Electrician in Seattle, WA
Licensed electricians for Seattle homes and businesses: repairs, panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators and older-home wiring. A $179 visit with diagnostics included, and a written price before any work begins.
Locally-owned since 1977 • Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD) • WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC • BBB Accredited Business since 2002 • Best Pick 2025 and 2026
Seattle electricians, at a glance
Home Comfort Alliance sends licensed electricians to Seattle homes and businesses from its Redmond branch for repairs, panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, surge protection and older-home upgrades. A visit is $179 and includes diagnostics, and you get a written, upfront price before any work begins. We hold WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC (general, EC01).
Book 24/7 by phone or online. Our electricians work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with same-day service when possible. Call (425) 645-0404 or use the form at the end of this page.
Electrical services for Seattle homes
| Service | What we do |
|---|---|
| Repairs and troubleshooting | Breakers that keep tripping, dead outlets, flickering lights, warm switches and partial power loss. Breaker replacement is $171 and a standard outlet replacement $104. |
| Panel upgrades | Replacing fuse boxes and outdated panels, adding capacity, and coordinating a service upgrade with Seattle City Light when the house needs more amps |
| EV charger installation | Level 1 and Level 2 home chargers, with a load check first so the panel can carry the charger. $200 off EV charger install right now. |
| Generators | Standby generator installation, repair and maintenance for Generac and other major generator brands. $1,000 off generators right now; maintenance is $465. |
| Whole-home surge protection | A surge protector at the panel to guard appliances, HVAC equipment and electronics |
| New circuits | Dedicated circuits for heat pumps, kitchens, additions and other new loads |
| Fixtures and safety devices | Ceiling fan replacement ($495) and smoke detector replacement ($46.50, or $36.00 for Home Comfort Club members) |
| Commercial | Electrical service for Seattle businesses as well as homes |
See all our electrical services.
Electrical upgrades for older Seattle homes
Many Seattle houses were wired long before EV chargers, heat pumps and induction ranges. The things our electricians look for in an older home:
- Fuse boxes and small services. A 60 or 100 amp service often can't take a heat pump or an EV charger on top of what the house already uses.
- Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels. These panel brands are often flagged in home inspections, so we check them closely.
- Knob and tube wiring. Original ungrounded wiring in walls and attics, sometimes extended or spliced over the decades.
- Two-prong outlets with no ground, and too few outlets for how the house is used today.
We start with a look at the panel and the load, then give you options in writing. If the answer is a new panel or a bigger service, see panel upgrades in Seattle.
Seattle electrical permits and City Light service upgrades
Permits come from SDCI, not L&I
Inside Seattle city limits, electrical permits are issued by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI), not the state Department of Labor and Industries. A permit is needed when wiring is installed, altered, extended or connected, and most electrical permits need a cover inspection, a service inspection where the service changes, and a final inspection (SDCI, electrical permit). We pull the required electrical permits for the work we do.
When Seattle City Light gets involved
A bigger service, for example going from 100 to 200 amps, also needs Seattle City Light. The steps run in this order:
- An electric service application is filed with City Light; the utility says to allow 4 to 6 weeks for initial processing.
- The electrician installs the new panel and service equipment under the SDCI permit.
- SDCI inspects the service.
- City Light inspects and reconnects power to the new service.
City Light charges the customer for service upgrades (Seattle City Light, apply for new or upgraded service). Before adding an EV charger or a heat pump, we run a load check so you know whether the existing service is enough. Planning a heat pump too? Our HVAC and electrical teams can handle both in one project; see heat pumps in Seattle.
How much does an electrician cost in Seattle?
Our electrical visits start with a flat $179 that includes the diagnosis, so you know the cost of finding the problem before anyone arrives. You then get a written price for the repair before any work begins.
| Home Comfort Alliance electrical prices | Price |
|---|---|
| Dispatch fee, diagnostics included | $179 |
| Standard outlet replacement | $104 |
| Breaker replacement | $171 |
| Ceiling fan replacement | $495 |
| Smoke detector replacement | $46.50 ($36.00 for Home Comfort Club members) |
| Generator maintenance | $465 |
Prices as of September 2026.
For bigger projects, a benchmark helps. Angi puts a Seattle electrical panel replacement at an average of $2,022, typically $870 to $3,202, with permit fees of $240 to $365 (regional estimate, July 2026; not our price). Panel and service upgrade prices depend on the house, so we quote them after a visit.
Current offers: 10% off electrical service or repair, $200 off EV charger install and $1,000 off generators (special offers). Larger jobs can be financed through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, with plans from $179/month* and 0% interest options for qualifying customers (financing).
*Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and monthly payments depend on the amount financed, the plan and your credit. 0% interest options are available to qualifying customers. See lender for full terms.
Book an electrician$179 visit with diagnostics included, and a written price before any work begins.
Same-day electrical service in Seattle
Book 24/7 by phone or online. Our electricians work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with same-day service when possible. A request made in the evening or on a weekend is scheduled for the first business-hours visit.
Sparks, burning smell or a hot panel? Switch off the main breaker if you can do it safely, keep away from the panel, and call 911 if there is smoke or fire. For a downed or damaged service line, call Seattle City Light.
How a Seattle electrical visit works
- Book. Call (425) 645-0404 or book online any time.
- Diagnosis. A licensed electrician from our Redmond branch tests the circuit, panel or device; the $179 visit covers it.
- Written price. You get an upfront price and your options before any work begins.
- Permits and City Light. We pull the SDCI permit when the work needs one and coordinate with City Light on service upgrades.
- Work and inspection. We do the work, test it and schedule the city inspection where required.
- Walk-through. We show you what was done and clean up.
A recent Seattle electrical job: a heat pump circuit in Eastlake
On October 1, 2026, two of our electricians wired a new three-zone Carrier ductless heat pump at an Eastlake home. They added a new two-pole breaker in the home's existing panel and labeled it for the new unit, ran the circuit in conduit to a new outdoor disconnect next to the outdoor unit, and connected the control wiring to the system.
Once the wiring was done, the system was started up and tested. It is the kind of job where having electricians and HVAC installers in one company helps: the heat pump and the circuit it needs are one project and one schedule.
What you get with Home Comfort Alliance
- Licensed electricians: WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC (verify with L&I)
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD)
- A $179 visit with diagnostics included, and upfront, transparent pricing before any work begins
- We pull the required electrical permits
- One company for electrical, heating, cooling and plumbing, so a heat pump and the panel work it needs can be one project
- BBB Accredited Business since 2002; Best Pick 2025 and 2026; serving Puget Sound homes since 1977
Where our electricians work in Seattle
Our Redmond branch sends electricians to homes and businesses in North Seattle (Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, the University District, Ravenna, Wedgwood, Northgate, Lake City), Central Seattle (Capitol Hill, the Central District, Madison Park, Queen Anne, Magnolia) and West Seattle (Alki, Admiral, Fauntleroy, Delridge). Home Comfort Alliance has served Puget Sound homes since 1977. See all our Seattle services, or our electrician pages for Renton, Issaquah and Lynnwood.
Seattle electrician FAQ
How much do electricians charge in Seattle?
Many Seattle electricians bill by the hour; Angi lists electrician labor at about $50 to $150 an hour in its Seattle panel cost guide (July 2026). Home Comfort Alliance charges a flat $179 visit that includes diagnostics, then gives a written price for the repair before any work begins.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Seattle?
Usually, yes. Inside Seattle city limits, SDCI issues electrical permits, and a permit is needed when wiring is installed, altered, extended or connected. We pull the required electrical permits for the work we do.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured in Washington?
Yes. Home Comfort Alliance holds WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC (general, EC01) and is licensed, bonded and insured in Washington under WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD. Both can be checked on the L&I Verify a Contractor tool.
Which Seattle neighborhoods do your electricians serve?
Our Redmond branch sends electricians to North Seattle (Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, the University District, Ravenna, Wedgwood, Northgate and Lake City), Central Seattle (Capitol Hill, the Central District, Madison Park, Queen Anne and Magnolia) and West Seattle (Alki, Admiral, Fauntleroy and Delridge). Call (425) 645-0404 to confirm your address.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
A breaker trips when a circuit is overloaded, when there is a short or ground fault, or when the breaker itself is wearing out. Unplug a few things and reset it once; if it trips again, book an electrician rather than resetting it over and over. Breaker replacement is $171.
Do you offer emergency or 24-hour electrical service in Seattle?
You can book 24/7 by phone or online. Our electricians work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with same-day service when possible, so after-hours requests are scheduled for the first business-hours visit. If you see smoke or fire, call 911.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger or a heat pump?
Not always. We run a load check on your current panel and service first. If the house is on a 60 or 100 amp service or the panel is full, an upgrade or a bigger service from Seattle City Light may be needed.
How long does a Seattle City Light service upgrade take?
City Light asks customers to allow 4 to 6 weeks for initial processing of a service application, and the new service also needs an SDCI inspection before City Light inspects and reconnects it.
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Seattle?
Angi puts a Seattle electrical panel replacement at an average of $2,022, typically $870 to $3,202, plus permit fees of $240 to $365 (regional estimate, July 2026). Your price depends on the panel, the service size and the house, and we quote it after a visit.
Do you work on older Seattle homes with fuse boxes or knob and tube wiring?
Yes. Our electricians check fuse boxes, Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, knob and tube wiring and ungrounded outlets, and give you written options for upgrading them.
Do you install whole-home surge protection?
Yes. We install surge protection at the electrical panel to help protect appliances, HVAC equipment and electronics.
Do you do commercial electrical work in Seattle?
Yes. We provide electrical service for Seattle businesses as well as homes.
Is there still a federal tax credit for home EV chargers?
No. The federal 30C credit for home EV charging equipment ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Our current offer is $200 off EV charger installation.
Sources (checked October 6, 2026): SDCI, electrical permit; Seattle City Light, apply for new or upgraded service; Angi, Seattle electrical panel replacement cost (July 2026); WA L&I, Verify a Contractor. Home Comfort Alliance prices as of September 2026.
Why Choose Home Comfort Alliance in Seattle?
Your Comfort is Our Promise
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Reliable heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical service, all from one trusted company.
To educate and guide you through your options so you’ll find the right solution at the right price.
Knowledgeable and respectful workers who ensure both your own comfort during the installation process, and lasting comfort from your home systems.
Outstanding service, communication, and follow-up, so your home is comfortable now and for years to come.
Book a Seattle electrician
Tell us what is going on. A licensed electrician from our Redmond branch will diagnose it for $179 and give you a written, upfront price before any work begins.
Request an electrician
Book 24/7. Our electricians work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with same-day service when possible.