Washington Power & Light

Established in 2000, Washington Power & Light, Inc. is a family owned business. We have been serving satisfied customers for over ten years and our reputation is based on countless number of satisfied customers. We know that hard-working, reliable contractors are hard to find and our goal is to make sure that you think of us when you have electrical needs. We are LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED and guarantee our workmanship.

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We install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for homes and businesses. We follow National Electrical Code and state & city codes when performing all work. As a master electrician, Dennis, the head electrician is qualified to do any type of electrical work for your home or business.

When remodeling your home, we spend time reading blueprints— technical diagrams that show the locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards, and other equipment. After determining where all the wires and components will go, we install and connect the wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets, or other components and systems, based on what your projects needs are.

When installing wiring, we use ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, harmonics testers, and other equipment to test connections and ensure the compatibility and safety of components.

We are one of the few electricians that make home visits FREE OF CHARGE. This helps us to figure out what the best course of action to take and for you to get a written estimate for your project. Our goal is please every single client we come in contact with.

Electrician for Seattle, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Everett and Edmonds.

Residential Services
Rewiring
Troubleshooting
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
Meter Upgrades
Panel Change, Repair
Fluorescent Ballast
110V Circuits
220V Circuits
New Circuits
Breakers & Fuses
Hot Tubs & Spa Installation
Chandelier Installations
Wall Sconces Wiring
Home Theater Rewiring
Outdoor Speaker Wiring
And Much More!

Commercial Services
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting
Parking Lot Lights
Security Lights
Landscape Lighting
Sign Repair & Maintenance
Motors & Transformers
Tenant Improvements
1 Phase & 3 Phase Circuits
Specialty Receptacles
Trouble Shooting
Installation and Repair
Maintenance
Re Lamp
Fluorescent Signs
Fluorescent Ballast Changes
Halogen, Sodium & Metal Halide
Surge Protection

Licenses / Credentials:

• Electrical Contractor License WASHIPL980NB
• Master Electrician License CALDWDL97103

Tips for Hiring a Qualified Edmonds Electrician

You might not think of it often but, the fact is that at some point in time every home is going to need the services of an electrician. The electricity that makes our lives comfortable and simply makes everything work is a major component in every home. Of course many homeowners are knowledgeable enough to do some of the small things themselves, such as rewiring a wall switch or replacing a ceiling fixture. But for others, anything involving electrical repairs, improvements or direct wiring of lighting fixtures or appliances is best left to a qualified Edmonds electrician.

Finding an electrician shouldn’t be difficult. Finding one that you feel is right for your specific project may take a little more effort.

Where to Look for a Qualified Edmonds Electrician

Ask family, friends, co-workers or neighbors for possible recommendations. If they’ve had any experience with an Edmonds electrician, they can tell you if they were happy with his work or not. If someone’s had a bad experience, they’ll probably be glad to tell you about it. Likewise if someone’s had a good experience with an Edmonds electrician they’ll probably give him a glowing recommendation. People are often ready to brag about what great service they received. You'll find that we have a good reputation and take pride in our work.

When you find an Edmonds electrician you’re interested in working with you’ll need to do a little background checking. Call the Better Business Bureau to see if the electrician has ever had any complaints filed by customers. Ask if these complaints were resolved and if it was to the customer’s satisfaction. It’s not uncommon for even a well established Edmonds electrician to get an occasional complaint but how they resolve any complaints is what’s important. An electrician with a number of unresolved complaints is most likely someone you’d do best to avoid.

Asking the Edmonds Electrician to Submit a Bid

After you have selected a few electricians that you feel suit your requirements, it’s time to set up an interview to discuss your project. Ask about experience; we'll be happy to explain to you how an Edmonds electrician can meet your needs. We offer a quality of service that you will not find elsewhere. After the project is complete, you'll be happy we sent an expert Edmonds electrician.

Have each electrician do a walk through with you and ask them to explain what they believe should be done and how they would handle your project. Describe what you hope to achieve and express any concerns you might have. Taking a little time with each Edmonds electrician will help you get a sense of how well you will communicate and if there is potential for a good working relationship. If you feel uneasy about any electrician or have doubts, simply move on to the next one. Keep in mind that this person is someone you’ll need to trust with the safety of your home.

Ask how long the entire project will take and how much it will cost. Of course the Edmonds electrician won’t be able to give you an accurate estimate until they can write up a detailed quote. Give each electrician a list of what you want included in their bid. You’ll need to know what is involved in the project as well as the cost of any necessary materials and labor. You’ll want to know your payment options. Small jobs usually require payment at time of completion while larger projects are usually made in installments as the job progresses. You’ll also want an estimated time for completion.

Making Your Final Selection of an Edmonds Electrician

Once you have a bid from each Edmonds electrician it’s time to make some comparisons. An extremely low bid may be tempting but you need to be cautious. A low bid may be nothing more than that but if it seems unusually low it may also mean the electrician is cutting corners, something you certainly don’t want where electricity is involved. If the bid is really appealing to you ask the electrician how he arrived at the figure and how he is able to under bid everyone else. The truth is, when determining which Edmonds electrician to hire, you not only need to choose the one that’s going to be the best for your budget but the one that is most suited for your particular project as well.

Remember when choosing an Edmonds electrician, you aren’t looking for the cheapest method of getting the job done. When dealing with electricity, you have to think about the safety of your home and family. You want an Edmonds electrician that will be thorough, reliable and will take the time to do the job right the first time around. Your home’s future relies on the quality of the Edmonds electrician you choose.

Washington Power & Light  -  22302 80th Ave. West  -  Edmonds , WA 98026  -  206-852-0434
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