Trusted NYC Electrical Services

What We Handle

Residential electrical work for NYC apartments, brownstones, and small commercial spaces:

• Outlets & switches — replace, add, upgrade to GFCI
• Light fixtures — chandeliers, pendants, recessed lights, vanity bars
• Ceiling fans — install with new wiring, balance, swap motors
• Dimmer switches — single-pole, 3-way, smart dimmers
• Breaker work — replace tripping breakers, label panels, diagnose dead circuits
• USB outlets & smart switches — modernize your home
• Light timers & motion sensors — energy-saving installs
• TV mount wiring — hide cables professionally inside the wall

Common NYC Electrical Problems We Fix

Outlet Doesn't Work

Could be a tripped GFCI elsewhere, a loose wire, or a worn-out outlet. We test, diagnose, and replace if needed — usually 20-30 minutes.

Breaker Keeps Tripping

A breaker that trips is doing its job. We find out why: overloaded circuit, short, or failing breaker. Then fix it properly — not just reset it.

Flickering Lights

Loose wire, failing dimmer, or building voltage issue. We diagnose in your unit first.

No Ground in Old Outlets

Pre-war NYC buildings often have ungrounded 2-prong outlets. We install GFCI outlets that provide modern protection without rewiring the whole apartment — code-compliant.

Transparent Pricing

> Service calls start at $79 for a 1-hour minimum. Outlet/switch replacements typically finish within the hour. Light fixture installs run $99-$179 depending on complexity. Ceiling fans $149-$249.

You get a written quote upfront. No work proceeds without your approval.

Safety First

Electrical work isn't a place to cut corners. Bad work causes fires.

• ⚡ Every job to NYC electrical code (NEC 2020 + NYC amendments)
• ⚡ Permits when required — large panel work, new circuits
• ⚡ GFCI in wet locations — bathrooms, kitchens, outdoors (mandatory)
• ⚡ AFCI in bedrooms — arc-fault protection per current code
• ⚡ Tested with proper meters — not guesswork

Why HandyAce for Electrical

• ✅ OSHA-certified & background-checked — safety-trained and vetted
• ✅ Code-compliant — work passes any future inspection
• ✅ Old NYC wiring specialists — knob-and-tube, cloth wire, ungrounded systems
• ✅ Clean install — labeled panels, neat junction boxes, no exposed wire
• ✅ Honest about scope — if a job is too big or needs a permit, we tell you

Areas We Serve

Electrical service across all 5 NYC boroughs:

• Brooklyn — pre-war and modern buildings
• Manhattan — including Upper East/West Side co-ops
• Queens — Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills
• Bronx — Riverdale, Fordham, South Bronx
• Staten Island — all neighborhoods

When to Call an Electrician Immediately

Stop and call now if you see:

• Sparks from an outlet or switch
• Burning smell from a panel or outlet
• Outlet hot to the touch
• Smoke from a light fixture
• Tingling sensation from any appliance

These are pre-fire signals. Don't wait.

When We'll Tell You to Hire Specialists

Some work requires a master electrician with a NYC license and DOB permits:

• New service panel upgrades (100A → 200A)
• Adding a sub-panel
• Whole-apartment rewiring
• New circuits requiring inspection

In those cases we give you honest referrals — not inflated quotes.