Renaissance Electric and Power Systems

Electrical, Ceiling Fans, Lighting,

About us

We are a full-service electrical contractor providing exceptional quality and value-oriented services to residential, commercial and industrial clients of all sizes. The reason we can offer you such a great price is that we get all of our material direct from the manufacturer and as a courtesy we can pass that savings on to you! Our commitment to our clients is unsurpassed. We are easily accessible by phone and email. We recognize the value of your time, and work hard to avoid unnecessary delays. You can rely on our technicians to arrive on schedule and ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner. All of our employees have to pass a rigorous background check and are drug tested monthly through a third-party company.

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Home Electrical Inspections, Home Generator Systems, Panel Change-Outs, Full-Repair Changes, Generator Transfer Switches, Hot Tub Circuits, Circuit Upgrades, Troubleshooting, Computer Circuits, Maintenance & Repair, Breaker & Fuse Replacement, Electric Baseboard & In-Wall Fan Replacements, Hot Water Tank Circuits, Light Fixture Installations & 220-Volt To 110-Volt Conversion. Anything and everything electrical

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8233 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
6%
3
2%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-233 of 233 reviews

Mary Ann L.
07/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Erik was quick to respond and get something scheduled and called a day ahead to verify the appt. He came and took down the old fan / installed the new one very quickly. Checked out my other problem which couldn't be quickly fixed, but I won't hesitate to call him back when I'm ready to do that project.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan and checked a problem with my doorbell.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Melanie C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We needed a larger service panel because we will need to do more wiring at a later date. We are also remodeling the bathroom and wanted the bathroom on a separate circuit. We took advantage of an Angie's list special offer by Renaissance Electric. Erik was very prompt and courteous. I felt that he was knowledgeable and thorough. He checked outside and determined that we had no grounding, which we suspected was the case. When we had that bad storm the next day, I felt much better that we had the house grounded. I was surprised that I didn't have to have the electricity off that long for Erik to switch the panel. He also answered my questions patiently and to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical service panel with larger panel and installed ground wire on outside of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Greg N.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This service was done as part of an Angie's List special for upgrading up to 10 outlets. We only had 7 which needed replacing. Erik arrived early, evaluated the outlets and confirmed that the work could be completed with existing wiring. Worked quickly and was done within an hour. I had asked him to take a look at one more outlet that was a two-prong in the basement, but was clearly out of code. He told me that, unfortunately, it was not covered by the special (some wiring fixes were needed to get it up to code), and we scheduled time to complete that work. Very professional and informative.
Description of Work: Upgraded 7 two-prong outlets to grounded three-prong outlets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

patricia W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were very thorough, were on time for all appointments, worked in a timely manner. And they did a great job cleaning the area when they were done. We would not hesitate to call them in the future.
Description of Work: New circuit breaker box, increased circuit amperage, and new main service line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Marianne S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have used him more than once. It worked out well, because I had him come back. It has not blown yet, so I guess it is fine. He seemed like a nice enough guy and knew what he was doing. He impressed me enough to have him come back and do some other things around the house. When I had him put that in, I had a new garage door put in which was not electrical at the time and he told me that it was not put installed correctly and he fixed that. They came out with in a reasonable amount of time. I will use him again.
Description of Work: Renaissance Electric install a whole house surge protector.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$249

Frank O.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, electronic repair
  + 0 more
It went very well, he was on time and he did what he said he was going to do. There was a misunderstanding at first but everything got striated out and everything is great.
Description of Work: They switched out my electrical box.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$849

Lisa D.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Once they completed the thorough assessment they identified the problem and fixed it timely and thoroughly. They updates us constnatly throughout their assessment to keep us informed of their progress.They put everything back in it's place and left no mess behind. They even re-installed covers, switches and a light fixture that were left apart from the previous electrician. Cannot speak highly enough about their skills and professionalism.
Description of Work: Challenging electrical issue that Ryan and Don spent detailed time investigating and troubleshooting to get to the source of the problem. This issue stumped 2 electricians before we called Renaissance. They thoroughly assessed all 3 levels of the house until they found it as well as looking for any contributing issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$720

Beverly P.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The experience was great. They provided good service, did a great job and were responsive. He is very good.
Description of Work: I used Renaissance Electric for electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michele G.
07/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
We had a great experience with Renaissance Electric. Erik was very professional. He sent an email confirmation after we set a date to replace our old ceiling fan; he then followed up the day before the installation with a phone call reminder. He also called the day of installation because he was ahead of schedule and he wanted to know if it was convenient to come earlier, it was, and so he was about a hour early. Erik was polite, professional, quick and efficient. We will definitely us this company again.
Description of Work: Installed a new ceiling fan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Cindy H.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have used Renaissance Electric in the past so when I needed an outlet updated I called Erik. As usual, Erik was wonderful. Called to let me know that he could come earlier than we discussed, showed up promptly, and had the job finished in a short amount of time. I will always use Renaissance Electric for any work that I need done and recommend them to all my friends and relatives.
Description of Work: Replaced existing outlet with GFCI outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Peter O.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great, not only was Erik prompt and on time, he was very professional. He also let me know 30 minutes prior to arrival that he was on his way, a skill that I wished a lot more people would learn. He checked the electrical box to make sure that everything looked good to change the plugs out. It took Erik about 45 minutes and after that he also gave me a price quote on putting outlets and lights in my garage. Overall top notch, glad I checked them out. Thanks again Erik!
Description of Work: Changed 10 of my 2 prong outlets to 3 prong.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Tom H.
06/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
working through the details and installation
Description of Work: panel swap

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$890

Alan S.
06/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called them for an issue with no electricity going to the living room. i had to call twice because no one called back starting on 06/06/2013. I received a call back on 06/07/2013 promising to give me a call back the next day he was going to come that weekend and quoted me a lot of money per hour to come but at that time i just wanted someone to at least come out and was willing to pay.....I'm still waiting for that call back and it is June 21st. I should be happy it wasn't an emergency. i am very disappointed after reading mainly good reviews.
Description of Work: absolutely nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Renaissance Electric and Power Systems
You are incredibly mistaken sir. We do not nor have we ever charged an hourly rate. All work since 2005 has been bid by the job. In fact we have no communication record of you ever contacting us whatsoever. I believe you have us confused with another contractor. Please remove this review as it is giving us an unfair rating,

Carole N.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They made the initial phone call. I sent them pictures and I haven't heard from them since. I feel like they should have contacted me back but they haven't. I see that they are still offering deals but they haven't fulfilled mines yet. Not receiving a phone call to say that they are busy or there is a delay is what makes me very unhappy so far with their service. I would greatly appreciate a phone call back. *They had given me a phone call back almost immediately after the original post of this and will be coming back in a few days. He had problems with his secratary passing away and he was not aware of the other calls being delayed. I am going to honor him and I feel that he will come to the home and inspect what needs to be done.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $849 for Complete Electrical Panel Swap-out with FREE Whole House Surge Protector Installed!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$849

Julie D.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Erik was fantastic! I am a divorcing Mom of two young children. I can't even begin to explain the number of times I've had outrageously high quotes and condescending little lady attitudes I have received since I purchased this house. He was prompt, courteous and finished the job quickly. His quote was actually lowest, he was flexible with scheduling and I appreciated that he was able to provide a quote using digital pictures I e-mailed. I know that if I need an electrician in the future I will definitely contact Renaissance Electric.
Description of Work: Installed whole house grounding and a new, large electric box with a built in surge protector. The house was built in 1963 and everything was original. I now have 21 extra breakers and no longer worry about my electric work being unsafe or tripping overloaded breakers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Laura S.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had problems in my kitchen with not being able to run my microwave and toaster oven at the same time. The breaker would shut off every time. As I had nowhere else to move either appliance I thought I would need a new outlet. I called Erik and he scheduled an appointment for today- Father's Day. I asked if he was sure he wanted to come out on a Sunday- and Father's Day to boot, and he said it was no problem- that's a dedicated worker! I had explained what the problem was so he came prepared to do any type of work that might need done to correct the problem. After doing some checking as to what was running on the circuit, he checked the main electrical panel and found that the incorrect sized breaker was installed by a previous electrician that had worked here during a remodel. Thanks to his good investigative work I didn't need a new outlet after all. He was able to replace the old smaller breaker with the correct sized larger one in a flash and now I can safely run both my microwave and toaster oven at the same time with no problems and no popping breaker! Erik is great to work with- he went the extra mile to come up with a solution to my problem that fit my meager budget. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who wants a professional job done, and done well. I know any time I need anything electrical I'll be calling Erik.
Description of Work: Checked what items were on a circuit and replaced breaker to correct size.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Diane L.
06/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We purchased the whole house electrical inspection special deal through Angie's list in the Fall of 2012. We wanted the inspection for safety reasons to help us prioritize what repairs or updates we should complete. I had to call the company several times before we could get it scheduled. We were given a myriad of reasons it could not be scheduled in a timely manner such as: family issues; conferencing in Las Vegas; backed up with work; etc. I was concerned that the certificate would expire, but they assured me it would not. Eric finally scheduled with us and spent about 30 minutes doing the walk-through inspection. He did not dismantle any of the outlets, and as far as I could tell the inspection was very superficial. He did not take any notes at all and when I mentioned this, he said he remembers it all in his head. He did recommend a major project to bring the electrical more up to date. I asked him why the inspection was not more thorough, he said it would cost us much more money to do a more thorough inspection. I thought that's what we were paying for. Even after all of this, we told Eric we'd like to schedule the project he recommended, which was over a $1,000.00 project. He said we needed to call his office to schedule. I said what do I tell them. He said just tell them you want to schedule the project I recommended during the inspection. I did what he asked and left the office a message. They called back and said they could not help me. That ended our relationship with this company. We feel as if we have to start all over, and the money we spent on this inspection was money wasted.
Description of Work: whole house electrical inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$129

Response from Renaissance Electric and Power Systems
That is not the whole story. But first, let me point out that our base service call price is more than what you paid for the inspection, which BTW was 99$ not $129. We were there for 64 minutes (as per our vehicle tracker) and walked you through the entire home. You had told us that your time frame for completion was within a 3 day window. This was after we told you our availability and our unavailability we had to complete this project. We told you on several occasions that our schedule was limited as was our availability. We gave you the option to do it at a later date or an earlier date then originally offered and you refused. We worked very hard to be accommodating to you and still left us a bad review. This truly makes me sad as we did everything in our power to try and please you. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time to resolve this issue.

Michael C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric before coming to my home discussed various options I might want to consider. Once decided on he arrived as scheduled and worked with out break to remove and install all new components. My location may be a little far from his normal service area. If you use his service all I can say is stand back he will not let the dust settle.
Description of Work: Electrical panel replacement and upgrade with high end Siemens product. Also installed transfer switch for power outage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

DORIS D.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The owner provided the service. His work was excellent. After finishing the work that we had contracted for, he walked through the house with me and advised me on some minor electrical repairs that I intended to complete myself.
Description of Work: installed a larger electrical panel box and updated all fuses

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Jonathan W.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We highly recommend Eric and look forward to him doing future work for us.
Description of Work: Eric did an outstanding job installing two light fixtures and fixed a switch for us, in which the lights work fine. He arrived on time and completed the job in a timely fashion.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$640

Response from Renaissance Electric and Power Systems
Allow us to shed some light here as to what really happened. We were contracted to install a series of lighting and switches. All prices were given before the work was even started. What the customer failed to explain is that the 640.00 was not to install a light fixture. The entire room was snaked with new wires and partially rewired. Our fee for installing a light fixture is and always has been $35. The second light fixture that we "complained" about was missing parts and could not be installed without them. This is a common problem when purchasing lighting online. The bracket required was not a commonly stocked item. Had we known the model and make of the fixture this would not be an issue. It was also not brought to our attention that the light fixture chosen by the homeowner would take close to an hour just to put together. It must have had over 50 components! As far as the mess goes (and this really bothers me) we asked for a vacuum to clean up after ourselves and was told not to worry about it.Even after insisting on cleaning we were told they would do it themselves. We are very particular about leaving a job site cleaner then when we arrived. This is simply protocol. We are extremely upset about this review as the facts here were misconstrued to make it seem like all we were interested in was money. I assure you, potential customer if you read our exemplary reviews you will see that these people were just looking for a reason to complain. I guess you can't please everyone no matter how hard you try.

Loraine B.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall my experience with Erik Lowry was a good one. As I stated before, I now have peace of mind with the new panels installed. The ones I had were old. I did not have any empty places on the old panel, now I have some in case I need to add something.
Description of Work: I had my electrical panel replaced with a larger one with a surge protector. I also had a panel upstairs replaced, which was an addition to our home back in 1984. Erik arrived on time and everything was done in 3 hours. I am pleased with his work and his professionalism. I didn't mind paying the extra money for having a larger panel installed and the new one put upstairs. I now have peace of mind with the panels installed. The one downstairs was installed when the house was built in 1976, so I really needed an upgrade. I would use this company again if I need anything electrical done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,749

Debbie I.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The original request was to put in de icing cables but upon his looking around at the circuit breaker he found that the old one was corroded from water damage. Upon taking down the old panel he found a leak of which he patched up for us. The new circuit breaker has been installed. We are waiting for him to come back to put in the de icing cables. Everything thus far has been excellent and he really saved us from a major headache.
Description of Work: He preformed an electric panel swap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$849

Herb C.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went fine. They did come out on Saturday, which I appreciated.
Description of Work: They replaced my outdoor outlet with ground fault outlet. They also changed a switch inside and didn’t charge me extra.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$249

Larry L.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was done promptly and easily by the owner, Erik Lowery - from the first phone call to the actual project was hassle free. Erik showed up on time, and finished even quicker than expected, so being without electric service while the work was done on a chilly day, wasn't an inconvenience at all. He left the work area neat, so no cleanup was needed. He explained any and every question ... patiently I might add! He also took the time to give us estimates on other electrical work we were contemplating and being pleasantly surprised at the pricing, we have opted for a few more jobs we have wanted done on this house, at a future date. So thank you to Angies List for introducing us to Renaissance Electric!
Description of Work: Electric panel swap out thru Big Deal offer. We upgraded it to a twin panel 40 circuit center.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,349

Katherine K.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had a bit of a rocky start due to the original appointment not being noted properly, and they ended up being a no show. After I called them to find out what had happened, they apologized for the error, and scheduled me in very quickly to be seen again. The second appointment went MUCH better! The electrician arrived as scheduled, evaluated the problem, and fixed what he could at that time. I had already spoken with the owner prior to the appointment. It was decided that the MAJOR bulk of the work would be done during the remodellinng process.
Description of Work: Rennaissance evaluated my ancient outlets, and we discussed how to best do the rewiring in the most economical and efficient manner (due to my upcoming major remodelling projects.) They also fixed an error, by another electrical company, in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Contact information

370 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

http://www.lightuppittsburgh.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA032900
Trade License Locale
Pennsylvania
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania: Home Improvement Contractors
Trade License Expiration
01/30/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Ceiling Fans,
Lighting,
Generator,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems

FAQ

Renaissance Electric and Power Systems is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Renaissance Electric and Power Systems accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Renaissance Electric and Power Systems offers free project estimates.
Yes, Renaissance Electric and Power Systems offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Renaissance Electric and Power Systems does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Renaissance Electric and Power Systems offers emergency services.
Yes, Renaissance Electric and Power Systems offers warranties.
Renaissance Electric and Power Systems offers the following services: Home Electrical Inspections, Home Generator Systems, Panel Change-Outs, Full-Repair Changes, Generator Transfer Switches, Hot Tub Circuits, Circuit Upgrades, Troubleshooting, Computer Circuits, Maintenance & Repair, Breaker & Fuse Replacement, Electric Baseboard & In-Wall Fan Replacements, Hot Water Tank Circuits, Light Fixture Installations & 220-Volt To 110-Volt Conversion. Anything and everything electrical

Contact information

370 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

http://www.lightuppittsburgh.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day