Are you in need of a licensed electrician?  Custom Electrical Services has licensed electricians in Ankeny Iowa 24/7.  Our electricians have the skill and knowledge to handle any electrical task in your Ankeny home or business.

Have an electrical emergency?  We have electricians on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  Our trained professionals can help with all your electrical emergencies.  Some of the most common electrical emergencies we see are.  Tripped breaker, loose electrical connection, bad or tripped GFCI, power surges or lighting strikes.  We can handle virtually any electrical emergency in Ankeny.  Our service electricians carry a large variety of parts.  If they do not have a part needed on their van we have access to several supply houses in the area with after hours access.

Custom Electrical Services has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.  We work hard to make sure every job is done right the first time and make sure you are completely satisfied.

We offer upfront pricing so you know exactly what your electrical project in Ankeny will cost before the work begins.  We provide you with a flat rate cost so the price to you doesn’t change if the job takes longer than expected.  Our electricians can quote the job to you upon visual inspection at your Ankeny home or business.  In most cases the job quoted can be done at the same time as quote or a different time of your choosing.

Custom Electrical Services wires on average over 200 new homes each and every year.  And has already reached over 250 new construction projects in the beginning of the 4th quarter for 2015!  Our electricians have tons of experience and can handle any electrical task for your Ankeny project!  We know the latest trends in lighting and have access to the newest electrical products.  Or we can update your Ankeny home with products such as LED lighting, or install a whole house surge arrestor.

Or even install a standby generator!  Have a parking lot light that needs some attention?  Or that high light that even a ladder will not reach?  We have bucket trucks with certified electricians to get your Ankeny project completed right the first time.

Christmas is upon us again and more than any other time of year, it’s the time of year where people put strain on their electrical system.  The lights on your house and the beautiful decorations you’ve been storing in your attic finally are brought out and plugged in for your friends and neighbors to view and appreciate.  And, of course, the vast majority of homes you visit have at least one Christmas tree.  Since most of these things are electrical, it’s probably not a surprise to you that, as a top Dallas electrician, I start getting a lot of calls this time of year.  Though it’s always nice to have the business with Christmas so close, I thought it’d be great to share with ways to avoid wiring problems with your Christmas decorations this year:

 In general, there are a few important tips that can help you avoid wiring problems.  If your lights look frayed or dangerous, they should always be replaced or repaired before using them, frayed wiring are hazardous.  You should take care that your electrical source is safe before you even begin the installation process.  To avoid the potential for overloads, you should have dedicated circuits installed for your holiday decorations.

Most importantly, you should never try to supply power for your lights without contacting a top Dallas electrician to help you install the necessary equipment and make the necessary safety precautions.  Short cuts are potentially dangerous. I can remember one example where a customer had supplied power to their lights by splicing an extension cord directly into their circuit breaker box!  Even worse, they’d shut the breaker box door, pinching the cabling!  Left unchecked, even if this hadn’t started a fire, damage from a power surge or overload could have easily destroyed their whole breaker, meaning they’d have to spend thousands to repair the damage at the absolute worst time of year!

We all want our families to be safe at home, and there are many products to help us feel safe. While some homeowners still use traditional deterrence methods like fences, bars, and “Beware of dog” signs, there are proactive and responsive electronic security systems being used today that can be much more effective. However, as with every electronic system, improper installation or malfunctions could make them a nuisance or even inoperable, leaving your home and family vulnerable.

Motion sensors seem to be especially problematic. When they are working improperly, they can add unnecessary costs to your electric bill and disrupt your sleep and peace of mind. But there is a lot that you can do before you call an electrician.

First, make sure you read the instructions carefully. Even if you’ve installed motion sensors before, you will need to take into account the specific specifications of the one you’re installing or troubleshooting. In addition, here are some tips that may solve the issue:

It is completely understandable you would want to try and save a few dollars by completing some of your home repairs on your own. This is a very noble idea and in many cases, it is an absolutely fabulous way of staying within your family’s budget. It can actually be very rewarding to fix the little things around the house like a leaky faucet or a squeaky door.

However, there are times when it is better to be safe than sorry. When dealing with serious electrical problems in your home, you should never attempt to handle the situation on your own. Your electrician in Santa Monica is there to take care of these potentially dangerous problems. Electricity is not something anybody who is not trained should ever handle.

Some times when you will need to call an electrician include;

*Installing or replacing light fixtures is a job that seems easy enough, but is actually quite technical. Not only will you be dealing with electricity, you may also have to do a bit of construction. Fixtures that will require a new electrical outlet can be extremely tricky to handle.

*Upgrading or adding a thermostat to your furnace or air conditioner is another job that requires electricity knowledge.

*Installing ceiling, bath or attic fans requires wiring the fan into an existing power supply. However, there are many times an additional outlet will need to be added, which is definitely a job that should be left to an electrician. Santa Monica residents can call the experienced and professional crew at The Electric Connection to handle those small jobs that require a certified electrician.

It does not make sense to try and save a few dollars when your safety and the safety of your home are put at risk. Please take the time to call