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A Phoenix licensed electrician is the only electrical contractor you should call for residential or commercial electrical repair. However, there’s more accreditation and certification your local electrical maintenance and repair company should have to prove competency and accountability.

Why Choose a Phoenix Licensed Electrician?

You can’t work as an electrical contractor in Arizona without a license. But that doesn’t stop normally logical property owners from hiring their neighbor’s uncle. After all, he works cheap.

Probably the most important reason to choose a Phoenix licensed electrician is liability. Your insurance company may refuse to pay claims for damages resulting from DIY (do-it-yourself) or your neighbor\’s uncle\’s electrical wiring.

What Does It Mean if an Electrical Contractor is ‘Bonded?’

When you request multiple quotes (a good idea) and one company is much lower than the others, look before you leap. The underpriced may not be bonded.

“Bonded” means the company has a surety bond in place. A surety bond tells you that this licensed electrician is so confident in their work they’re willing to guarantee your project. It’s a promise to satisfactorily complete the job. It’s also a backed-up commitment to follow the regulations governing a Phoenix licensed electrician.

Ask About Insurance

What if your Phoenix-area contractor’s employee is injured while working inside your home or business? What if you or a loved one is injured? Do you have recourse if the contractor damages furniture or flooring?

Always ask about insurance. Your Phoenix licensed electrician should have two types of insurance: worker’s compensation and a general liability insurance policy.

After you have received a copy of the insurance, call the insurance company to verify your electrician’s insurance is up-to-date.  If you don’t and you have damages… One Realtor put it bluntly: “You are probably screwed and will have to chase them through the courts to get compensation.”

How to Find a Bonded, Insured Phoenix Licensed Electrician

You can just ask electrical contractors if their company is licensed, bonded, and insured. But then you need to follow-up. Ask to see copies of all three before any work begins.

Turn It On Electric’s contractor license for the State of Arizona has been active for almost 20 years. The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) number is 265179.

Even though a licensed Phoenix electrician is bonded and insured, that’s not a guarantee of quality work. Be sure to check Home Advisor and other online testimonials and references. (The Turn It On Electric Home Advisor rating is 4.6/5 stars. We have been awarded the Elite/Top Service and Screened/Approved citations.)

We have an A rating on Angie’s List, an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Most importantly, we have your best interests at heart. We understand when money is tight, so we’ll make your quote as affordable as possible because your family’s safety comes first.

Today, residential wiring offers many options. Turn It On Electric electrical technicians receive ongoing technical training so we can offer you the best choices.

Turn It On Electric is LEED-certified. LEED is the earth-friendly building standard of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Saving energy while enhancing comfort is a priority.

There are no “dumb” questions. Contact us anytime you need information about electrical repair or maintenance in Maricopa and Pima counties.

The annual Tucson Lights event uses over 250,000 LED lightbulbs. That’s a lot of electricity. But it’s one of the best displays of its kind, and Tucson deserves the best.

If you want the best Tucson electrician for residential and commercial service, call Turn It On Electric. Our company is excited to be able to serve Pima County and Tucson-area communities.

Finding ‘The Best’ Tucson Electrician: What to Look For

If you base your choice of Tucson electrician on price alone, you’re likely creating a formula for failure. When companies underprice their services, it’s seldom a good deal.

Often, by the time you realize you’ve made a mistake, the Fly By Night Electric Co. is out of business. You paid for poor workmanship and lower-quality materials. Now, you must pay more for a do-over by a reputable Tucson electrician.

Here are six tips for finding the best Tucson electrician:

1. Ask for references – When the electrician provides recent references, be sure to follow-up. A good tip is to contact a reference from a recent job and one from an older project to ensure the deliverables are consistently good and long-lasting.
2. Ask questions – Verify your Tucson electrician has experience in your service area and with your type of electrical needs. “What’s your area of expertise? Do you work with contractors on new homes or remodeling projects?” are good questions to ask.
3. Check the Better Business Bureau rating – A Tucson electrician with an A+ BBB rating is a safe bet.
4. Recommendations – Online testimonials are gold. You may find a few negative comments, but usually, a company’s dependability and customer service are consistent. Yelp, Angie’s List, and the company website are good resources.
5. Request to see a license – In Arizona, there are two types of electrical licenses; commercial and residential.
6. Talk technology – Smart homes and even the most basic security systems have complex wiring systems. Make sure your Tucson electrician has experience. But also verify the company has invested in continuing education for its professionals.

Turn It On Electric is The Tucson Electrician For YOU

The Turn It On Electric team of professionals has served Phoenix and Maricopa County over 10 years. We’re excited to be able to offer our residential and commercial electrical services to the Tucson community.

Our new office is located at 1 S. Church Avenue, Suite 1200, Tucson.

The office is new but the quality of knowledge and expertise we bring to Tucson is based on traditional customer service values. We can handle all your electrical needs; no job is too small or too big.

We’ve got you covered:

• Ceiling fans – Ceiling fans are terrific for good heating and cooling circulation. They can lower your monthly energy bills while adding attractive décor to any room.
• Circuitry – We respect DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners, but electrical wiring is something best left to professionals. Circuit breakers and fuses are the centers of your electrical system. They can erode over time; we recommend regular maintenance to prevent property damage or risk harm to loved ones.
• Electric car charging – Home charging stations for electric cars can substantially increase your property value. You’ll save energy at home and on the road when we install a charging station in your garage.
• Home office – Work-at-home is becoming the rule; not the exception. We can ensure your electronics are safely installed and wiring will allow electronic expansion when you need it.
• Landscape lighting – Beauty and safety are easy and affordable with sidewalk lighting and landscape illumination.
• Security lights – Indoor/outdoor security is available in many formats and all of them improve your property value and peace of mind. Most of them require electricity or lighting hookups. We can help.
• Spa, pool, hot tub wiring – It’s seldom as easy as plugging it in. Let us make sure you don’t overload your circuits or risk family safety.

Call us or contact Turn It On Electric to connect with the best Tucson electrician today!