Brookside Electric | Licensed Electrical Services in Westerly, RI
4 Brookside Rd, Westerly, RI 2891
About the Local Business
Brookside Electric is a trusted electrical service provider serving the Westerly, Rhode Island area. We specialize in a comprehensive range of services for homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. Our team handles everything from routine electrical inspections and repairs to complete installations and service upgrades, including modern lighting retrofits. We are also experts in generator installation and repair, ensuring reliable backup power, and offer complete security and fire alarm system services—from installation to monitoring. For Westerly residents, our work is grounded in local knowledge, providing dependable solutions tailored to the specific needs of our community. Whether it's a simple light fixture repair, a new generator, or a complex commercial electrical project, Brookside Electric delivers professional and reliable service.
Main Services
- Wire installation
- Security monitoring services
- Electric installation or replacement
- Light fixture repair
- Electric repair
Questions and Answers
What should I do if I notice an outlet or electrical panel in my Westerly home is overheating?
An overheating outlet or panel is a serious safety hazard and a common issue in older Westerly homes, often indicating overloaded circuits or faulty wiring. You should immediately stop using the affected circuit and contact a licensed electrician. Brookside Electric can perform a thorough inspection to diagnose the root cause, whether it's outdated wiring, a failing breaker, or insufficient capacity for your home's needs. We'll provide a clear repair plan, which may involve panel upgrades or circuit rewiring, to ensure your home's electrical system is safe and reliable.
Does Brookside Electric handle both the installation and ongoing monitoring of security systems?
Yes, we provide a complete solution. Our technicians can install a new security system tailored to your Westerly home or business, ensuring proper placement of sensors and cameras. Furthermore, we offer professional security monitoring services. This means once your system is installed, we can connect it to our monitoring center to provide 24/7 protection, alerting you and emergency services if an alarm is triggered, giving you true peace of mind.
Why is a professional electrical inspection important before installing a new generator?
A generator must be properly integrated with your home's electrical panel via a transfer switch to operate safely and effectively. A professional inspection by Brookside Electric ensures your existing electrical system can handle the new load and meets all local Westerly and national electrical codes. We check the panel's capacity, wiring condition, and grounding. This critical step prevents potential damage to your generator or home appliances, avoids dangerous back-feeding onto utility lines, and guarantees a seamless, code-compliant installation.
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tue: | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wed: | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thu: | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fri: | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |










