Category: Residential

HOMEOWNER ALERT! If you have a Federal Pacific Electric Panel or know someone who does, read this NOW! Some Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels have been linked to fires and other safety hazards. FPE panels were among the most common installed across North America for more than three decades. Where...

This Homeowner in Bonneylake is considering selling and decided to upgrade the panel as well as add a couple circuits at the same time. Often we are asked "is my fuse box safe". For the most part fuse panels are safe, much depends on the age, the environment it is...

This ladder is a biggie ......14 foot step ladder, and it's heavy too! Some of the homes we go into  have ceilings that are so high , that we have to bring this monstrous ladder to do our work. If you look closely you can see a round ceiling box...

Per the 2002 NEC code a bubble cover shield is required on all outside weatherproof receptacles.  For safety reasons we're also required to install a weather rated GFCI receptacle. We drilled a hole right through the bricks and connected power to a dedicated circuit.  With the right tools this can...

I didn't see this one comming.   Your favorite music while you enjoy a nice soak in the tub!

This post is dedicated to helping our customers save time and money on simple electrical fixes when possible.  Frequently we receive call when the power goes out in a small part of the home (Bathroom, kitchen, garage etc…) Don’t hesitate to call us but you might be able to fix the issue...

Washington Electric has the breakers u need! if not we have connections with suppliers all over Seattle to get it immediately.  After hours? No problem.....we have arrangements for emergencies too.

It maybe dark and cloudy outside, but it's bright, warm and inviting all year round in this room after we installed six can lights in one day.   These are 6" can lights with white baffle trims.  The lamps are long lasting CFL bulbs.

It's a good thing they don't make electrical panels full of fuses anymore .  This home owner is considering selling the home and contacted us to remove their fuse box .  Most home buyers and home inspectors will require the electrical service to the updated prior to selling. This homeowner...

FPE aka Federal Pacific is also known to cause fires.  notice the severe melting on the bottom left breaker. it looks like the wires have melted and turned 45 degrees where they connect to the circuit breaker! One report showed that some Federal Pacific Breakers failed to operate properly nearly...