Licensed Electrical Company in Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 - Update Electric

6219 SE Vandalia Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

(515) 266-8396

What the Company Handles

  • Electric repair
  • Outlet repair
  • Wire installation
  • Electric panel installation
  • Electric installation or replacement

Company Background

Update Electric is a local electrical contractor serving Pleasant Hill and the greater Des Moines area with over 40 years of combined experience. Our focus is on updating and modernizing the electrical systems in older homes, a common need in our community. We specialize in upgrading outdated service panels, moving meters outdoors for safety and convenience, installing new circuits, and ensuring proper grounding. We also handle a wide range of services from inspections and repairs to electric vehicle charging station and generator installations. For Pleasant Hill residents dealing with specific local electrical issues like frequent GFCI outlet failures or troubleshooting generator transfer switches, our team provides reliable diagnostics and lasting repairs, ensuring your home's electrical system is safe, functional, and up to current standards.

FAQs

Why does my older home in Pleasant Hill need a service panel upgrade?

Many older homes in our area have service panels that are outdated and can't safely handle modern electrical loads from appliances, electronics, and HVAC systems. Upgrading your panel with Update Electric prevents overloads, improves safety by meeting current codes, and provides the capacity needed for home additions or future upgrades like an EV charger.

My GFCI outlets keep tripping in my kitchen or bathroom. What's the issue?

Persistent GFCI trips in Pleasant Hill homes are often due to moisture intrusion, a faulty outlet, or wiring problems in older circuits. Our electricians can diagnose the specific cause—whether it's a simple outlet replacement or tracing a more complex wiring fault—and provide a reliable repair to restore safe, code-compliant protection to those areas.

What's involved in installing a generator for my Pleasant Hill home?

A proper generator installation involves more than just placing the unit. Our process includes assessing your home's power needs, installing a transfer switch to safely isolate your home from the grid, and connecting the generator to your electrical panel with the correct wiring. This ensures a safe, automatic backup power system tailored to your household's essential circuits during an outage.

Business Location & Hours



Mon:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed


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