Kentwood Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work across Kentwood and Kent County, Michigan. Whether you have a tripping breaker at home, need new circuits wired for a business renovation, or want to get a panel upgrade on the calendar before winter hits, we take the call and get it scheduled. We are open every day from 5 AM to 9:30 PM, so you are not waiting until Monday to talk to someone who can actually scope the job.
Call (616) 226-9351 for a quote, and you will get a straight answer on what the work involves and what it costs before anything is booked.
Most homeowners can't tell a minor wiring issue from a serious one, and that uncertainty is exactly why a diagnostic visit matters. Flickering lights, dead outlets, a breaker that keeps tripping, a burning smell near a receptacle, a sparking outlet, or a section of the house with no power at all are all situations where a diagnostic visit is the right first step. Some are simple. Some point to something deeper in the wiring. Either way, the fault gets traced before anything is replaced.
A diagnostic visit covers the symptom you called about and the surrounding circuit. We check the panel, test the wiring path, and identify the root cause rather than swapping parts until something works. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test, so you are never left guessing about what was found or what was done. Call us and we'll walk you through the fix.
You shouldn't have to chase an electrician for answers, whether you are a homeowner replacing outlets in a kitchen remodel, a landlord keeping rental units up to code, a property manager coordinating electrical work across multiple units, or a small business owner adding circuits for new equipment. We work across all of those situations and scope the job the same way every time: figure out what is needed, give you the price, and get it done.
Outlet and switch work, lighting, ceiling fans, wiring for additions and renovations, dedicated circuits for major appliances, GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor locations, AFCI protection in bedrooms and living areas - all of it falls within the work we do for residential and commercial customers across Kent County.
Outlet installation and replacement covers standard receptacles, USB-integrated outlets, weatherproof and outdoor outlets, and GFCI devices wherever code requires them. Dimmer switches, motion sensor switches, and smart-switch wiring all follow the same process: confirm the circuit can support it, wire it correctly, and test it before we leave.
Lighting work includes recessed LED installation, light fixture replacement, under-cabinet lighting, security and motion sensor lights, and landscape lighting circuits. Outdoor lighting in particular requires weatherproof boxes and proper circuit protection, and we handle the full run from panel to fixture. Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Ceiling fan installation involves more than swapping a fixture. Older boxes are often not rated for a fan's weight and movement, and the wiring has to support a switched circuit for both the fan and the light. We handle new installations, replacements, and situations where no ceiling box exists yet and a new circuit needs to be run.
Dedicated appliance circuits - for dryers, ranges, refrigerators, and other high-draw equipment - are a common request in both homes and commercial kitchens. A 240-volt outlet for a dryer or a range requires its own circuit sized to the load, run from the panel directly to the appliance location. We do the load calculation, pull the circuit, and install the correct outlet for the equipment.
This area has every kind of panel and circuit in it, from modern 200-amp services in newer builds to fuse boxes and knob-and-tube wiring in homes that have not been updated in decades. A panel that cannot carry the load a home actually puts on it is a problem that shows up in tripping breakers, warm panel covers, and appliances that do not perform the way they should.
Panel replacement and upgrade work covers breaker panel replacement, 200-amp service upgrades, fuse box replacement, subpanel installation, and service-entrance work. We keep you informed from the initial assessment through the final inspection, so you know what changed and why. Whole-home rewiring, knob-and-tube replacement, and aluminum-wiring remediation are also work we handle - older wiring that was installed to a different standard than what modern loads require.
West Michigan winters are hard on homes and on the electrical systems inside them. Extended sub-freezing temperatures, ice storms, and heavy snow loads create conditions that put real demands on panels, circuits, and backup power. The services below come up regularly here because of that, and we handle all three across Kentwood and the surrounding area.
A multi-day outage in January is a different problem than a summer storm that knocks power out for a few hours. Generator hookup work covers transfer switch installation, interlock kits, standby generator wiring, and the panel connections that let a generator carry the loads that matter most when the grid goes down. We scope the job to the panel and the loads, so the installation is sized correctly for the home or building it serves.
Kent County's housing stock includes a wide range of panel ages and conditions. An older panel that was adequate when the house was built may not carry the load a modern home puts on it, particularly when electric heating, EV chargers, and backup generator connections are added to the picture. We do the load calculation, identify what the panel can and cannot support, and size the upgrade to what the property actually needs now and in the near term.
Roof de-icing cables and pipe heat tape are routine in Michigan homes because ice dams and frozen pipes are routine winter risks. Both require a dedicated circuit sized to the load, run to an exterior-rated outlet or a direct connection depending on the setup. We handle the circuit, the wiring, and the outlet installation so the heat tape is on its own protected circuit rather than sharing capacity with something else.
We know schedules shift, so we keep booking flexible, and EV charger installation is a job we schedule around what the panel can support before we run the circuit. A Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and the panel needs the capacity to carry it. We assess the panel first, identify whether an upgrade is needed, and run the circuit to wherever the charger will be mounted - garage, driveway, or exterior wall.
Whole-home surge protection installs at the main panel and protects the wiring and connected equipment from voltage spikes that come in through the service entrance. Grounding and bonding are part of that conversation, and we cover both during the installation. Call us and the rest is handled.
An electrical inspection is worth scheduling before you buy a home, after a major renovation, when a panel is aging and showing signs of stress, or simply when the wiring in a property has not been looked at in a long time. The visit covers the panel, the branch circuits, the grounding system, outlets, and visible wiring - a full picture of what is working correctly and what needs attention.
For landlords and property managers, an inspection gives you a documented baseline for the electrical condition of a unit or building. For homeowners, it answers the question of whether what is behind the walls is safe to leave alone or needs work. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, and we leave the space the way we found it.
You get the rate on the phone. Before anything is scheduled, you know what the work involves and what it costs. If the scope changes once we are on site - because the panel condition is different from what was described, or a wiring run is longer than expected - we tell you before we proceed. The price is confirmed before we schedule, and any question about what it covers gets a straight answer.
Common questions about cost - panel upgrade pricing, rewiring estimates, EV charger installation - depend on the specifics of the property and the panel. We cannot give a number that applies to every house, but we can give you one that applies to yours. Prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls, is part of how we work. Book the visit. Know the scope. Know the price before it starts.
We service this area, and its neighborhoods each have their own wiring. A home in Kentwood built in the 1960s looks different inside the panel than a commercial building in Grand Rapids or a newer build in Caledonia. We work across Kentwood, Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Byron Center, Cascade, and Lowell, along with the broader Kent County area.
The range of housing ages and building types across the county means the work varies considerably from one address to the next. Older homes near the city center often have panels and wiring that have not been touched in decades. Newer developments on the edges of the county tend to need circuit additions and EV infrastructure. We handle both ends of that range and everything in between.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work across Kentwood and Kent County, including repairs and troubleshooting, breaker panel replacements and service upgrades, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, EV charger installation, whole-home surge protection, backup generator hookups, and electrical safety inspections. Both homeowners and commercial clients are welcome.
Call (616) 226-9351 and we will scope the job on the call.
We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM, including weekends. You are not waiting until Monday to reach someone who can talk through the job and give you a price.
Call (616) 226-9351 during those hours and you will get a straight answer on what the work involves.
Call (616) 226-9351 and describe what you are dealing with.
We scope the job on the phone, give you a price before anything is confirmed, and then schedule the visit around what the calendar allows. Nothing is booked until you know what the work involves and what it costs.
When you call, we talk through the scope of the work and give you a rate before anything is scheduled. The price reflects what the job actually involves, whether that is a single outlet replacement or a full panel upgrade. You are told what it covers so there is nothing to work out after the visit.
The price is confirmed before the visit is booked, based on what you describe on the call. If the scope changes once we are on site because the panel condition or the wiring run is different from what was described, we tell you before we proceed. You are never presented with a different number after the fact without a conversation first.
Yes. We work with property managers, landlords, small business owners, and commercial operators across Kent County, handling everything from code-violation repairs and rental-unit turnovers to circuit additions and panel upgrades in retail and office spaces. The process is the same as residential work: scope it on the call, confirm the price, and schedule the visit.
Stop using the affected outlet or circuit immediately and do not reset a breaker that keeps tripping.
If the panel itself is sparking or producing a burning smell, leave the area and call us at (616) 226-9351.
We are available every day from 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM and can talk you through what to do while the visit is being arranged.
It depends on what the job involves. Some work, like replacing a single outlet on a circuit that can be isolated at the breaker, requires only that circuit to be off. A panel replacement or service upgrade requires the main service to be de-energized, which we coordinate with the utility as part of scheduling. We tell you what to expect before the visit so you can plan around it.
It starts with the call, where we scope the job and confirm the price. When we arrive, we go over what you described, locate the affected circuit or panel, and run a proper diagnostic before any work begins. We keep you informed at each stage, and we test everything before we leave so you know the problem is resolved.
Kentwood Electrical Company is available every day from 5 AM to 9:30 PM.
Call (616) 226-9351 to get a quote on any electrical repair, installation, or upgrade.
You will reach someone who knows the trade, can scope the job on the phone, and will give you a straight answer on what it costs. Straight answers on the phone. Real electrical work. Quick to respond.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle in Kentwood and the surrounding Kent County area. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If a job does not fit neatly into one of these categories, call us and we will talk through what you are dealing with.
| Electrical Service | Scope of Work | Ideal For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker testing and replacement, Fuse box assessment, Reset failures and nuisance trips, Arc-fault and ground-fault breaker checks | Homes with breakers that trip repeatedly or will not hold after resetting | A breaker that trips under normal load is a symptom, not just an inconvenience. We diagnose the cause before replacing the breaker. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and branch circuit review, Grounding and bonding check, Outlet and visible wiring assessment, Documented findings after the visit | Home buyers, landlords, and owners of properties with aging wiring | An inspection before a purchase or rental turnover gives you a documented baseline rather than a guess about what the wiring actually looks like. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Tracing faults before replacing parts, Flickering lights and dead outlets, Sparking or burning-smell diagnostics, GFCI and AFCI protection checks | Any home or business with an unexplained electrical problem | The fault is traced before anything is replaced, so you are not paying to swap parts that were never the problem. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | Standard and GFCI outlet installation, AFCI-protected circuits, Dimmer and smart-switch wiring, Outlet replacement and relocation | Homeowners adding outlets or upgrading protection in kitchens, baths, and garages | GFCI protection is required by current code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. Older homes often lack it. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and under-cabinet lighting, Outdoor and security lighting, Landscape lighting circuits, Indoor fixture replacement | Homeowners upgrading interior lighting or adding exterior coverage for driveways and entries | Outdoor lighting wiring runs to weatherproof boxes and GFCI-protected circuits where code requires it. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 100-amp to 200-amp upgrades, Full panel replacement, Load calculation and service-entrance work, Subpanel installation | Older homes adding EV chargers, electric appliances, or heating equipment circuits | A load calculation is always the starting point. The right panel size follows from what the home actually draws, not a default assumption. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Dryer and range circuits, Refrigerator and dishwasher circuits, Heating and cooling unit disconnect and circuit, Workshop and garage circuits | Homeowners adding large appliances or separating high-draw equipment from shared circuits | A dedicated circuit prevents nuisance trips and protects both the appliance and the wiring feeding it. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs from the panel, Whole-home rewiring, Wiring for additions and renovations, Aluminum and knob-and-tube assessment | Older homes being renovated or properties adding significant new load | Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch wiring are common in Kent County housing stock. We describe what we find before any additional scope is added. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | New wiring to locations without a ceiling box, Existing fixture replacement, Switch and remote wiring, Box and brace installation | Rooms without a ceiling box or homes replacing old fixtures | A ceiling fan needs a rated box and brace, not just a standard light fixture box. We confirm the right setup before the fan goes up. |
| Heat Tape Installation | Dedicated circuit for heat tape load, GFCI-protected exterior outlet, Attic and exterior wiring runs, Code-compliant connections for cold-weather applications | Homes with ice dam or frozen pipe problems during West Michigan winters | Heat tape shares a circuit with nothing else. A dedicated GFCI-protected circuit is the correct setup and prevents nuisance trips when temperatures drop. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge device installation, Protection for every circuit in the building, Single-visit completion, Appliance and electronics coverage | Homes with sensitive electronics or properties in areas with frequent voltage fluctuations | Surge protection installed at the panel covers every circuit in the building, not just the outlets where a plug-in strip is connected. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installation, Grounding and bonding, Circuit connections for designated loads, Panel capacity confirmation | Kentwood homeowners preparing for multi-day winter outages | The transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line when the generator is running. It is a code requirement, not an optional add-on. |
Call (616) 226-9351 to talk through your electrical situation and get a price before anything is booked.
(616) 226-9351