Electrician in Columbus, OH
Power your home safely—with electrical service you can trust.
Electrical problems can stop life in its tracks. From flickering lights and tripped breakers to dead outlets or sudden power loss, electrical issues need immediate, expert help. Five Star Home Services delivers fast, same-day electrical service throughout Columbus.
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“Always able to get me in ASAP so my family of animals is safe in the heat.”
— Cooper Sandoval
“I would welcome them back and request them to do any repairs in the future.”
— Paula Whitney
“They do it the RIGHT way! I will keep coming back.”
— Claire Irwin
“My sump pump backup system was installed exactly as requested. Definitely recommend.”
— Ben James
“As a retired electrician, they get 5 stars in my book.”
— John Mason
“Their work is excellent and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results.”
— Vanessa Saunders
“My thermostat showed a drop of 7 degrees in a matter of 20 minutes.”
— Layla Burris
“Being a single mom, I felt very comfortable having them in my home.”
— Kim Harper
Professional Electrical Services in Columbus
One call for all your
home’s electrical needs.
From emergency outages and buzzing panels to new lighting, surge protection, and whole-home upgrades, our electricians do it all. With same-day availability, upfront pricing, and our Five Star Promise, you get dependable electrical service—backed by integrity and expertise.
Electrical Services in Columbus, OH
Here's what Five Star handles.
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Electrical Repair
- Tripped breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, buzzing or sparking switches; these are all signs your electrical system needs attention. Don’t wait! Five Star pinpoints the problem first and walks you through your repair options before touching anything.
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Electrical Panel Upgrades
- Your electrical panel is the hub of your home’s power. If it’s undersized, outdated, or struggling to keep up with modern appliances, it needs to go. Some older Columbus homes also have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels. Both of these are well-known fire hazards. These panels were put in homes from the 50s through the 80s and have a pretty long history of failing to trip during overloads, which can lead to electrical fires. If you have either one, replacement isn’t optional.
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Wiring Repair & Replacement
- If your Columbus home still has knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring that doesn’t meet modern code, and that creates a real fire risk. Five Star repairs damaged wiring, replaces your outdated systems, and installs new circuits for additions, renovations, and even appliance upgrades.
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Outlet & Switch Installation
- Not enough outlets in a room? Outlets that spark, feel warm, or stop working? Five Star installs new outlets and switches, upgrades two-prong to three-prong, and installs GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages where code requires them.
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Lighting Installation
Five Star handles the full range of residential lighting work. It doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading to LED or adding lighting to a finished basement, garage, or outdoor space; Five Star has you covered.
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EV Charger Installation
If you drive an electric vehicle (EV) or plan to, a Level 2 home charger is the right move. It fully charges most EVs overnight and cancels out the inconvenience of waiting at public charging stations. Five Star assesses your panel, installs the dedicated 240V circuit, mounts the charger, and tests everything before leaving.
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Whole-Home Generator Installation
Columbus gets its share of severe storms, and power outages here can last days. A standby generator connects directly to your electrical system and kicks on right when the power goes out. You can essentially set and forget it. Five Star Home Services helps you weather storms and outages by installing generators from trusted brands.
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Whole-Home Surge Protectors
- Your power strips won’t cut it here. A nasty storm need only knock out your power once to damage electronics and appliances. A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and stops surges before they reach anything plugged in. Five Star installs them as a standalone service or alongside any panel work.
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Electrical Safety Inspections
- Not everything is a disaster. But if you just bought a home, you’re planning on selling, and you think you’re seeing any warning signs, it’s time for an electrical inspection. Five Star goes through the panel, wiring, outlets, and grounding to find anything that needs attention before it becomes a problem later on.
Electrical Reviews from Ohio Homeowners
Real stories from real customers.
Ohio homeowners trust Five Star Home Services for fast, dependable electrical repair and installation—no pressure, no upsells, just solutions.
“John Villars came to service my home‚ our electrical needs/repairs. He was prompt, polite and professional throughout his work visit. I had a new breaker box put in so that I could be grounded and up to code. He also updated a couple of electrical sockets and an outdoor one as well. I plan to have them back to correct two more items in my older home. He is so quiet and efficient and the price I feel was very reasonable!”
Jonathan Villars, Electrical Install
“Had issues with outside GFI outlet. Alec arrived on time and listened to the problem and replaced the outside GFI outlet. The issue didn’t occur again, but he still gave input on next steps if the problem recurs. I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. He listened to me, and that doesn’t always happen with all companies. This is the second time I have used Five Star and I am now using them for everything HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical.”
Alec Justice, Electrical Service Call
“The technician from Five Star re-done my circuit breaker box wiring and fixed designated outlet for electrical fireplace in basement. He showed up in a timely manner and finished work as promised, he was professional and kind definitely recommend Brian Shade to service your home.”
Brian Shade, Electrical Service Call
“Ky was great! Was even able to troubleshoot and fix one of my electrical problems during the initial evaluation! My house is old and he was able to fix wonky wiring and bring things up to code! Reasonable pricing!”
Ky Smith, Electrical Service Call
“Brian did a great job was prompt friendly and professional. He explained everything very well and I felt like I had a really good understanding of what needed to be done. He did the work in a timely and thorough manner . I was very pleased. He also helped us work out some scheduling issues that had nothing to do with him. My experience with Brian today was definitely a five star experience. I would recommend him and five star..”
Brian Shade, Electrical Service Call
“Jonathan Villars with Five Star Home Services completed my electrical inspection. Jonathan was very thorough and explained everything as he went thru the inspection. Very professional and great personality. Five Star is very fortunate to have Jonathan as an employee.”
Jonathan Villars, Electrical Check
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Jonathan/5 Star Electrician, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He was professional, knowledgeable, and prompt throughout the process. He handled everything with skilled and attention to detail. His communication was clear, and ensured that I understood each step along the way. If you are looking for an electrician who values quality and customer satisfaction, I highly recommend Jonathan from Five Star Home Services and even others from Five Star as well.”
Jonathan Villars, Electrical Check
Electrical Services in Columbus—Fast, Local Service You Can Count On
Things to know in Columbus, OH
Electrical issues can happen at any time. Whether your home is in Clintonville, Grove City, Dublin, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, or anywhere in the Greater Columbus area, Five Star Home Services delivers fast, local electrical service. When your home needs immediate help, our nearby electricians are ready to respond.
Five Star Home Services provides full-service electrical solutions throughout Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio area. Our licensed electricians handle everything from electrical repair, installation, and troubleshooting to emergency service when safety issues can’t wait. We offer breaker panel repair and upgrades, outlet, switch, and GFCI installation, whole-home surge protection, and both indoor and outdoor lighting installation. Our team also specializes in electrical wiring repair, whole-home rewiring, generator interlock setups, backup power solutions, smoke and CO detector installation, and dedicated circuits—including EV charger installation. No matter the project, our Columbus electricians arrive fully equipped with the tools, training, and parts needed to diagnose and fix electrical issues quickly, safely, and the right way.
Giving Back to Columbus
Through our Profit on Purpose mission, we reinvest 10% of profits into local Columbus nonprofits, charities, and community programs—because serving our neighbors goes far beyond electrical work.
Signs You Need an Electrician
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Flickering or Dimming Lights
It could just be a dying bulb, but if you’re seeing constant flickering, especially in multiple rooms at once, it’s a more widespread, serious issue. It’s likely a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a panel that’s struggling to keep up with demand.
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Breakers That Keep Tripping
A breaker that trips once in a while is doing its job. That’s nothing to write home about, especially if it’s during a storm. But if it’s tripping over and over, it’s a red flag. Usually, the circuit is overloaded, there’s faulty wiring, or the panel itself needs attention.
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Warm, Discolored, or Buzzing Outlets
Outlets should never be warm to the touch or show any scorch marks. If you’re hearing any buzzing from them, also be on alert. This is a surefire sign of loose wiring or even electrical arcing, both of which are huge fire hazards.
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Burning Smell From the Panel or Outlets
Please don’t wait on this one. This means there’s something overheating. If the smell is coming from the panel itself, call immediately.
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Your Home Is Over 40 Years Old and Has Never Been Updated
The median Columbus home is over 40 years old. Like with older plumbing in the area, if electrical systems haven’t been touched in decades (or ever), there’s a good chance it doesn’t meet code. That means it’s probably not going to be able to meet modern power demands.
Electrical Service in Columbus FAQs
Electrical questions? Start here.
It depends on the job. Most electrical repairs run $150 to $500. Panel upgrades run $1,500 to $4,500. It all depends on how extensive it is, if you’re getting replacements for anything, and more. Five Star provides upfront pricing and free estimates before any work begins.
Every 3 to 5 years. Even sooner if you’re noticing any of the red flags we covered, like flickering lights, tripping breakers, or warm outlets. If you just bought a home and didn’t have an inspection, you should schedule one to make sure everything’s in tip-top shape.
If you notice flickering lights, warm outlets, frequent tripped breakers, buzzing sounds, burning odors, sparking, or partial loss of power—your system needs immediate attention.
A power strip surge protector only covers the devices plugged into it. Even then, power strips only offer limited protection anyway, and they can even expire (replace them every 3 to 5 years). A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and intercepts surges before they reach any outlet in the house, protecting everything connected to your electrical system at once.
Yes. We work with all major electrical panels, breakers, surge protectors, lighting systems, wiring types, and safety devices used in Columbus homes.
Electricians in Columbus, OH You Can Trust!
When something goes wrong with your electrical system in Columbus, it’s not something you want to sit on. While a lot of electrical problems may simply seem annoying, they’re actually pointing to larger, more serious issues in your home. Flickering lights, warm outlets, buzzing panels; it’s about time you got them checked out. Five Star Home Services has licensed electricians serving Columbus for repairs, installations, upgrades, and everything in between. Same-day service available, upfront pricing, and three estimates before any work begins.
What Does An Electrician Do?
An electrician installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems in homes and buildings. That includes everything from wiring and outlets to circuit breakers, panels, lighting, and major appliances. In Columbus, that often means working on older homes where the wiring, panels, and outlets haven’t been updated in decades. It also means handling panel upgrades for homeowners and replacing outdated or dangerous components.
Peace of Mind with Five Star Protection Plans
Stay Worry-Free with Protection That’s Built to Last
Keeping up with your home maintenance shouldn’t be overly complicated. It should be easy. We offer impressive home maintenance plans designed specifically for you to protect your entire HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems at competitive monthly price rates.
When you STAY PROTECTED with Five Star, you won’t have to worry about unexpected problems at inopportune times. With our plans, you can enjoy priority scheduling, exclusive savings, and more, knowing your home is always in expert hands.
We know it. You know it. But you also deserve peace of mind. So, kick your feet back and relax, knowing your home is protected by Five Star!
