Electrician in Tacoma, WA
Residential & Commercial Electrical Services in Tacoma
When you need an electrician in Tacoma, you want an experienced electrical contractor who can work confidently with the wide variety of homes, businesses, and electrical systems found throughout the city. 253 Electric provides professional residential and commercial electrical services throughout Tacoma and the surrounding Pierce County area.
Tacoma’s housing ranges from older homes in established neighborhoods to renovated properties, newer construction, apartments, and modern townhomes. Electrical needs can vary just as widely. One homeowner may need help troubleshooting an aging circuit or improving an older electrical system, while another may need additional capacity for an EV charger, heat pump, remodel, hot tub, or backup-power system.
253 Electric is a family-owned Pierce County electrical contractor with more than 20 years of industry experience. We’re Powered by People, which means quality workmanship, clear communication, and taking good care of our customers come first.
Need an electrician in Tacoma? Call 253 Electric at 253-266-9571 or contact us today to request electrical service.
Complete Electrical Services for Tacoma Homes
Electrical systems have changed considerably over the decades, and Tacoma has homes representing many different periods of construction.
Regardless of when your home was built, today’s household can place substantial demands on its electrical system. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, modern appliances, home offices, computers, entertainment equipment, security systems, hot tubs, and other technology all need safe and reliable power.
253 Electric provides electrical repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and upgrades for homeowners throughout Tacoma.
Whether you’re dealing with an electrical problem today or planning improvements to your home for the future, we’ll evaluate the existing electrical system and help determine the right solution.
Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting
Electrical problems often require more than simply replacing the device where the symptoms appear.
A dead outlet may be related to another device elsewhere on the circuit. A breaker that repeatedly trips may indicate an overloaded circuit or another problem. Flickering lights, intermittent power, buzzing equipment, or unexplained electrical behavior can all deserve a closer look.
253 Electric diagnoses and repairs electrical problems including:
- Dead outlets and switches
- Frequently tripping breakers
- Flickering or dimming lights
- Partial power outages
- Overloaded electrical circuits
- Faulty or damaged wiring
- GFCI and AFCI problems
- Burning electrical smells
- Buzzing outlets, switches, or panels
- Electrical code and safety concerns
We’ll work to identify the underlying cause and provide an appropriate repair rather than simply treating the most obvious symptom.
Electrical Improvements for Older Tacoma Homes
Older homes are an important part of Tacoma’s character, but electrical systems installed decades ago weren’t designed around the equipment and technology homeowners use today.
That doesn’t mean an older home automatically needs to be rewired or have every electrical component replaced. It does mean that the condition, capacity, and configuration of the existing electrical system become especially important when problems develop or you’re planning a renovation.
253 Electric can evaluate existing electrical systems and provide improvements including:
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Wiring repairs and replacement
- Outlet and switch upgrades
- Additional circuits
- GFCI and AFCI protection
- Grounding improvements
- Panel replacement
- Subpanels
- Additional electrical capacity
- Lighting improvements
- Electrical upgrades during remodeling
We’ll evaluate what’s actually installed and recommend improvements based on the condition of the electrical system and the needs of your home.
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Tacoma
Your electrical panel is responsible for distributing power throughout your home, and available capacity becomes increasingly important as you add larger electrical loads.
Homeowners often begin thinking about their electrical service when planning to add:
- Level 2 EV chargers
- Heat pumps and HVAC equipment
- Electric ranges and appliances
- Hot tubs and spas
- Home additions
- Kitchen remodels
- Garage or workshop equipment
- Dedicated 240-volt circuits
- Generator and backup-power systems
- Additional electrical circuits
253 Electric provides electrical panel replacements and upgrades in Tacoma, including service upgrades, subpanels, additional circuits, breaker replacements, load calculations, and related electrical improvements.
Before recommending an upgrade, we’ll evaluate your existing service, available electrical capacity, and the additional loads you plan to install.
Home Rewiring & Wiring Improvements
Renovating an older home can uncover electrical wiring that no longer fits the way the property is being used.
Some projects may only require modifications to a few circuits. Others can involve more substantial wiring improvements as walls are opened, rooms are reconfigured, or the electrical demands of the home change.
253 Electric provides residential wiring and rewiring services in Tacoma for remodeling projects, additions, electrical system improvements, and other appropriate applications.
Depending on the project, that can include:
- Replacement wiring
- New branch circuits
- Additional outlets
- New switches and controls
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- Lighting circuits
- Grounding improvements
- GFCI and AFCI protection
- Panel and circuit improvements
We’ll evaluate the existing wiring and the scope of your project to determine what electrical improvements are appropriate.
EV Charger Installation in Tacoma
Home charging makes switching to an electric vehicle considerably more convenient.
253 Electric installs Level 2 EV chargers and dedicated 240-volt charging circuits in Tacoma for Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and other electric vehicle manufacturers.
Before installation, we’ll evaluate your electrical panel and available capacity.
If your electrical system can accommodate the additional load, we’ll install the appropriate dedicated circuit and charging equipment. If additional electrical capacity is required, we’ll explain your options.
253 Electric is also a Tesla Certified Installer for Tesla Wall Connector installations.
Electrical Work for Home Remodeling
A remodel is one of the best opportunities to improve an electrical system because you’re already making changes to the home.
253 Electric provides electrical work for kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, home offices, garages, basements, living spaces, and larger home renovations in Tacoma.
Depending on the project, we can provide:
- New wiring
- Additional outlets
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- Recessed lighting
- Decorative lighting
- Switches and controls
- 120-volt and 240-volt circuits
- Panel improvements
- Additional electrical capacity
We can work directly with homeowners or coordinate with contractors to provide the electrical infrastructure required for the finished project.
Kitchen Electrical Upgrades
Modern kitchens can be some of the most electrically demanding rooms in a home.
Ranges, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, disposal systems, countertop appliances, lighting, and other equipment may require dedicated circuits and properly located outlets.
253 Electric can provide electrical work for kitchen improvements including:
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- GFCI-protected outlets
- Additional countertop outlets
- Range and oven circuits
- Recessed lighting
- Pendant lighting
- Under-cabinet lighting
- Switches and dimmers
- Wiring for kitchen remodels
- Panel improvements when additional capacity is required
We’ll coordinate the electrical work with the layout and equipment planned for your kitchen.
Indoor & Exterior Lighting
Lighting is one of the most noticeable electrical improvements you can make to a home.
253 Electric installs and upgrades:
- Recessed lighting
- Kitchen and bathroom lighting
- Under-cabinet lighting
- Ceiling fixtures
- Chandeliers and decorative fixtures
- Ceiling fan wiring
- Exterior home lighting
- Patio and deck lighting
- Landscape lighting
- Security lighting
- Garage lighting
- LED upgrades
- Switches and dimmers
Whether you’re replacing a few outdated fixtures or redesigning the lighting throughout a remodeled home, we can provide the necessary wiring, circuits, switches, and controls.
Generator & Backup Power Installation
A prolonged power outage can interrupt many of the systems your household depends on.
Heating and cooling equipment, refrigerators and freezers, internet equipment, home offices, security systems, lighting, communications, and other important equipment can all be affected.
253 Electric installs whole-home generators and backup-power systems for Tacoma homeowners.
We’ll help determine which circuits and equipment you want available during an outage and install the necessary electrical connections and transfer equipment.
Whether your goal is protecting essential circuits or creating a more comprehensive whole-home backup solution, we’ll help determine the electrical requirements.
Hot Tub & Sauna Electrical Wiring
Hot tubs, spas, and saunas require properly sized electrical circuits and appropriate safety protection.
253 Electric provides hot tub, spa, and sauna electrical wiring in Tacoma, including dedicated circuits and equipment connections.
We’ll make sure the installation includes appropriate GFCI protection, grounding, disconnects, circuit capacity, and other required electrical safety measures.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
The number of electronic components connected to a modern home’s electrical system has increased dramatically.
Computers, televisions, HVAC equipment, appliances, chargers, networking equipment, security systems, and smart-home devices can all be vulnerable to electrical surges.
253 Electric installs whole-home surge protection in Tacoma to provide another layer of protection for your home’s electrical system and connected equipment.
Installed at the electrical panel, whole-home surge protection can help protect circuits throughout your home from damaging voltage spikes.
Commercial Electrician Serving Tacoma
As Pierce County’s largest city and a major regional employment center, Tacoma has electrical needs that extend well beyond residential properties.
253 Electric provides professional electrical services for Tacoma businesses, commercial property owners, landlords, contractors, and facility managers.
We provide commercial electrical services for appropriate offices, shops, retail spaces, service businesses, multifamily common areas, and other commercial properties.
Our commercial electrical capabilities include:
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Commercial lighting installation
- LED lighting upgrades
- Additional outlets
- Dedicated circuits
- Equipment connections
- Electrical panel work
- Additional electrical capacity
- Tenant improvements
- Remodeling electrical
- Exterior and security lighting
- Other commercial electrical installations
When an electrical problem interferes with normal business operations, we’ll work to identify the issue and provide an appropriate solution while minimizing unnecessary disruption.
Commercial Lighting & Electrical Improvements
A commercial space needs lighting and electrical infrastructure that work for the people using it.
253 Electric can install and improve commercial lighting, outlets, switches, circuits, and other electrical components for existing businesses and remodeled spaces.
Projects may include:
- LED lighting upgrades
- Interior lighting
- Exterior lighting
- Security lighting
- Additional outlets
- Dedicated equipment circuits
- Switches and controls
- Panel modifications
- Electrical troubleshooting
We’ll evaluate the existing electrical system and the needs of the business before recommending improvements.
Tenant Improvements & Commercial Remodeling
When a business moves into a new space, the existing electrical layout may not match how the new tenant plans to use it.
Walls may move. Equipment may change. Work areas may require new outlets or circuits. Lighting may need to be completely reconfigured.
253 Electric provides electrical work for commercial tenant improvements and remodeling, including:
- New outlets
- Lighting
- Switches and controls
- Dedicated circuits
- Equipment connections
- Panel modifications
- Additional electrical capacity
- Wiring for reconfigured spaces
We can work with businesses, property owners, and contractors to provide the electrical infrastructure required for the finished space.
Why Tacoma Homeowners & Businesses Choose 253 Electric
Whether we’re troubleshooting a faulty circuit in an established home, installing an EV charger, upgrading an electrical panel, or completing electrical improvements for a business, we approach the job with the same focus on safety, workmanship, and communication.
20+ Years of Experience
Our work is backed by more than two decades of hands-on electrical industry experience.
Licensed & Experienced Electricians
253 Electric provides professional, code-compliant electrical solutions for homes, businesses, remodels, and property improvements.
100% Guaranteed Work
We stand behind our workmanship and want our customers to feel confident about the electrical work completed on their property.
Family-Owned & Pierce County Based
253 Electric is a family-owned electrical company based in Graham and serving Tacoma and communities throughout Pierce County.
We’re not a national franchise or an out-of-area company trying to establish a foothold in Tacoma. Pierce County is our home service area, and our reputation with the homeowners and businesses we serve here matters to us.
Powered by People
It’s more than our tagline. We believe a good electrician should clearly explain what’s happening, answer your questions, respect your property, and provide work they’re proud to stand behind.
Serving Tacoma & Surrounding Pierce County
253 Electric provides electrical services throughout Tacoma and the surrounding Pierce County communities from our home base in Graham.
Our service area includes Tacoma, Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, Frederickson, Graham, Sumner, Lake Tapps, Bonney Lake, Orting, Roy, Buckley, Eatonville, Enumclaw, and surrounding areas.
Whether you need help troubleshooting an electrical problem in an established Tacoma home, you’re renovating your property, or your business needs professional electrical service, contact 253 Electric to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Service in Tacoma
Do you provide residential electrical service in Tacoma?
Yes. 253 Electric provides residential electrical services throughout Tacoma, including troubleshooting, electrical repairs, panel upgrades, wiring improvements, EV chargers, generators, lighting, dedicated circuits, remodeling, hot tub and sauna wiring, surge protection, and other electrical improvements.
Do you work on older homes in Tacoma?
Yes. We work on homes of many different ages. We’ll evaluate the existing wiring, circuits, electrical panel, and other components involved in your project and recommend appropriate repairs or improvements based on what we find.
Can you rewire an older Tacoma home?
We provide residential wiring and rewiring for appropriate projects, including renovations, additions, damaged or outdated wiring, and other electrical improvements. We’ll evaluate the existing system and determine the scope of work required.
Can you upgrade my electrical panel?
Yes. 253 Electric provides electrical panel replacements and upgrades in Tacoma, including service upgrades, subpanels, additional circuits, breaker replacements, and related electrical improvements.
Do I need a larger electrical panel for a heat pump or EV charger?
Not always. The answer depends on your existing electrical service, current household loads, and the requirements of the new equipment. We’ll evaluate the available capacity before recommending an upgrade.
Do you install EV chargers in Tacoma?
Yes. 253 Electric installs Level 2 EV charging stations and dedicated 240-volt charging circuits for many major electric vehicle manufacturers.
Do you install Tesla Wall Connectors?
Yes. 253 Electric is a Tesla Certified Installer for Tesla Wall Connector installations.
Can you provide electrical work for a kitchen remodel?
Yes. We can provide new wiring, dedicated appliance circuits, outlets, lighting, switches, controls, and other electrical improvements required for kitchen remodeling projects.
Can you wire a hot tub or spa?
Yes. 253 Electric provides electrical wiring for hot tubs and spas, including dedicated circuits, disconnects, grounding, GFCI protection, and other required electrical components.
Do you install whole-home generators?
Yes. We install generators and related backup-power electrical equipment. We’ll help determine which portions of your home you want available during an outage and design the electrical installation accordingly.
Do you provide commercial electrical service in Tacoma?
Yes. 253 Electric provides commercial electrical troubleshooting, repairs, lighting, dedicated circuits, equipment connections, panel work, tenant improvements, remodeling electrical, and other commercial electrical services in Tacoma.
Do you provide electrical work for commercial tenant improvements?
Yes. We can provide lighting, outlets, dedicated circuits, wiring, panel modifications, equipment connections, and other electrical improvements for appropriate commercial remodeling and tenant-improvement projects.
Do you offer emergency electrical service in Tacoma?
Yes. 253 Electric offers 24/7 emergency electrical service for urgent electrical problems. If you’re experiencing sparking, burning electrical smells, significant power loss, damaged electrical equipment, or another potentially dangerous electrical issue, call 253-266-9571.
Need an Electrician in Tacoma, WA?
Whether you’re troubleshooting an electrical problem in an older home, renovating your property, upgrading your electrical panel, installing an EV charger, or need professional electrical service for your business, 253 Electric is ready to help.
From electrical repairs, wiring improvements, and panel upgrades to EV chargers, generators, remodeling, lighting, surge protection, and commercial electrical work, you’ll receive experienced workmanship from a Pierce County electrical company committed to doing the job right.
Powering Homes. Building Trust.
Call 253 Electric at 253-266-9571 today to schedule residential or commercial electrical service in Tacoma, WA.
