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- Serving Puget Sound homeowners since 1977
- 4.8 stars from 5,000+ reviews
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington
- PSE Trade Ally contractor
- Snohomish PUD approved contractor
- WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD
- WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC
Electrician in Lynnwood, WA
Home Comfort Alliance’s licensed electricians upgrade panels, add circuits, install EV chargers and standby generators, and track down electrical problems for Lynnwood homeowners. Our Everett branch schedules the work. Because we also install heat pumps, air conditioning and water heaters, we plan the electrical side of those projects with the same team instead of handing you off to another contractor.
Two local details shape electrical work here. First, the City of Lynnwood issues its own electrical permits and performs its own inspections for work inside city limits (City of Lynnwood, electrical permits). Second, power comes from Snohomish County PUD, not PSE, so anything that touches the meter or service drop, such as a panel or service upgrade, is coordinated with the PUD.
Short version: residential electrical service in Lynnwood and south Snohomish County, a written price before work starts, and permits and inspections handled by us.
Electrician costs
Electrical prices depend more on the job than on the city, so these figures are national estimates.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Service visit | $163 to $538, about $351 typical |
| Hourly rate | $50 to $130 |
| Outlet installation | $200 to $300 |
| Ceiling fan | $140 to $350 |
| Breaker box replacement | $500 to $1,800 |
| Whole-house rewiring | $1,500 to $10,000 |
Source: Angi, electrician costs, updated August 2026. National estimate, not a quote.
Panels and service upgrades
Homes from Lynnwood’s early decades may still have 100-amp service and panels that are now asked to power heat pumps, EV chargers, heat pump water heaters and induction cooking. Before recommending a bigger service, we do a load calculation using your actual appliances and plans. The answer might be a 200-amp upgrade, a subpanel, or a load management device that lets a new charger share capacity without replacing the service. We also replace panels that show warning signs such as scorch marks, corroded bus bars, breakers that won’t hold, or a brand with a known history of failures.
A service upgrade means a planned power shutoff. We coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with Snohomish County PUD and the City of Lynnwood inspection so you are without power for as short a time as possible. Details on our panel upgrade page.
EV chargers
A Level 2 charger at home can refill most electric cars overnight, which is why it is often the first upgrade new EV owners ask about. We install a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized to the charger, place it where the cable reaches the car’s charge port without crossing a walkway, and add weather protection for outdoor installs. If the panel is tight on capacity, a load-sharing setting or load management device is often cheaper than a service upgrade. See EV charger installation.
Circuits for heat pumps, AC and water heaters
A heat pump or central air conditioner needs a dedicated circuit and a disconnect within sight of the outdoor unit; a heat pump water heater usually needs a 240-volt circuit where the old tank sat. When our HVAC or plumbing team installs the equipment, our electricians wire it on the same schedule and under the same permit plan. For electrically heated Lynnwood homes, Snohomish County PUD offers $1,800 or $2,500 toward a qualifying ducted heat pump (Snohomish County PUD heating rebates (updated July 1, 2026)), and Home Comfort Alliance is an approved PUD contractor.
Generators and outage planning
Winter windstorms can knock out power across south Snohomish County. We install standby generators with automatic transfer switches for homes that can’t go without heat, sump pumps or medical equipment, and generator inlets with interlocks so a portable generator can safely run selected circuits. Never plug a generator into an outlet to backfeed the house; it can energize utility lines and injure line workers. More on backup generators.
Remodels, ADUs and older wiring
Kitchen and bath remodels almost always need new circuits: dedicated lines for the microwave, dishwasher and disposal, GFCI-protected countertop outlets, and bath fans on their own switches. Accessory dwelling units and detached garages or shops usually need a subpanel fed by a properly sized circuit, and sometimes a separate service. In older homes we also look for ungrounded circuits, undersized wiring on added outlets, and past work done without permits, and we give you a plan to bring things up to current code in stages if doing it all at once isn’t practical. Every piece is permitted with the City of Lynnwood inside city limits.
Troubleshooting, outlets and lighting
We trace flickering lights, dead outlets and breakers that trip, rather than just resetting them. Everyday work includes adding outlets where you actually need them, GFCI and AFCI protection where code calls for it, replacing worn switches and receptacles, hanging fixtures and ceiling fans, and exterior and landscape lighting.
Call right away for a burning smell, heat or scorch marks at an outlet, switch or the panel; buzzing from the panel; or water near electrical equipment. If there is smoke, turn off the main breaker if it is safe to reach, call 911, then call us.
Safety inspections and home sales
If you are buying or selling a Lynnwood home, or an inspector flagged electrical items, we can evaluate the system and give you a written list of what needs attention, what is optional, and what each item costs. Typical findings include double-tapped breakers, missing GFCI protection in wet areas, open junction boxes, reversed polarity at outlets, and aluminum or undersized branch wiring on later additions. We fix the items you choose and provide the permit and inspection record for the work, which buyers and lenders often ask for. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are part of the check, since Washington requires them in homes, and we can hardwire interconnected alarms so every one sounds when any one detects a problem.
How an electrical visit works
- Book by phone or with the form at the top of this page.
- An Everett-based coordinator confirms a window and any trip fee.
- The electrician diagnoses the issue or scopes the project and gives you a written price.
- We pull the City of Lynnwood electrical permit when required and complete the work.
- We meet the city inspector and, for service work, coordinate with the PUD.
Why Lynnwood homeowners choose Home Comfort Alliance
- Serving Puget Sound homeowners since 1977; rated 4.8 stars from 5,000+ reviews.
- Licensed electrical contractor (WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC), bonded and insured.
- Approved Snohomish PUD contractor and PSE Trade Ally for HVAC systems and water heaters.
- Written prices before work starts, and permits pulled with the right office.
- Electrical, HVAC and plumbing in one company; financing on approved credit for larger projects.
Warranty and Home Comfort Club
We support the manufacturer’s warranty on covered equipment parts, and we stand behind our electrical installations with a 1-year labor warranty from installation.
Join our Home Comfort Club, a monthly membership starting at $15 a month, and the labor warranty on repairs is extended for as long as your prepaid membership runs, up to 5 years from installation. Ask your technician or comfort advisor for the current plan details.
Lynnwood electrician FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in Lynnwood?
The City of Lynnwood issues electrical permits and conducts electrical inspections for work within city limits. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Who is the electric utility in Lynnwood?
Snohomish County PUD. Panel and service upgrades are coordinated with the PUD for the disconnect and reconnect.
How much does an electrician cost in Lynnwood?
National data puts a typical electrician visit between $163 and $538, around $351, with hourly rates of $50 to $130 (Angi, August 2026). We quote each job in writing.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation tells us whether the existing panel can handle it, sometimes with a load-sharing setting or load management device.
Can you install a standby generator in Lynnwood?
Yes. We size, install and wire standby generators with automatic transfer switches, and handle the permit and inspection.
Can you wire a hot tub or detached shop in Lynnwood?
Yes. Hot tubs get a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit with a disconnect in sight of the tub; shops and detached garages usually get a subpanel. We size the wiring, plan the route and pull the city permit.
Is it safe to backfeed a generator through a dryer outlet?
No. It can energize utility lines and injure line workers. Use a generator inlet with an interlock or a transfer switch, which we install.
What warranty comes with your work?
We support the manufacturer’s warranty on covered equipment parts, and our labor warranty covers installations for 1 year from installation. Home Comfort Club members (monthly membership starting at $15 a month) get the labor warranty on repairs extended for as long as their prepaid membership runs, up to 5 years from installation.
Get an electrical estimate in Lynnwood
An Everett-based coordinator will book a licensed electrician, and you get a written price and permit plan before work begins.
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