Gig Harbor Residential Electrician Services2019-09-04T21:46:57-07:00

GIG HARBOR’S CHOICE FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Residential Electrical Services in Gig Harbor

From the natural beauty of its trails and waterfront to the laidback vibe of downtown and Skansie Brothers Park, Gig Harbor is truly a special place to live. Originally founded in the mid 1800’s, Gig Harbor has transformed from a small fishing village to one of the premier residential and tourist destinations in the Puget Sound! With its countless restaurants, art galleries, and various community activities, there is plenty for you to enjoy in Gig Harbor.

There are a lot of newer, high-end homes and housing developments in Gig Harbor. Likewise, many of its new residents are often looking for newer modern electrical systems and devices such as dedicated circuits for electric car chargers, new lights, extra electrical outlets/receptacles, recessed lighting, and smart switches.

Schwab Electric Gig Harbor WA
Schwab Electric Gig Harbor WA

Residential Electrical Services in Gig Harbor

From the natural beauty of its trails and waterfront to the laidback vibe of downtown and Skansie Brothers Park, Gig Harbor is truly a special place to live. Originally founded in the mid 1800’s, Gig Harbor has transformed from a small fishing village to one of the premier residential and tourist destinations in the Puget Sound! With its countless restaurants, art galleries, and various community activities, there is plenty for you to enjoy in Gig Harbor.

There are a lot of newer, high-end homes and housing developments in Gig Harbor. Likewise, many of its new residents are often looking for newer modern electrical systems and devices such as dedicated circuits for electric car chargers, new lights, extra electrical outlets/receptacles, recessed lighting, and smart switches.

Electrical Troubleshooting Services

Identifying electrical issues can be tricky. You may be experiencing power dips or regular electrical surges in one area, but the cause could be somewhere else entirely. With a lot of newer homes like those in Gig Harbor, improper wiring or poor connections can result in numerous electrical issues.

Thankfully, our extremely thorough Troubleshooting / Inspection service will help you find and fix your electrical problems! We will carefully inspect all key electrical systems and fixtures to determine the best possible solution for any potential electrical issues.

Schwab Electric Troubleshooting Services
Schwab Electric Troubleshooting Services

Electrical Troubleshooting Services

Identifying electrical issues can be tricky. You may be experiencing power dips or regular electrical surges in one area, but the cause could be somewhere else entirely. With a lot of newer homes like those in Gig Harbor, improper wiring or poor connections can result in numerous electrical issues.

Thankfully, our extremely thorough Troubleshooting / Inspection service will help you find and fix your electrical problems! We will carefully inspect all key electrical systems and fixtures to determine the best possible solution for any potential electrical issues.

Schwab Electric Installation Services

Electrical Installation Services

There are a lot of absolutely stunning new homes in Gig Harbor, and they deserve the best when it comes to their electrical systems.

That’s where we come in!

We’re ready to install fixtures anywhere in your home! Whether you are looking for recessed lighting systems or whole home surge protection, you are in good hands with our skilled technicians. We provide free on-site estimates, so give us a call today!

Electrical Repair Services

As with any system in your home, your electrical system occasionally needs repairs. Even in newer homes like those in Gig Harbor, wires can get damaged, connections can loosen, and breakers can just wear out.

If you find yourself experiencing any electrical issues, such as flickering lights, dead outlets, or malfunctioning switches, give us a call! We are licensed, insured, and have the expertise to fix any of your residential electrical issues!

Schwab Electric Repair Services
Schwab Electric Repair Services

Electrical Repair Services

As with any system in your home, your electrical system occasionally needs repairs. Even in newer homes like those in Gig Harbor, wires can get damaged, connections can loosen, and breakers can just wear out.

If you find yourself experiencing any electrical issues, such as flickering lights, dead outlets, or malfunctioning switches, give us a call! We are licensed, insured, and have the expertise to fix any of your residential electrical issues!

Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Services

My garage or outdoor electrical outlets don’t work, and there’s no tripped breaker. What’s wrong?2018-10-31T16:39:15-07:00

Many homes have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) located in the garage, usually near the panel that protects the garage and outdoor receptacles. If it is tripped, the reset button needs to be pushed in completely to restore power. If it does not restore power, you may need an electrician to troubleshoot the issue

Why don’t my kitchen’s electrical outlets work?2018-10-31T16:42:27-07:00

For many homes, there’s one or two GFCIs protecting the kitchen countertop receptacles. Try pushing the ‘Reset’ button, located on one of the receptacles.

Why don’t my bathroom’s electrical outlets work?2018-10-31T16:42:44-07:00

Like your kitchen and garage, there is typically a GFCI on bathroom receptacles as well. Look for the ‘Reset’ button on one of the receptacles and press it.

My older home has knob and tube or ungrounded wiring. Can you replace it?2018-10-31T16:48:33-07:00
  • Replacing ungrounded wiring is quite labor-intensive. It can also be the most expensive thing to replace in your home, because as the wiring must be upgraded to the current codes that older homes typically didn’t follow, as well as being completely replaced.
  • Additionally, great care must be made to fish wires up and down finished walls to refeed wires. In several cases, holes may have to be cut in the finished wall in order to get wires to where they need to go.
Why do I keep tripping the breaker when I use my portable heater or air conditioner?2018-10-31T16:49:59-07:00
  • Most portable heaters or air conditioners draw a lot of electrical power—typically around 1,500 watts. This is nearly enough to load up an entire circuit, as an average wire and circuit in a home is 15A (1,800 watts).
  • There’s few wired spots in a home that allow these appliances to be run without tripping a breaker, but code doesn’t require this much power, nor considers it for portable heating and cooling. A new dedicated circuit is likely needed to power this equipment properly.
My 15A breaker trips a lot; can I upgrade it to a 20A breaker?2018-11-08T07:49:29-07:00

Doing this may very well start a fire. Breakers are sized according to the wiring installed and are typically already at the maximum they can be.

Is it okay to use an extension cord to plug things in where I don’t have electrical outlets?2018-11-08T07:50:14-07:00

Extension cords are meant to be temporary, and aren’t made to be used as a permanent installation. Most extension cords have wires and ratings less than that of your average circuit. Never put a heater or a big electrical load on an extension cord as it could burn up the cord and start a fire.

My circuit breaker hasn’t been tripped, so why have some of my outlets stopped working?2018-11-08T07:50:38-07:00

There is likely a loose wire of some sort somewhere on the circuit. Oftentimes, wires can become loose when a poor connection is made. You’ll need to have an electrician fix the issue.

Can you just tell me how to do an electrical installation or repair?2018-11-08T07:51:03-07:00

Our electrical licenses and permits only cover ourselves to do electrical work. We’re not code instructors—it takes years to learn the code, and can’t be taught in a day.

WHY CHOOSE SCHWAB ELECTRIC?

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We aim to provide quality residential electrical services to customers in our local communities, and we’re committed to being upfront and honest with our prices and the services we provide.

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