and retail tenants all run into the same category of electrical problems: panels that cannot carry the load, lighting that is outdated or failing, outlets that are in the wrong place for how the space is used, and wiring that has not been touched since the building was built. We handle commercial electrical repair, commercial panel upgrades, commercial lighting installation, and the outlet and circuit work that tenant improvements require.
Electrical safety inspections are part of the commercial work we do, particularly for buildings changing tenants or uses. If a space is being retrofitted, we can assess what the existing wiring supports and what needs to be added or replaced to bring it up to current standards. We show up ready to work.
A home electrical inspection gives you a clear picture of what the wiring, panel, and devices in a property actually look like, not what they are assumed to look like because the house has been standing for forty years. Pre-purchase inspections are a common request from buyers who want to know what they are taking on before the sale closes. Landlords schedule them to confirm a rental property is in good shape before a new tenant moves in.
Code violation repairs follow naturally from inspections. Arc-fault and ground-fault breakers are required in specific locations under current Washington state code, and older homes frequently do not have them. We identify what is out of compliance and explain what it takes to bring it into line. The work is scoped before anything starts, and you get a straight answer on what the code requires versus what is optional. We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Ready to get the power back on? The most common question before calling an electrician is what it is going to cost. The honest answer is that the price depends on the job: replacing a single outlet is a different scope than upgrading a panel or running a new circuit for an EV charger. What we can tell you is that the price is confirmed before the work is scheduled, not after. You call, describe what is going on, and we give you a rate that covers the work as scoped.
Questions about the cost to replace an electrical panel, the cost to install an EV charger, or what a diagnostic visit runs are all fair questions to ask on the call. We answer them plainly. Dependable service. A price agreed before we start. Local know-how.
Call (509) 566-9799 to get a quote.
We are open 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, seven days a week. We'll handle the wiring so you don't have to.
We serve Spokane Valley and the communities throughout Spokane County, including:
If your property is in or near Spokane Valley, call and we will confirm coverage for your address when you book.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, including repairs, panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, EV charger hookups, backup generator transfer switch wiring, heat tape circuits, whole-home surge protection, and electrical safety inspections. If you are not sure whether your job fits, call and describe what is going on. We will tell you what it involves and whether we can schedule it.
Call (509) 566-9799 and describe the situation.
We scope the job on the call and give you a price before anything is scheduled. You do not need to have all the details figured out beforehand. Telling us what you are seeing, such as which circuit is affected or what the panel looks like, is enough to get the conversation started.
The more specific you can be, the better. Knowing which room or circuit is affected, whether the problem is a single device or a whole section of the house, and whether you have a breaker panel or a fuse box all help us scope the job accurately on the call. If you have noticed anything unusual, such as a burning smell, a warm outlet, or a breaker that will not reset, mention that too.
Do not touch the device or attempt to reset the breaker.
If the outlet or panel is sparking or burning, turn off the circuit at the panel if you can do so safely, and call us at (509) 566-9799.
A buzzing panel or a hot outlet face is a sign of a fault that needs to be traced before the circuit is used again.
After we scope the job on the call and confirm the price, we find a time that fits your schedule. We are open every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including weekends. Urgent faults are treated as priority calls, and we will tell you what the current schedule allows when you call.
That depends on the current schedule and the nature of the job. When you call, we tell you what is available and what the next step looks like. Urgent electrical faults, such as a panel that has gone dead or an outlet that is sparking, are handled as priority calls within our operating hours of 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM every day.
The price depends on the scope of the job. Replacing a single outlet is a different job from upgrading a panel or running a new circuit for an EV charger, and the price reflects that difference. When you call, we scope what is involved and give you a rate before anything is scheduled, so you know what the work covers before you agree to it.
Flickering or dimming lights, breakers that trip under normal use, outlets that feel warm or show discoloration, a burning smell near a switch or panel, and circuits that go dead without explanation are all signs that something needs to be traced. These are not problems that improve on their own. Calling sooner rather than later keeps a manageable repair from becoming a larger one.
For most jobs, yes. Access to the panel, the affected circuits, and the work area is needed to scope and complete the job. If your situation is different, mention it when you call and we will work out what makes sense for your property.
Call us at (509) 566-9799 and we will find a new time.
We are open every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, so rescheduling is generally straightforward. The more notice you can give, the easier it is to fill the slot and keep the calendar running smoothly.
Some jobs require a permit and some do not, and the requirement depends on the type of work and the jurisdiction. Panel upgrades, service entrance work, and new circuit installations commonly require a permit. When you call, we confirm what applies to your specific job before anything is scheduled. We tell you if a permit is needed before any work starts.
Spokane Valley Electrical Company is available seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Whether the job is a repair diagnosis, a panel assessment before a new circuit is added, or a generator wired ahead of storm season, the process starts with a call.
We tell you if a permit is needed. We name the fault plainly. You decide the fix.
Call (509) 566-9799 and get the job scoped before anything starts.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle for homes and businesses in Spokane Valley and across Spokane County. Each row covers what the work involves, who it fits best, and one practical detail worth knowing before you call. If a job you need is not listed, call us and we will tell you whether it falls within what we do.
| Service | What It Covers | When You Need It | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Ceiling box rating check and replacementWiring for fan-plus-light-kit setupsSwitch and wall control installationConfirming the circuit can carry the load | Rooms where an existing light fixture is being replaced with a fan | Many older ceiling boxes are not rated to support a fan's weight and movement. We check the box before mounting anything. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Electric range and dryer circuitsWashing machine and refrigerator circuitsGarage and workshop equipment circuitsHot tub and large appliance feeds | Any home adding a high-draw appliance that currently shares a circuit | A dedicated circuit means the appliance has the amperage it needs and the rest of the house is not affected when it runs at full load. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel, wiring, and grounding reviewGFCI and AFCI protection checkPre-purchase and pre-sale inspectionsRental property condition documentation | Buyers, sellers, landlords, and property managers who need a clear picture of the electrical system | After the inspection we walk through the findings in plain terms and explain what each item means for the property before any repair decisions are made. |
| Well-Pump Circuits | Dedicated circuit for pump motorPressure switch and disconnect wiringPanel capacity check for pump loadTroubleshooting pump circuit faults | Properties outside the city water service area that rely on a well pump | Well pumps draw a high startup current. The circuit needs to be sized for that startup load, not just the running load, to avoid nuisance trips and motor stress. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Tracing faults to the sourceDead outlets and failed devicesFlickering lights and voltage dropBurning smells and warm switch plates | Any home or business with an unexplained electrical symptom | We trace the circuit from the panel to the device before replacing anything, so the fix addresses the actual cause. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | Load calculation for current and future demandPanel replacement and service entrance workSubpanel addition for large propertiesCapacity check before new circuits are added | Homes with a 100-amp service, an aging fuse box, or plans to add an EV charger or major appliance | Spokane Valley has a significant share of older homes with panels sized for a different era. A load calculation tells you exactly what the upgrade needs to cover. |
| Heat Tape Installation | Dedicated circuit for heat cableGFCI-protected outlet at connection pointPipe and roof-eave applicationsProtection device verification | Spokane Valley homes with exposed pipes or roof edges prone to ice-dam buildup | Heat tape draws a steady load through the coldest months. A dedicated circuit with a GFCI-protected outlet is required at the connection point, not a shared general-use circuit. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-level surge device installationProtection for appliances and electronicsCoordination with existing circuit workSingle-point coverage for the whole building | Homes with sensitive electronics or properties in areas prone to grid voltage events | A panel-level surge device covers everything in the building at once and is more effective than individual plug-in strips for protecting major appliances. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installationGenerator inlet wiringPanel capacity check for generator outputEssential circuit identification | Homeowners who need reliable power during Spokane Valley winter outages | The transfer switch isolates your home's wiring from the utility line so the generator runs safely while the grid is down. We size the connection for what the generator can supply before any work starts. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED can lightingUnder-cabinet and pendant fixturesSecurity and motion-sensor lightsLandscape and exterior lighting circuits | Homeowners updating interior lighting or adding outdoor security coverage | Outdoor wiring in Spokane Valley needs to be rated for the local temperature range and moisture conditions. We confirm fixture and outlet ratings before any outdoor circuit is run. |
| Garage & Block-Heater Circuits | Dedicated 120-volt outlet for block heatersGarage subpanel and circuit additionsWeatherproof outlet installationGFCI protection at garage locations | Vehicle owners dealing with Spokane Valley winters who need reliable cold-weather power | Block-heater outlets need a dedicated circuit and a weatherproof, GFCI-protected outlet. Plugging into a general-use circuit shared with other loads is a common cause of tripped breakers. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs from the panelPartial and whole-home rewiringKnob-and-tube and aluminum wiring assessmentGrounding and bonding upgrades | Older homes with deteriorated wiring or any property adding new circuits | Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch-circuit wiring each require specific handling. We assess what is there and explain what it means before quoting any rewiring work. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breakers that trip under normal loadBreakers that will not resetFuse box assessment and fuse replacementIdentifying overloaded circuits | Homes with recurring breaker trips or an older fuse box | A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal use is a symptom, not just an inconvenience. We find out whether the circuit, the load, or the breaker itself is the problem. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlet installationUSB and weatherproof exterior outletsDimmer switch installationReplacing ungrounded or damaged devices | Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and any room lacking proper protection | A single dead outlet is sometimes caused by a tripped GFCI device in a different room on the same circuit. We check the whole circuit before swapping any hardware. |
Call (509) 566-9799 to talk through what you are seeing and get a straight answer on what the work involves before anything is scheduled.
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