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Central Electric Co

Electrical, Lighting, Earthquake Retrofitting,

About us

If you’ve ever hired a less-than-professional electrical contractor, you understand the need for better options. When hiring an electrician, why take the chance? For a higher standard of electrical service, you need the time-tested expertise of Central Electric Co. We go the distance by traveling to your home or business throughout the Wasatch Front. One call connects you to a qualified electrician in Ogden, UT as easily as it does to Salt Lake or Provo/Orem. Because we’ve been around for over 80 years, we understand Utah businesses, industries, and residents. We know what electrical repairs and upgrades are most critical for you. Any electrician should be licensed and bonded for your safety. But, we take it a step further by offering an eco-friendly power analysis so you can go green. We will help you with a smarter design or electrical retrofit to save energy in your home or business-which saves you money, too. When you choose Central Electric Co., you can be confident that your electrician will be comfortable with complex telecom/data system installation as well as simple switch installation. We’re happy to help with any size of electrical project, and we do it with ease.

Business highlights

114 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Electrical Service - Troubleshooting Circuits, Install Security Lights, Install New Receptacles & Switches, Upgrade & Servicing Panels, Check, Repair, & Install Outdoor Lighting, Cabling - Data & Phones, Check, Repair, & Install Co2 Smoke Sensors, Full Home Automation, Electrical Wiring - Basements, & Telecom & Data.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.826 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
8%
3
4%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-25 of 26 reviews

P L.
09/2016
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Did not have the courtesy to return my calls or give me a firm price quote just left me hanging thank you Brandon
Description of Work: Rewiring half of my house couldn't diagnose full problem just going to by pass

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,000

Brian C.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a short in the main fuse box. They were able to pinpoint the problem and fix it

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

Eric H.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
work done carefully and well. Very professional and clean
Description of Work: installed 4 prong outlet for a dryer and a new box that it would fit into

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
$116

Steven A.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very friendly service tech called ahead that he was picking up parts and would arrive with the hour. Professional job on the wiring and breaker repair. Would recommend Robbins Central Electric for future projects.
Description of Work: Wired in 220 line with a whip to a hot tub. Repaired a breaker on the house service.

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
$211.5

David R. M.
11/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were prompt and did a good job. To me, it was a little pricey but perhaps that is the going rate. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They replaced the balast in an 8ft light fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Elizabeth B.
08/2014
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Rewired outdoor security lights. I asked him to simply locate the cut wires and splice them. Instead he installed a junction box and ran wire to install a new light pole. I was also surprised he didn't have what he needed so he charged us to go to the store and get the box.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


David R. M.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good.
Description of Work: Wired a new swamp cooler.

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
$170

Steven A.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Brandon was punctual (called ahead), and professional. The job probably took less than 2 hours. I had originally called "Atom" Electric, but was forwarded to Central Electric...I am guessing they bought Atom Electric? Highly recommended!!
Description of Work: Repaired double-tapped neutral wires in service box, installed new breaker, wired in a 240V hot tub with 15ft whip. Called first, Mike e-mailed quote, then I called back to schedule an appointment.

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
$223

WILLIAM K.
04/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Brandon came at the appointed time. He looked at the project, made notes, and said he needed to talk to his boss. Two weeks later, I had not heard from Brandon. I have received the other bids, but not for Central Electric. So I called Brandon on March 28th. He appologized for being late and promised to be back to me on Monday April 1. It is now mid-week, and Brandon never did call or come by with their bid. I do not expect that I will be hearing from Central Electric. I assume they are not interested. But the point is that they have a customer who is waiting for a response, either positive or negative. It is very unprofessional to just ignore the customer and hope he will go away. I well expect the owner will now respond to this report by saying something like ......... "We are very professional in our work and dealing with customers. Somehow this one fell through the cracks. We appologize and will take steps to see it does not happen again." We know it's just hog-wash. I made the effort to call and remind them, and they broke their promise. I would not recommend this company to anyone....... period.
Description of Work: We built a new large garage (22 x 36). Need electrical work and connection. Called Central Electric and explained the job on the phone. Lady said she would send Brandon Swenson, Field Tech, to look at the project and give us a bid.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Cynthia M.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great job no problems.
Description of Work: Replaced breaker and switch in my store. Great attitude.

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
$150

Gwyndolynn G.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
No surprises, great service. Arrived on time, prepared, friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Moved around wiring, installed switches, did exactly what we asked and charged what they said.

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
$300

Ed C.
09/2011
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
See above. Do be clear on time limits. Do find out who's really in charge (accountable). Don't box yourself in by having other work (carpeting installed) scheduled when they say they will be finished.
Description of Work: They re-wired our old house, and did the job, but the four day estimate turned into four weeks. Clean-up was marginal, at best, and there were communication problems. They hurried to finally finish, and left some work poorly done, and some undone. I was so glad to have them out of the house, I did not bother to call them back. Good news: their cost was thousands under the other Angie's List bidders. I guess you get what you pay for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$12,000

Lori N.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very good. The job was complicated and the man who came to work for us pulled it off well. He was pleasant. We had a bit of scheduling problems with them, but we were able to work it out. They were very competent. They are helpful and cheerful. I would use their services in the future also.
Description of Work: I used Central Electric Co to do some work in our bathroom. It was a complicated job. I used their services in July.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Traci G.
06/2011
5.0
earthquake retrofitting, electrician
  + 0 more
Perfect -- there were there on time, they got it done quickly, they invoiced me later.
Description of Work: Moved two electrical boxes in bathrooms and centered them over mirrors, fixed outdoor security lights.

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
$200

Gwyndolynn G.
02/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I really liked how responsive they were. They were on time, and they came when I called. They actually arrived early for the appointment. They were very professional. They did exactly what they said, and the estimate was exactly what the price was.
Description of Work: They capped a light switch. They installed or rewired that switch on a different wall. They also added an outlet on a wall.

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
$275

david H.
07/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Whole experience with them was good
Description of Work: Wired power to a pergola

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
$400

Natasha M.
06/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dirk came to give a bid and we were immediately struck by his knowledge, professionalism and commitment to doing an excellent job (this was after having other electricians in to assess the work we wanted done). He provided us with a bid very quickly and scheduled a date to do the work. His employees were on time, incredibly meticulous and thorough, and did a wonderful job. Dirk was also good at taking on additional tasks that we decided should be done after-the-fact (e.g. installation of attic vents and fans). We will definitely recommend Dirk to our friends.
Description of Work: Removal of Knob and Tube wiring in attic, installation of bathroom exhaust fan, installation of GFCI plugs in bathroom and kitchen, installation of attic vents and fans, replacement of cable between panels.

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
$2,100

Shane B.
05/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They arrived ontime and worked for about 2 hours until the job was complete. Friendly and prompt, but I thought the service was a little pricy.
Description of Work: Hooked up my 220 Volt Dryer and 110 Volt Washer outlets.

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
$350

karen S.
04/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was excellent. They came out the very next day. The gave me a bid. It was very reasonable. It took a few day because they had to coordinate with the power company. I called several companies and most of the bids were in the $2200 to $2500 range, because my house is 50 years old the code had changed. Able told me they could call the power company and get a various and do it for $400. I really appreciated that. The pole looks great.
Description of Work: They put a new weather head- the back pole had been bet by a tree. I didn't realize it was bent until the roofing contractor I had out told me. He said it was rusting and would be dangerous because it could brake and all of my electrical lines would fall to the ground.

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
$410.92

Larry V.
10/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The Central Electric technician supplied all parts and labor at reasonable cost. Work was started and finished on schedule. New cables were run from the new electrical box to the new driveway control box. A snow sensor was installed. All systems worked without problems. Nice Job.
Description of Work: Upgrade home electrical service from 100 amp to 200 amp, and hook up new Heated Driveway System. Included was to remove old, and install a new electrical entry box. Shut-off and Turn-on was scheduled with Rocky Mountain Power. Cables were run from new service box to driveway entry box. 6 new circuits were added to supply the driveway. Also install an automatic "snow sensor" to trigger the driveway in addition to the manual timer control. Also provide a special control breaker for alternate generator power supply.

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
$2,700

Terry D.
06/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
If they feel something is not needed they won't do it. They're prices are good. They come out the same day you call them. They're the best.
Description of Work: They come out and check everything for free.

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

Thomas C.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was doing a remodel of our great room. I was performing a good deal of the work myself. However needed a good electrical contractor to wire our fireplace insert,run new wiring, install a low-voltage lighting system. Able was highly recommended and proved to be very professional and performed great work on budget. I will use them for all our future needs.
Description of Work: We had a remodel project and had Able do a variety of work from running new electrical and installing low voltage lighting systems. They did a great job, on budget,were very professional, on time and did a great job.

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
$1,500

MIchael R.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed-up on time, very professional, completed work at quoted price.
Description of Work: Electrical installation for a Hot Tub.

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
$704

BRUCE W.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work is superb. Other electricians who have seen their work comment on how good it is. We have experienced one or two missed appointments, but these were non-emergency minor installation work and he is worth waiting for.
Description of Work: Numerous electrical installation and repair jobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

06/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
THE SERVICE WAS A VERY GOOD, PLEASANT EXPERIENCE. HE GAVE US THE ESTIMATE QUICKLY, AND THEY STARTED WORK RIGHT AWAY. ALL OF THE WORK WAS FINISHED IN A TIMELY MANNER. I WAS SURPRISED HOW QUICKLY IT WAS FINISHED.
Description of Work: REMOVED OLD LIGHTING. REPLACED WITH NEW LIGHTING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
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Contact information

564 Evesham Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

www.central-electric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Earthquake Retrofitting,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Electronic Gadget Repair

FAQ

Central Electric Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Central Electric Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Central Electric Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, Central Electric Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Central Electric Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Central Electric Co offers emergency services.
Yes, Central Electric Co offers warranties.
Central Electric Co offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Electrical Service - Troubleshooting Circuits, Install Security Lights, Install New Receptacles & Switches, Upgrade & Servicing Panels, Check, Repair, & Install Outdoor Lighting, Cabling - Data & Phones, Check, Repair, & Install Co2 Smoke Sensors, Full Home Automation, Electrical Wiring - Basements, & Telecom & Data.

Contact information

564 Evesham Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

www.central-electric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed