Current Electric Co

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Since 1983, Current Electric Co. has been providing homes and businesses throughout Milwaukee and surrounding areas expert electrical solutions. From whole home rewiring and service panel upgrades to lighting installation and outlet replacement, our highly trained electricians have you covered. We take the time to deliver unparalleled workmanship and customer service every time. Our local and skilled electricians work quickly and cleanly to restore your electric system as soon as possible while using cutting-edge products and techniques to ensure long-lasting and energy-efficient solutions. With years of commercial and residential electric experience, no job is too big or small for our highly trained team.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Serving all electrical needs, new construction, remodeling, maintenance & repairs, low-voltage -data, cable & phone, design, build, site & landscape lighting, generators, fire alarms, lights, switches & outlets, solar energy.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Financing Available

Reviews

4.7981 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 101-125 of 981 reviews

Frank S.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
fast reply, instant quote quality work...all you could ask for.
Description of Work: update 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
$500

Bruce O.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent, the quality of the work was great, the guys were on time for the estimate and completed work. They checked in with me multiple times when they thought the work may deviate from the original scope. They took care of all the permitting and made arrangements for the inspection to complete the permit.
Description of Work: Upgrade service to 100 amp and correct miscellaneous wiring issues

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lorie O.
03/2018
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The project was complicated by the old age of the house (old wiring) and by the fixtures I selected for replacement. One was a ceiling fan/light combination and required the installation of a new junction box in the attic space above the bedroom. Dan explained everything and was confident he could complete the project immediately. He was very organized, efficient & professional. The work was done quickly & with minimum disruption. I was beyond satisfied. I will be calling Dan for all my future electrical projects—and you should too!
Description of Work: Install 2 ceiling light fixtures

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
$500

Robert K.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We called because our power kept going off. Dan’s quick response saved our home from a potential fire. The electrical service needed to be changed. Dan and his crew were professional and did an excellent job. We would highly recommend them....thank you Current Electric ! Bob & Jackie K (Milwaukee)
Description of Work: Electrical service

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

Robert W.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Repairman came in, looked it over, made a few quick tests and gave us the quote. After we agreed on the price, he tracked down the problem and replaced a defective heat sensor on the recessed light fixture. When completed, he cleaned up the small mess in the shower. He explained everything to me as he progressed. Good Service, Good Repairman and Fair Price!
Description of Work: Recessed light in the shower was dead

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

Shelley H.
01/2018
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall the project went well. My house flooded and I was living with no utilities, including no running water or electricity (except for running some pumps with a generator). They came the first or second day from when I called, and hooked up an emergency outlet so I could run pumps without the generator Then they returned one or two days later to finish the work. They showed up with everything they needed, and worked in my wet basement that was full of wet debris all day, in July with no air conditioning, and yet remained pleasant throughout. I think their prices are high, but everyone raises their prices in an emergency and their work is generally very well done. They did give me credit for two outlets and light that they didn't replace. My only complaint would be that they actually placed my outlets lower on the basement walls than they were previously - even though the reason they had to be replaced is because they flooded. I would have preferred that the outlets were placed higher. Also, because they replaced three of my outlets with dedicated outlets specifically for the sump pumps, they ultimately left me with fewer usable outlets than I had, including the one that provided power to the water heater. I had to have another electrician add an outlet when I had the water heater replaced.
Description of Work: I needed a new electrical panel and outlets replaced after a flood. They also re-attached the electric meter.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100

Response from Current Electric Co
[Member Name Removed], sorry we did not live up to your expectations, we would have loved the opportunity to make it right for you. If you choose to use us again please know that we will always make every effort to ensure that you are thrilled with the work we do.

Danna H.
01/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We called Current Electric initially for the replacement of our ceiling light fixture (~16ft ceiling, and a 50+lb existing fixture.) We were scheduled right away (for a few days out,) and they sent two people for the job, because of the weight of the fixture. Joseph W. and his associate were extremely professional, polite, and skilled at their work. Our fixtures were switched out in under 30min, they updated the dimmer for improved LED capability, and were able to replace a GFCI outlet outside that had been rusted out from being improperly "fixed" before we bought our house. They also gave us quotes for other things. All in all, their quotes came in a tad over what we had seen online/called around about, but the service kind of makes up for it. The peace of mind and professionalism is worth a lot. We will definitely be calling them back!
Description of Work: 16ft Ceiling Light Fixture/Dimmer Replacement, Outdoor GFCI Outlet Replacement

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
$602

Greg C.
01/2018
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ended up needing a new light sensor. Took 30 minutes to identify and fix. All told, $160. Kind of pricey for the work, I think. But, they fixed it and did a good job. In addition, never received an invoice.
Description of Work: Outdoor lighting was not working.

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

$160

Response from Current Electric Co
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for considering us for your electrical needs. We are happy that Brian was able to quickly identify the issue and fix the problem the same day. I do see a receipt was emailed over to you the next day. We hope that you would consider using us in the future. Thank you again for your business.

Pete D.
10/2017
1.0
electrician, lighting, home security systems
  + 1 more
Terrible! They convinced my mother to replace ALL the bulbs in her house as the old bulbs were no longer up to code. They put in very expensive LED bulbs. Replacement bulbs were not needed, as all of the bulbs were working just fine! And then they threw away all the old bulbs! Just trying to take advantage of an elderly lady! I would never recommend them or use them again!
Description of Work: Smoke alarms to be fixed and one light receptacle to be replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Current Electric Co
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to speak with me on this situation. It is never our intent to mislead anyone. We will be out later this month to replace some of those bulbs with softer ones free of charge.

Steve P.
09/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The original electrician couldn't make the appointment at 7:30 this morning but they sent someone else out this afternoon. Dale came and got everything working in short order. He was awesome to work with, very friendly and explained everything he did to me. I'm always looking for an electrician I can trust and now I have found them. I have more major work that needs to be done in the basement and I will rely on them again in the near future. Highly recommend Current Electric.
Description of Work: Check two outdoor sockets that weren't working.

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
$45

Response from Current Electric Co
[Member Name Removed], thank you for the kind words. We look forward to doing more work for you in the future!

Joseph C.
09/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Our experience with Current was wonderful! From the office receptionist to the field electricians they were all professional and a pleasure to work with. The price quoted was reasonable and the service team did a nice, great job. They also took good care to protect the floor and furniture in the house and cleaned up when they were done. I highly recommend Current and I look forward to hiring them for future electric projects!
Description of Work: Install lighting, install bathroom exhaust fan, lighting rewriting

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
$3,500

Response from Current Electric Co
[Member Name Removed], we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and are happy you experienced that from beginning to end. We are thrilled that we had the opportunity to help you update your new home.

Mary Beth N.
08/2017
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Set up an appointment weeks ago to have electrician quote some residential work. Was told he/she would be here around 9:00 am, as I was second stop of the day. This was confirmed twice by Current scheduling staff the day before, and I returned the second call to say I would be here. Electrician didn't show. I called company at noon; scheduler remembered talking to me the day before and said she'd look into it. Came back few minutes later to say yes, I was scheduled and she would call the electrician. and call me back. When she did, she said the electrician spent more time than expected on previous project and would arrive sometime this afternoon. I cancelled at that point. After sitting around for 4 hours waiting, why would I wait an unknown amount of time more? Why didn't someone from Current Electric call to say there was a significant delay? Plus, Current Electric charges for quotes. The scheduler knew I had been waiting all morning; a company truly interested in my business would have offered to waive the fee. I cannot recommend this company at all.
Description of Work: Quote for service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Current Electric Co
[Member Name Removed], thank you for the feedback. We have a new Customer Service team in place and our scheduling process was not explained to you, and for that I am sorry. We respect our customers' time and someone should have followed up with you to let you know the electrician was still on his first job. We pride ourselves on the best customer service and in this case we did not deliver. Please know that we are working hard with our team so that this does not happen again. I understand that you may have already contacted someone else for the quote, if not I would like the opportunity to do so, and of course in this case willing to waive our service truck fee.

JEAN I K.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was a big job and took several days. The crew did a good cleanup job. The building inspector approved all work.
Description of Work: Full duplex 200 amp service change Additional request for steel conduit and dryer outlet with 30-amp breaker and wires -- cost of this additional request seemed excessive: $746.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,896

keisha J.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dani was knowledgeable and arrived on time. He listened to my description of the problem and was able to diagnose and correct it fairly quickly. He also checked my entire breaker box after completing the work &also gave tips & suggestions to help ward off future problems. The amount I paid was very reasonable. I also referred this company to a coworker and she was just as pleased with the work they did for her. Thank you Angie's List for helping me hire the right contractor!
Description of Work: Electrical
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather W.
07/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Scheduled for a Friday as the 2nd appt of the day, tech arrived early afternoon and informed me there wasn't time to install fan. I had described scope of job in great detail when making appointment but there apparently was a disconnect between schedulers and electricians. I was very upset with the scheduling, not with the tech who was professional, calm, polite,etc. The tech was immediately on the phone trying with other techs to rearrange schedules so that I could be fit in before first appointment on the following Monday to install the fan. Since the installation is normally a 2 person job, two techs showed up Monday. The job was meticulous, finished product was perfect and great care was taken to protect wood floors, furniture, area rug. The installation took about 3 hours, partially in a difficult attic space of a mid rise condo building on a very hot day. The area was clean when they left. The techs were very respectful of my home. Although the initial appointment had some conflict, the tech went above and beyond to resolve it to my great satisfaction. As with all plumbing and electrical jobs, the bills always seem pricey but I would rather pay once for a perfect job and have peace of mind that everything was safely installed or repaired. Awesome tech, awesome tech's boss who was the 2nd installer, awesome outcome. I have been thoroughly enjoying my new fan since. This is the third time in about 10 years that I have used Current Electric and each time I have been impressed by the expertise and professionalism of the techs. I will certainly use them for all my electrical needs.
Description of Work: Replaced burnt out dimmer light switch, replaced non functioning duplex outlet, installed junction box and ran electrical line to assemble and install new ceiling fan in existing mid rise condo 10.5' ceiling, and wall switch.

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
$600

yelena K.
06/2017
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had a bobcat hit a power line running out to the shed from my farmhouse, I called current electric, was blown off two days in a row, finally decided to pay for the emergency service ($250+) after which representative came out immediately, cackling and giggling and told me that he wasn't going to do it as it wasn't going to be to code. He did get up on a ladder and tell me he wouldn't even know how to hook it back up (there were 3 wires sticking out, a red, a black and a white) Then tried to use scare tactics to tell me that my service panel is "dangerous" and to look online at ismypanelsafe.com which its not, (iv had it inspected within the last year). Oh, the best part, told me that the company would have to redo everything in my house and it would cost $3000-4000. That they would send a quote. I wasted 3 days time, and over $250 for absolutely nothing. Oh, the tech did say that it sucks that I still have to pay the emergency fee even though they did nothing. He did say, they are easy, but not cheap. I called another company and had it fixed the following week. This place is a JOKE. Don't waste your time.
Description of Work: "I'm easy but I'm not cheap"

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


Response from Current Electric Co
[Member Name Removed], thank you for your feedback. I am sorry we were not able to make it out to you at your original scheduled time. As a licensed, insured and bonded electrical contractor, all estimates we provide must be compliant with today's National Electrical Code. We are sorry that we were not able to help you out in this situation but we are glad that you were able to have the work repaired.

James S.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Because my main panel and sub-panel are full, several tandem breakers needed to be installed to accommodate moving/adding of other circuits. Work preformed was very neat and professional. They arrived same day I called for estimate and work was done 2 days later. Everything went well. Will be calling them again for electrical service as Current Electric is my new electrician.
Description of Work: Replace bathroom dimmer switch. Upgrade bathroom outlet to GFCI which required new circuit and separate wiring. Install Whole House Surge Suppression device at panel. Installed 5 Tandem circuit breakers to accommodate new panel upgrades.

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

Matthew S.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We lost power to our garage and I called expecting to wait a few days for service. They actually had a technician in the area and found an hour to fit us in. My wife and I were very impressed with Donny's timeliness and attention to detail. Not to mention he was just a good guy. Great experience and will definitely go back for future work.
Description of Work: Issue with electrical in garage

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

Pat R.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were professional, on time and gave me what I wanted.
Description of 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

Nancy P.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
All work was completed satisfactorily.
Description of Work: We had a bedroom ceiling fan and new light and fan electrical switch that needed replacing and other small electiric jobs in the house. All were completed well. We would use Current Electric again. This is the second time that we have used and been pleased with their services.

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

Christi F.
04/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They are a pleasure to work with. Arrived on time. Both guys were friendly and knew what they were doing. They completed everything efficiently and cleaned up after themselves before they left. There work and professionalism is outstanding.
Description of Work: New outlets (with circuit breakers) added to basement and new light fixture during this appointment. In the past, have also had them install all outside lighting and fix interior light switches.

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
$500

Jeffrey M.
02/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Once again I am amazed by their service. They gave me the option to have an electrician out the next day. I had to ask for a week later as I was not expecting to get in so fast. On the day of, Joe W., the electrician was right on time. He was very polite and professional. He put his booties on and had blankets out as to not track in dirt. I gave him a walk through and he gave me recommendations on the items I needed. He also provided me some great recommendations down the road of ways to make things better and whether its something I could do myself. This was super helpful. For weeks I was trying to google how to do some of these tasks… but he knew right away. I should have saved myself the stress and just called them up. Along the way he found out my electrical box wasn’t configured correctly. I had him write up a quote and it was pretty cheap to fix so I had him do it as well. He was never pushy about it. Just very informative. I had supplied most of the supplies, fan, etc…but a couple things I didn’t get the right item so he ran to the wholesale store and picked up the right parts. He was back in no time with another electrician. They cranked out everything in a few hours, a lot faster than either of us thought. They knew exactly what was needed and help solve me some of the headaches of how the heck they were going to do something without causing me drywall issues or access issues. When done, they cleaned up everything. I tested it all and it worked better than I imagined. I am super excited for everything they were able to help me out with today. I would definitely recommend.
Description of Work: I needed the electrician to review a flickering light on the Bathroom exhaust fan to make sure there were not wiring problems. Since I was having them review, I wanted them to replace the original Broan fan/heater/light exhaust fan with an updated model (in first floor bathroom with no access from above, so didn't know how they could do it, but they did!). Secondly, I needed to replace a bedroom light fixture with a ceiling fan and change out the receptacle for a new dimmable/fan remote. The third thing was to fix living room fan. The fan currently is connected with a light dimmer and not a fan control (which is bad for fan motor). I wanted dimmable lights as well as fan speed. Right now you dim the control and it dims both lights and fan….plus this is bad for the motor, didn’t realize that when we bought the house. I wanted something in the wall vs a wireless remote. I really didn't know how to do this, and they easily knew what to do and it works great! Fourth, in my electrical box they found that it was not wired up properly. I had them fix the issues for safety and then relabel the switches as they weren’t labeled correctly.

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
$1,400

Lennis M.
02/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a good job on the installation. However, I paid extra to have them handle the city inpection. They forgot to do it. When I called to check and see if it had been done, it had not been done. They did arrange for the inspection after I call and it was taken finally taken care of.
Description of Work: They replaced the line from the house to the garage.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Steven L.
02/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Receptionist was able to schedule a consultation when I first called. Attic fans came within a couple of days after the consultation visit and were installed the next week. From my first call to the job being completed was about one week - can't beat that! Everyone was very professional, friendly and courteous. Kevin seemed very knowledgeable about attic ventilation and installation of attic fans. The new fans were installed so that they now operate much more quietly than what was there previously. I would definitely use Current Electric again.
Description of Work: Attic fans installed, new outlet for attic installed, and timer switches on bathroom exhaust fans

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

Jessica M.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Wonderful. Kevin and his crew(Steve, Taylor, Dale, Keenan, and Dan) were professional, very nice and performed their jobs very well. Thank you guys! We have used Current in the past, and will use it again in the future if needed.
Description of Work: Service upgrade with a handful of other things.

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

Contact information

2942 N 117th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222

https://currentelectricco.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Generator,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Appliance Repair,
Basement Remodeling,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Phone Wiring,
Water Heaters

FAQ

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

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Current Electric Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
No, Current Electric Co does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Current Electric Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Current Electric Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Current Electric Co offers emergency services.
Yes, Current Electric Co offers warranties.
Current Electric Co offers the following services: Serving all electrical needs, new construction, remodeling, maintenance & repairs, low-voltage -data, cable & phone, design, build, site & landscape lighting, generators, fire alarms, lights, switches & outlets, solar energy.
Ask for Details.

Contact information

2942 N 117th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222

https://currentelectricco.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM