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Lightning Electric
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my electrical panel upgraded, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the quality of work and professionalism! From start to finish, the team was knowledgeable, punctual, and extremely thorough in explaining what needed to be done and why. The installation was seamless, and they made sure everything was up to code, safe, and neat—no shortcuts. My home feels so much more secure knowing the electrical system is modernized and built to handle today’s demands. They even took the time to walk me through the new panel so I fully understood how everything works. It’s rare to find a company that combines technical expertise with genuine customer care, but they did just that. I highly recommend them to anyone needing electrical upgrades—you’ll have peace of mind knowing the job is done right!"
Full Residential Electrical Upgrade: Transition from Knob-and-Tube to Modern Wiring, Installation of New Devices, Recessed Lighting in Living Room and Basement, and Dedicated Washer Line
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Waibel Electric
4.8(
730
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1947

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently purchased a new hot tub and asked Waibel to come out and give us a quote on the price of the work. We would need a new 50 amp line run from our panel in the basement to our outside patio on the opposite side of the house. Chuck was quick to come out that same week and take a look at our situation. He explained the work that would be involved and gave us a quote. We had another electrician come out and give a quote and theirs was $800 higher than Waibel’s–so we hired Waibel. The ice storm that came through in February prevented Waibel from completing the job on the initial day they said they would come out, but Chuck was able to reschedule me for less than a week later. The two electricians that came out were very diligent and friendly and completed the work quickly and to my satisfaction. My area was left very clean and they even replaced the drywall that they had cut out to make it easier for me to patch. I would definitely use Waibel again for other electrical work."
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Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Safe Electric & Plumbing
4.7(
49
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We absolutely loved using Safe Electric! Bob, Eric, and Don were extremely knowledgable and treated us with the upmost respect! They walked with us at the end of each day to show us the progress and make sure everything was still in line with what we were wanting. We had electric ran to a shed, a panel upgrade and the main wire from the meter replaced. We are extremely pleased with the quality of their work and professionalism of the guys! We won't use anybody else!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Electric of Columbus
4.4(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an estimate done on some electric work, and James Pinson did an excellent job. He was very thorough, clear with his suggestions, and the pricing was very competitive. Based on James's visit and the estimate he provided, I chose Mr. Electric to complete the work."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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J’s Electrical & Maintenance Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I had a previously chosen pro from Angi's not show up to upgrade my 50+ yr. old electrical box after confirming the appointment two weeks earlier and paying a $1,600.00 deposit. So I started over searching for an electrician on Angi's List to do the job. Jeremy from J's Electrical/Maintenance responded quickly and provided an estimate with pictures I texted him. We scheduled an appointment for within the week (Sunday, his choice) and he got the job done. It rained off and on that day but most of the outside work was completed between showers. Jeremy was a good communicator, kept me up dated on arrival, supplies needed, time table, and what I needed to know about my new electric box. I look forward to using his handyman services for other projects in the future."
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Safe Electric and Plumbing
4.6(
43
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Craig Desrosiers with Safe Electric did fantastic work for me right before Christmas. I liked how he arrived on the dot on time. I was so pleased with his work in fact, that I hired Craig a second time today, 12/27 for an additional several hours to install more Lutron Caseta radio dimmer switches for our home and landscape lighting control, which I love. He also installed new duplex outlets that were expertly cut and fished with no holes for me to patch and paint -what a relief and huge convenience to me. This was a very challenging job, especially since they were undoing improperly completed work previously done by a less experienced and unreliable electrician that I foolishly hired as side work (don't ever do that like I did a month ago, because you do NOT get what you think you paid for). Spend the money, hire a recommended licensed, experienced, and honest electrician. He tirelessly trouble shot and traced extensive track lighting fixtures throughout our mid century modern home. It helped to have all items purchased and ready for him to install. The few things I didn't have, he easily had ready to install from his work van. He was definitely prepared. Craig didn't cut any corners, he charged me a fair hourly rate, and most important: everything was done this time perfectly and safely. I feel strongly that when resale time should ever come around in the future years from now, I won't have any further issues or questions from a buyer's pesky home inspector, thanks to his job done right. 'Wish I'd called him first! I now have his cell number saved in my phone, and will gladly pass it on to anyone who asks me in passing if I know of a good electrician I can recommend. Call Craig first! He's the Lutron master pro, and he's been a licensed electrician for over 30 years...and his experience and professionalism shines bright and safe in my home, that's for sure."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KAP Electric
4.6(
77
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired KAP for several projects from installing a whole house generator, house rewiring to installing light fixtures. Either a large or small job they were professional. I highly recommend them for any electrical work."
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Columbus, OH

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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