Southwest Iowa REC: Certified Electrical Repair Serving Mount Ayr 50854
1502 W South St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Q&A
What is involved in an electrical inspection from Southwest Iowa REC?
Our electrical inspections are thorough evaluations conducted by qualified personnel to ensure your home's electrical system is safe, up to current codes, and operating efficiently. We check for common issues like faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, and outdated components. For Mount Ayr residents, this service is a proactive step to identify potential hazards, like those that could cause arc fault breaker trips, before they become a problem.
My arc fault breaker keeps tripping in my Mount Ayr home. Can you help?
Yes, we frequently assist local homeowners with nuisance trips from arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs). These trips are often a safety feature responding to aged wiring, loose connections, or even certain appliances. Our team can perform a detailed inspection to pinpoint the cause—whether it's in the wiring, the device itself, or a specific circuit—and recommend the appropriate fix to restore safe, reliable power to your home.
As a nonprofit cooperative, how are your services different?
Being a member-owned nonprofit means our primary goal is serving our community, not generating profits for shareholders. Decisions are made locally with our members' best interests in mind. This often translates into a strong focus on safety, reliability, and local programs like energy efficiency audits. Any margins are returned to our members or reinvested into improving our local grid and services for everyone in the Mount Ayr area.
Company Background
Southwest Iowa REC is a nonprofit member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving the Mount Ayr area. We are proud to operate under Iowa law as part of the Touchstone Energy Cooperative network, which connects us to a national alliance of trusted, community-focused electric co-ops. Our power is supplied by Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO), and we are committed members of the Iowa One Call System for safe digging. For local homes and farms, we offer practical solutions like energy audits to improve efficiency, security light installations, and surge protectors to safeguard appliances. As a cooperative, our focus is on providing reliable service and practical support tailored to the needs of Ringgold County residents.
Main Services
- Electric inspection
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 |

