Coeur d'Alene Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work across Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding area, seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Whether something stopped working this morning, you have noticed flickering lights or a breaker that keeps tripping, or you have a project that needs a quote, we handle the full range of electrical repair and installation work. Safe wiring. Solid workmanship. Straight answers.
Call (208) 444-9356 for a quote and we will tell you what the job involves before anything is scheduled. Dead outlets usually have a simple cause worth finding.
Seeing flickering lights or a warm outlet? Those are symptoms worth taking seriously, not ignoring until the problem gets worse. We handle the most common residential electrical problems: dead outlets, flickering or dimming lights, breakers that trip repeatedly, burning smells near a panel or outlet, sparking receptacles, and partial power loss to a room or circuit.
A diagnostic visit starts with finding the actual source of the problem. We trace the circuit, check connections, and explain what we find before any work begins. If an outlet has lost power, the cause is often a tripped GFCI somewhere upstream on the same circuit. If a breaker keeps tripping, it may be a wiring fault, an overloaded circuit, or a failing breaker that needs to be replaced. Arc-fault and ground-fault breakers are part of that conversation too, since older homes in the area may not have AFCI or GFCI protection where current code requires it.
We are available every day, evenings included, so you are not stuck waiting until Monday for a repair that should not wait. All electrical work is done to the code inspectors here enforce. Call and we will handle the lights, outlets, and panel.
Before a small wiring issue turns into a hazard, it is worth knowing whether your panel has the capacity to handle what you are asking of it. Many older homes in Coeur d'Alene were built with 100-amp service or panels that were not sized for the loads people run today. Electric vehicle chargers, modern appliances, electric heating circuits, and added living space all put real pressure on a panel that was never designed for them.
We handle panel replacements, 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation, and dedicated appliance circuits for ranges, dryers, dishwashers, and other high-draw equipment. A load calculation is part of the process, so the new panel is sized correctly from the start. For commercial properties, a panel upgrade is often the first step before adding circuits for new equipment or expanding a space.
We are a straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers who need panel work done correctly and want the scope explained before the job starts. The rate is confirmed on the call, and the work is scheduled from there.
Getting your electrical problem handled starts with a quick call. For installation work, that call is where we scope the job, confirm the rate, and get it on the schedule.
We install standard outlets, GFCI outlets, and AFCI-protected receptacles throughout the home. Switch and dimmer replacements are quick work, and recessed LED lighting and under-cabinet lighting are among the most common upgrade requests we handle. For exterior lighting, we wire and install fixtures for entryways, garages, and outdoor living areas. Ceiling fan installation covers both wiring a new fan where no fixture exists and replacing an existing one.
Every installation job gets the same attention to the finish as it does to the wiring. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, and we leave the space clean when we are done. Pick up the phone and we will get rolling.
Kootenai County winters are hard on both homes and the electrical systems inside them. Sub-freezing temperatures, ice storms, and multi-day outages are a regular part of life here, and the homes and properties in this area have specific electrical needs that reflect it. The three services below come up constantly in this region, and we handle all of them.
A standby or portable generator is only useful if it is wired correctly. We handle the electrical side of the hookup: the transfer switch, the dedicated circuit feeding the generator connection, and the panel tie-in that lets the generator carry the loads you need during an outage. Idaho winters bring ice and wind storms that can knock out power for days at a time, and a properly wired generator makes that manageable. We scope the installation on the call and confirm what the job covers before we schedule the visit.
Older homes in the Coeur d'Alene area often have panels that were not built for the loads people run today. EV chargers, electric heating circuits, and modern appliances all draw more than the original service was sized for. A panel upgrade involves replacing the existing panel, updating the service entrance if needed, and confirming that the new installation meets current code. We handle both residential upgrades and commercial panel work for offices, retail spaces, and rental properties. The scope is confirmed on the call before any work is scheduled.
Heat tape keeps exposed pipe runs from freezing during the coldest stretches of winter, and the electrical side of the installation matters as much as the tape itself. We run a dedicated circuit for the heat tape load, handle any thermostat wiring that controls when the system activates, and confirm that the panel has the capacity to carry it. Frozen pipes and roof ice dams are routine winter risks in this area, and a properly installed heat tape circuit is one of the more practical ways to protect a home or building from that kind of damage.
When the power goes out, a whole-home surge protector is what stands between your appliances and the voltage spike that often follows when it comes back on. We install whole-home surge protection at the panel, which covers everything connected to the house rather than just the devices on a single power strip.
For homes with older wiring, we handle full and partial rewiring projects, including knob-and-tube replacement and aluminum wiring remediation. Both present real risks in a home that has been updated over the years, and a wiring inspection is the right starting point before deciding on the scope of work. EV charger installation means running a dedicated Level 2 circuit from the panel to the garage or driveway location, which often connects back to the panel capacity discussion. If the existing service is not sized for the added load, a panel upgrade and a charger circuit get handled together. We make the fix and leave it tidy.
Offices, retail spaces, rental properties, and commercial buildings all have electrical needs that go beyond what a typical home requires. We handle commercial wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, dedicated circuits for equipment, and electrical safety inspections for rental units and multi-tenant properties.
Property managers and landlords often need work scoped and scheduled with minimal disruption to tenants. We keep that in mind from the first call. The person who answers the phone can tell you what the visit involves, what the job requires, and what to expect from start to finish. That makes it easier to plan around a tenant's schedule or a business's operating hours.
Before a small wiring issue turns into a hazard, you want to know what fixing it is going to cost. We confirm the rate on the call, before anything is scheduled, so you know what the job covers before we arrive.
Electrical pricing depends on the scope of the work. A panel upgrade, a full rewire, and an outlet installation are three very different jobs with three very different rates. When you call, we ask about the situation, scope the job, and give you the number for that specific project. Whether you are asking about EV charger installation, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan circuit, or a full service upgrade, the rate is confirmed before we schedule the visit.
Wiring work is checked against code before sign-off, so any issue is caught before the visit is complete. Careful diagnosis. Code-compliant work. Professional service.
We serve Coeur d'Alene as our primary city and cover Kootenai County broadly. Nearby communities we regularly work in include:
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, including repairs and troubleshooting, breaker panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, EV charger installation, backup generator hookups, heat tape wiring, and whole-home surge protection.
If you have a specific job in mind, call (208) 444-9356 and we will tell you what it involves before anything is scheduled.
Warm or discolored outlets, a burning smell near a switch or panel, breakers that trip and will not stay reset, sparking receptacles, and partial power loss to a room are all signs that something needs attention before it gets worse. Flickering or dimming lights under load can also point to a loose connection or an overloaded circuit. Call us and describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you how urgent it is.
Stop using the outlet or circuit immediately and do not reset the breaker if it has tripped. A buzzing panel or a hot outlet can indicate a wiring fault or a failing connection that needs to be looked at before the circuit is used again.
Call (208) 444-9356 and we will walk through what you are seeing and get the job scheduled.
When you call, we ask about the situation, scope the job on the phone, and confirm the price before anything is booked. Once you are ready to schedule, we set a date and time that works for you. You will know what the visit covers and what it costs before we arrive.
A description of the problem or the project is usually enough to get started. For repairs, we ask what you are seeing and where in the home it is happening. For installations, we ask about the panel, the location, and what you are trying to power. The more detail you can give, the more accurate the number we can give you on the call.
Yes. We are available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays. That means you can call after work or on a weekend without waiting for the next business morning to get answers or get a job on the schedule.
Repeatedly resetting a breaker that keeps tripping is not a fix. It is a sign that the circuit is either carrying more load than it was designed for, or there is a fault somewhere along the run. Continuing to reset it without finding the cause can damage wiring or connected equipment. Call us so we can trace the problem and tell you what the circuit actually needs.
We serve Coeur d'Alene as our primary city and cover Kootenai County broadly. We regularly work in Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Dalton Gardens, Hauser, and surrounding communities. If you are outside that list, call and we will confirm whether we can get to you.
It depends on the job. Some work, like replacing an outlet or a switch, requires only that circuit to be de-energized. Larger jobs like a panel upgrade require the main service to be shut off for part of the work. We confirm what will be affected when we scope the job on the call.
It varies by the scope of the work. A single outlet repair or a ceiling fan installation might take an hour or less. A panel upgrade or a rewiring project takes considerably longer. When you call, we give you a realistic estimate of the time involved based on what the job actually requires.
Kitchen circuits carry a high load, and a breaker that trips repeatedly in the kitchen usually means the circuit is overloaded or there is a fault in a connected appliance or outlet. Running too many high-draw appliances on the same circuit at once is a common cause, but a wiring fault or a failing breaker can produce the same result. Call us and we will figure out whether the circuit needs to be repaired, replaced, or supplemented with a dedicated line.
Call us at (208) 444-9356 and we will work out a new time.
We ask for as much notice as you can give so we can fill the slot with another job and get you rescheduled as quickly as possible.
Coeur d'Alene Electrical Company is available seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM. One call is all it takes to get the job scoped, the rate confirmed, and the work scheduled. We trace the fault. We fix the wiring. We restore the power.
Call (208) 444-9356 for a quote.
Below is a breakdown of the electrical work we handle across Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding Kootenai County area. Each service is scoped on the call before anything is scheduled, and the price is confirmed before work begins. Whether the job is a straightforward outlet replacement or a full panel upgrade, the process is the same: we find the fault, explain what it involves, and get it handled to the code inspectors here enforce.
| Electrical Service | What the Job Involves | When You Need It | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well-Pump Circuits | Dedicated well-pump circuit installationPressure switch and control wiringPanel capacity check for pump loadCircuit protection and grounding | Rural and semi-rural properties in Kootenai County running a well pump | A well pump draws significant current on startup. The circuit needs to be sized for that startup load, not just the running load. |
| Heat Tape Installation | Dedicated circuit for heat tape systemGFCI protection at the outletLoad sizing for total tape footageRoof and pipe application wiring | Idaho homeowners managing frozen pipes or roof ice dams through the winter months | Heat tape is an electrical installation, not a plug-in fix. A dedicated circuit and proper GFCI protection are required for the system to run safely. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Flickering lights and dead outletsFault tracing and circuit testingGFCI and AFCI verificationGrounding and bonding checks | Homeowners and property managers dealing with unexplained electrical symptoms | Warm outlets, buzzing switches, and breakers that keep tripping are symptoms worth tracing to the source rather than resetting and hoping they stop. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | New fan wiring and mountingFixture replacementSwitch and remote wiringBox reinforcement where needed | Bedrooms, living rooms, and covered outdoor spaces adding or replacing ceiling fans | Older ceiling boxes are often not rated for a fan's weight and movement. We check the box before the fan goes up. |
| Garage & Block-Heater Circuits | Dedicated garage outlet circuitsBlock heater outlet installationTimed or switched outlet wiringLoad assessment for garage panel | Homeowners in Kootenai County who need reliable power for vehicles during hard freezes | Block heater outlets need to be on a circuit that can handle the load reliably through overnight use in sub-freezing temperatures. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge protector installationWhole-house voltage spike protectionProtection for appliances and electronicsCoordination with panel upgrade if needed | Homeowners with sensitive electronics or properties in areas prone to outages and power fluctuations | A surge protector at the panel covers every circuit in the house, not just the devices on a single strip. One spike event can cause damage across multiple rooms. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runsWhole-home and partial rewiringKnob-and-tube replacementAluminum wiring remediation | Older homes with outdated wiring or any property adding new circuits for added load | Aluminum wiring needs careful attention at every connection point. We check the full run rather than just the visible terminations. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and under-cabinet lightingExterior and security lightingMotion sensor fixturesCommercial lighting layout | Homeowners upgrading interior lighting or adding outdoor security and pathway lighting | Outdoor lighting in this climate needs fixtures and wiring suited to freeze-thaw cycles. We confirm the right approach for the location before the install. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Ranges, dryers, and refrigeratorsWorkshop and garage equipmentHome office circuitsLoad sizing for each appliance | Homeowners adding a major appliance or workshop equipment that cannot share a circuit | A shared circuit that is already near capacity is not the right answer for a large appliance. We size the dedicated circuit to the actual draw of the equipment. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installationGenerator hookup and wiringLoad calculation for the panelStandby and portable generator connections | Homeowners and businesses preparing for multi-day winter outages in Kootenai County | The transfer switch is what keeps utility and generator power from running at the same time. It is not optional, and it needs to be installed correctly the first time. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and wiring condition reviewOutlet and grounding assessmentGFCI and AFCI coverage checkWritten findings after the visit | Home buyers, landlords, and homeowners who want to know the condition of their wiring | An inspection before a home purchase or a rental compliance review can surface issues that are easier to negotiate before closing than to fix after. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Failed breaker replacementFuse panel assessmentOverload diagnosisArc-fault breaker installation | Circuits that trip repeatedly or breakers that will not hold a reset | A breaker that trips under normal load is usually telling you something about the circuit, not just the breaker. We check the run before swapping the part. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | Standard and GFCI outlet installationUSB and specialty outletsDimmer and smart switch wiringKitchen and bathroom code updates | Homes adding outlets, updating older receptacles, or meeting code requirements in wet areas | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. We confirm what is in place and what needs updating. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgradesLoad calculationsBreaker panel replacementSubpanel additions for garages and outbuildings | Older homes that cannot carry modern electrical loads or are running out of circuit capacity | A load calculation is part of every upgrade so the new service is sized for what the home actually draws, not just what it drew when it was built. |
| Snow-Melt System Wiring | Dedicated circuit for snow-melt mat or cableThermostat and sensor wiringGFCI protection for outdoor circuitsLoad sizing for full system footage | Driveways, walkways, and entryways in northern Idaho where ice accumulation is a recurring problem | Snow-melt systems run on dedicated circuits with outdoor-rated GFCI protection. We size the circuit to the total wattage of the system being installed. |
Call (208) 444-9356 to get a price on the job and find out what the work involves before anything is scheduled.
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