FLAGSTAFF ELITE ELECTRICIANS:
Electrical Repair, Service and Installation
Flagstaff, AZ
Your Trusted Electrician With Over 15 Years of Experience
ELECTRICIAN CONTRACTOR IN THE FLAGSTAFF, AZ AREA
Flagstaff Elite Electricians has more than 15 years of experience helping homeowners with electrical repairs and upgrades throughout Flagstaff, AZ. Let our electricians handle your electrical issues. From electrical panel upgrades and circuit breaker repairs to LED lighting, EV charger installation, ceiling fans, whole-home rewiring, surge protection, and emergency electrical services, our electricians do it all with a friendly smile.
Most of our electricians were born and raised in Flagstaff, giving us a unique advantage to dealing with electrical repairs for Flagstaff homes. Owner, Dave Roberts, has been servicing the Flagstaff area for over 15 years. Dave has lived in Flagstaff area for over 20 years.
So if you’re dealing with a power outage, outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, or an electrical system that needs an upgrade, we can help find the problem and recommend the right solution. We focus on safe, code-compliant electrical work and dependable service for homes throughout Flagstaff and the surrounding communities.
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Electrician Repair, Service and Installation - Residential & Commercial - Flagstaff, AZ
Meet Our Friendly Team
Owner, Dave Roberts, has over 15 years of electrical repair and installation experience in the Flagstaff area. Dave is a licensed electrician with easy going approach and friendly style. Dave and his family currently live in Flagstaff. Dave enjoys spending time with his family is an avid golfer and truly enjoys helping homeowners with electrical repairs.
John Linden is Flagstaff native, serving as a residential and commercial electrician. John takes a careful approach to electrical work and always shows up with a smile. John became a licensed electrician in 2010.
Complete Electrical Repair & Installation
We help homeowners with a wide range of electrical needs, including circuit breaker repairs, EV charger installation, ceiling fans, surge protection, GFCI outlets, and electrical troubleshooting. Our goal is to make every job straightforward, with clear communication, reliable service, and electrical work that’s built to last.
Over 1000 Homes Serviced In Flagstaff
With almost 2 decades of electrical repairs and installation in the Flagstaff area, we've pretty much seen it all. From the older homes around NAU, to newer homes in Woody Mountain Estates, there's a good chance we've been there and completed some type of electrical work. Throughout the years, Flagstaff Elite Electricians have serviced over 1000 homes in the Flagstaff, AZ area.
Serving Flagstaff & Northern Arizona
As a trusted Flagstaff electrician, we're proud to serve homeowners throughout Flagstaff and the surrounding communities. Whether you're planning a home renovation, upgrading your electrical panel, installing new lighting, or need emergency electrical repairs, our team is committed to providing reliable service, quality craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction on every project.
Electrical Repairs in Flagstaff
Electrical Panel Upgrades
An outdated panel cannot keep up with the demands of modern appliances, EV chargers, and home electronics. We upgrade panels from 100-amp to 200-amp service, replace fuse boxes with circuit breaker panels, and correct wiring that no longer meets code.
Signs a panel needs attention include:
- Frequent breaker trips
- Flickering lights when appliances turn on
- A panel that feels warm to the touch
- Visible rust or corrosion inside the box
We assess your current electrical load and recommend a panel size that matches your household or business needs. Every upgrade is completed with proper permits and inspections.
Emergency Electrician
Electrical emergencies do not follow a schedule. We respond to sparking outlets, burning smells, power outages, and exposed wiring at any hour.
Our team arrives equipped to diagnose the problem quickly and make safe repairs on the spot. We treat emergency calls with urgency because delayed repairs increase fire risk and property damage.
Common emergency calls we receive include:
- Complete power loss in part or all of a property
- Sparks from outlets or switches
- A burning smell coming from the electrical panel
- Water intrusion near electrical components
We carry stocked service vehicles so most emergency repairs are finished during the first visit..
General Electrical Repair
We fix wiring issues, faulty switches, buzzing sounds, and dead outlets. Our electricians trace problems back to their source rather than patching over symptoms.
Loose connections, aging wiring, and DIY repairs gone wrong are common culprits behind ongoing electrical issues. We inspect the affected circuit and repair or replace damaged components as needed.
Every repair includes a check of surrounding wiring to catch related problems before they cause bigger failures.
Outlet Repair
A dead, sparking, or loose outlet points to a wiring problem that needs attention. We repair and replace outlets that have failed due to age, overloading, or damaged internal connections.
Warm outlets, discoloration around the plate, or a burning smell are warning signs that should not be ignored. We also address outlets that no longer hold plugs securely, which creates a fire hazard over time.
Our repairs bring outlets up to current code, including proper grounding where required.
Circuit Breaker Repair
A breaker that trips repeatedly is signaling a problem elsewhere in the circuit. We diagnose whether the issue stems from overloading, a short circuit, or a failing breaker itself.
We test each breaker under load to confirm it trips at the correct amperage. Breakers that fail to trip when they should are replaced immediately, since this creates a serious safety risk.
Our technicians also check for compatibility issues between breakers and panels, which can cause premature failures..
GFCI Outlet Replacement
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets protect against electric shock in areas exposed to moisture, including kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor spaces. We install and replace GFCI outlets that have stopped resetting or no longer trip properly.
A GFCI outlet that fails its test button no longer provides shock protection, even if power still flows through it. We verify proper function after every installation using a dedicated GFCI tester.
Building codes require GFCI protection in specific locations, and we bring older homes up to current standards.
Electrician Contractor Installation & Upgrades
When symptoms don't point to an obvious cause, we use diagnostic tools to trace the issue through your electrical system. This includes multimeters, circuit tracers, and thermal imaging to spot problems hidden behind walls.
We investigate issues such as:
Flickering lights Loose wiring, overloaded circuit
Warm switch platesFaulty wiring, loose connections
Frequent breaker tripsOverloaded circuit, short
Buzzing soundsLoose connections, failing components
We provide a clear explanation of the diagnosis and the recommended fix before starting repair work.
Lighting Installation
We install indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, including recessed lighting, pendant lights, chandeliers, and landscape lighting. Proper installation includes correct wiring, secure mounting, and dimmer compatibility where applicable.
Outdoor lighting requires weatherproof fixtures and connections rated for exposure. We route wiring to avoid interference with existing circuits and confirm each fixture draws power safely within the circuit's capacity.
We also update outdated lighting circuits that were not designed for current fixture loads.
Ceiling Fan Installation
Ceiling fan installation requires a properly rated electrical box that can support the fan's weight and motion. We check the existing box and replace it with a fan-rated box if the current one is not suitable.
We wire the fan to a dedicated switch or remote control system, based on your preference. Balanced installation reduces wobble and noise during operation.
We also handle wiring for fans with integrated lighting, which requires separate circuits for the fan and light functions in most cases.
Whole Home Rewiring
Homes with knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum wiring, or wiring older than 40 years often need a full rewire. We replace outdated wiring throughout the property, including outlets, switches, and connections to the panel.
Rewiring addresses safety hazards that accumulate over decades, including brittle insulation and undersized wiring for modern electrical loads. We plan the project in phases when needed to minimize disruption to daily life.
Every rewire is completed to current electrical code and includes a final inspection.
EV Charger Installation
We strongly feel EV cars are the future. With that being said, we've installed over 150 EV chargers in the Flagstaff area. Our EV charger process is simple, no hassle and straight forward.
We install Level 2 EV chargers for homes and businesses, matching the charger to your vehicle's specifications and your property's available electrical capacity. This includes running new circuits and confirming the panel can support the added load.
Installation location matters for both convenience and code compliance. We position chargers to allow safe cable routing without creating tripping hazards or exposure to weather beyond the unit's rating. We also advise on panel upgrades if current capacity cannot support a new charger.
LED Light Installation
LED lighting uses less energy and lasts longer than traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. We install LED fixtures and convert existing fixtures to LED-compatible components throughout homes and commercial spaces.
Conversion sometimes requires new dimmer switches, since not all existing dimmers work correctly with LED bulbs. We match dimmer compatibility to avoid flickering or buzzing after installation.
Commercial spaces benefit from LED retrofits that reduce energy costs across large lighting installations, including office buildings and warehouses.
Surge Protection Installation
Power surges can damage appliances, electronics, and the wiring inside your walls. We install whole-home surge protection devices at your electrical panel, giving every circuit in your house a layer of defense against voltage spikes.
These spikes often come from lightning strikes, utility grid switching, or the cycling on and off of large appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators. A single surge event can shorten the lifespan of sensitive electronics or cause immediate failure.
Our surge protectors are rated to handle the electrical demands of a typical Flagstaff home. We size and install them based on your panel configuration and the specific appliances connected to your system.
Aluminum Wiring Replacement
Homes built between the mid-1960s and late 1970s frequently used aluminum wiring instead of copper. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper under electrical load, which loosens connections at outlets, switches, and junction boxes over time.
This looseness creates resistance, and resistance generates heat. Left unaddressed, aluminum wiring connections become a documented fire hazard.
We replace aluminum wiring with copper throughout your home, or we install approved connectors (such as COPALUM or AlumiConn) at connection points where full rewiring isn't necessary. Our approach depends on:
- The age and condition of your existing wiring
- Whether your home has experienced flickering lights or warm outlet covers
- The scope of your electrical panel and circuit layout
- Local code requirements for wiring replacement in Flagstaff, AZ
We evaluate each home individually before recommending a specific replacement method.
Electrical Contractor Service Areas - Flagstaff, AZ area
Electrical Repairs and Installation Costs in Flagstaff, AZ
Electrical Repair/Installation
Average Cost
Circuit Breaker Repair
$80 - $300 per breaker
Ceiling Fan Installation
$100 - $200 per fan
Light Installation
$75 -$150 per light
Electrical Panel Upgrade
$3000 - $10,000
EV Charger Installation
$600 - $3000
Outlet Repair
$75 - $125 per outlet
What Our Customers Say
Why Choose Flagstaff Elite Electricians for Electrical Repairs & Installation?
We firmly believe in taking straightforward approach to electrical work and use quality materials that are made to handle the conditions we see in Northern Arizona. From the initial inspection to the final testing, we want the work done safely and correctly the first time.
What Does Our Electrical Repair and Installation Process Involve?
Every job starts with figuring out exactly what needs to be repaired or installed. We inspect the electrical system, test the affected circuits or components, and check the panel and wiring when the job calls for it.
Once we know what’s going on, we’ll explain the problem and go over the work that needs to be done. You’ll know what we’re working on before the repair or installation begins.
Our typical process includes:
- Diagnosis — finding the actual source of the electrical problem
- Planning — determining the materials, work involved, and applicable code requirements
- Repair or installation — completing the work safely and properly
- Testing — checking circuits, connections, and equipment to make sure everything is working as it should
- Cleanup — cleaning up the work area before we leave
Our electrical work follows National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements along with applicable Flagstaff permitting and inspection requirements.
What Materials Do We Use for Electrical Repairs and Installations?
The materials we use depend on the job and where the electrical components will be installed. For outdoor work in Flagstaff, we also consider exposure to snow, moisture, freezing temperatures, and the temperature changes common in Northern Arizona.
Some of the materials and components we regularly work with include:
- Wiring Installation and Repairs — Copper conductors and THHN/THWN-2 wire when appropriate for the application
- Electrical Panel Installation and Upgrades — Circuit breaker panels, breakers, grounding components, and related hardware from established manufacturers
- Outlets and Switches — Standard receptacles and switches along with GFCI and AFCI protection where required
- Lighting and Fixtures — LED-compatible fixtures, electrical boxes, connectors, and mounting hardware
- Conduit — PVC or metal conduit selected for the location and type of installation
We use materials from established electrical manufacturers and suppliers rather than choosing parts based on price alone. Using the right wire, breakers, devices, connectors, and enclosures helps provide a safer installation and reduces the chance of problems developing later.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide a full range of residential electrical services in Flagstaff, including electrical repairs, electrical installations, circuit breaker replacement, electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, ceiling fan installation, lighting installation, outlet and switch replacement, surge protection, home rewiring, and emergency electrical repairs. Our licensed electricians work on homes of all sizes throughout the Flagstaff area.
If your breakers frequently trip, your lights flicker, your panel is more than 25–30 years old, or you're adding high-powered appliances like an EV charger or hot tub, it may be time for an electrical panel upgrade. Upgrading your panel improves safety, reliability, and your home's electrical capacity.
Circuit breakers trip to protect your home's wiring from overheating. Common causes include overloaded circuits, faulty appliances, damaged wiring, or a failing breaker. A licensed residential electrician can diagnose the issue and perform the necessary electrical repairs to restore safe operation.
Absolutely. We install Level 2 EV chargers for all major electric vehicle brands, including Tesla, Ford, Chevrolet, Rivian, Hyundai, Kia, and more. We can also upgrade your electrical panel if needed to safely support your new EV charger
Yes. Whole-house surge protection helps protect expensive electronics, appliances, HVAC systems, and smart home devices from damaging power surges caused by lightning, utility grid fluctuations, or large appliances cycling on and off. It is one of the most cost-effective upgrades for protecting your home's electrical system.
Flickering lights can be caused by loose electrical connections, overloaded circuits, aging wiring, faulty switches, or problems with your electrical panel. Because electrical issues can become fire hazards, it's best to have a licensed electrician inspect the problem as soon as possible.
Most smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years, even if they still appear to work properly. We install hardwired smoke detectors, combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and interconnected alarm systems that improve safety throughout your home.
Yes. We replace worn, damaged, or outdated electrical outlets and switches, including GFCI outlets, AFCI protection, USB outlets, smart switches, dimmers, and tamper-resistant receptacles. Replacing aging outlets improves both safety and convenience.
Yes. If you've lost power to part of your home, smell burning wires, have sparking outlets, or experience repeated breaker trips, our electricians provide fast emergency electrical repair services to diagnose and safely resolve the issue before it becomes a larger problem.
Electrical work requires specialized training and must comply with current electrical codes. Hiring a licensed electrician helps ensure repairs and installations are completed safely, protects your home from fire hazards, and reduces the risk of costly future repairs. Professional installation also helps maintain the value and safety of your home.
Yes. Our licensed electrician contractors install all types of ceiling fans, indoor and outdoor lighting, recessed lighting, chandeliers, pendant lights, LED lighting, security lighting, landscape lighting, and smart lighting systems. Whether you're replacing an outdated fixture or adding lighting to a new room, we'll ensure everything is installed safely, securely, and up to current electrical codes.
Yes. While some fixtures may appear simple to install, ceiling fans and light fixtures and LED lighting require proper wiring, secure mounting, and safe electrical connections. Hiring a licensed electrician helps prevent electrical hazards, ensures your new fan or lighting operates correctly, and gives you peace of mind that the installation meets current electrical code requirements