Boston, MA Electrical Services
Every light, outlet, and appliance in your home depends on safe, reliable wiring.
Boston homes run on electrical systems that range from knob-and-tube wiring in Back Bay brownstones to modern panels in Seaport condos. When something goes wrong, you need a Boston electrician who understands the full range.
GEM Plumbing & Heating Services, LLC has provided Boston electrical services since 1949. Our licensed electricians handle repairs, installations, and upgrades across the city. Give us a call or contact us online today for electrical services in Boston.
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Boston Electrical Safety Starts With the Right Electrician
Electrical problems are warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.
Flickering lights in a Dorchester triple-decker. Breakers tripping in a Jamaica Plain Victorian. Outlets that won’t hold a plug in a South End row house. These aren’t just annoyances. They’re warning signs that your electrical system needs attention.
GEM’s licensed Boston electricians diagnose problems accurately and fix them right. We explain what’s happening, give you clear options, and restore safe, reliable power to your home.
GEM’s licensed Boston electricians diagnose problems accurately and fix them right. We explain what’s happening, give you clear options, and restore safe, reliable power to your home.
Expert Electricians Dedicated to Boston Homes
From brownstones to triple-deckers, every Boston home has different electrical needs.
For more than 75 years, GEM has been the Boston electrical company homeowners trust. We know the challenges that come with the city’s housing stock, from updating pre-war wiring without damaging plaster walls to adding capacity for modern appliances in homes that were never designed for them.
Whether it’s a Beacon Hill townhouse, a Roxbury two-family, or new construction in the Seaport, our team has the experience to handle your Boston electrical needs.
It’s Easy to Get Boston Electrical Services With GEM
At GEM, we believe it shouldn’t feel complicated to get the electrical services you need.
Electrical problems can be stressful enough without worrying about who you’re going to call and if they’ll actually get you the solution you need. Here’s how GEM makes it easy to schedule electrical services in Boston:
Give us a call or schedule your Boston electrical service online at your convenience. We’ll listen to your concerns, gather the details, and set up a time that works best for you.
When our Boston electricians arrive, you’ll get honest, straightforward communication from start to finish. We’ll assess your system, explain what’s going on in easy-to-understand terms, and outline the best solutions for your home.
Once you give the go-ahead, we complete the job efficiently and with the highest attention to safety and quality. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your Boston home’s electrical system is reliable, up to code, and built to serve you for years to come.
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GEM’s Home Comfort Club includes routine inspections and maintenance to keep your electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in excellent condition year-round. Members receive priority scheduling, exclusive discounts, and peace of mind knowing their Boston home is protected
Preserve your home’s value, extend your equipment’s life span, and ease your worries with our membership plans.
Trust us to always send our best local, trained, and screened technicians to your home, no matter the hour.
With us, you can spend less money to take better care of your home.
Keep all parts of your home operating at peak efficiency with regular maintenance tune-ups.
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Boston Electrical Services
From emergency repairs to full rewiring, GEM handles every electrical need in your Boston home.
Whether you’re dealing with an urgent issue or planning an upgrade, our licensed Boston electricians deliver safe, code-compliant work. Here’s what we offer:
Emergency Electrical
Electrical emergencies don’t wait for business hours.
Sparking outlets, burning smells, total power loss. These situations demand immediate attention. Waiting until morning isn’t an option when your family’s safety is at stake.
GEM’s licensed electricians respond to emergency calls 24/7 throughout Boston. We arrive quickly, diagnose the problem, and make your home safe again. Whether it’s a tripped main breaker at midnight or an outlet that’s smoking, we handle urgent electrical issues when they happen.
Electrical Repair
Electrical emergencies don’t wait for business hours.
Sparking outlets, burning smells, total power loss. These situations demand immediate attention. Waiting until morning isn’t an option when your family’s safety is at stake.
GEM’s licensed electricians respond to emergency calls 24/7 throughout Boston. We arrive quickly, diagnose the problem, and make your home safe again. Whether it’s a tripped main breaker at midnight or an outlet that’s smoking, we handle urgent electrical issues when they happen.
Electrical Installation
New electrical work requires precision, knowledge, and professional expertise.
Installing new electrical systems requires the touch, knowledge, and experience of a professional electrician. Whether it’s rewiring a section of your home, upgrading your electrical panel, or adding new fixtures, precision and safety are key to getting the job done right.
At GEM, we proudly provide the Boston area with professional electrical installation services. Our team knows it’s not enough to just have systems that work; they must be installed correctly to ensure long-term safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Electrical Maintenance
Regular maintenance catches small problems before they become safety hazards.
Over time, electrical systems can develop wear and tear that keeps them from working at their best. The longer these minor issues go unresolved, the greater the risk of safety hazards, inefficiency, or even costly damage to your home’s wiring and appliances.
Regular electrical maintenance helps catch small problems early and keeps your system operating smoothly. GEM’s electricians perform thorough inspections, tighten connections, test components, and ensure everything meets safety standards, giving you peace of mind and dependable power year-round.
Standby Generators
Power outages in Boston can last hours or days. A generator keeps your home running.
Nor’easters knock out power across entire neighborhoods. Ice storms bring down lines. When the grid fails, a standby generator kicks in automatically, keeping your lights on, refrigerator cold, and sump pump running.
GEM installs, repairs, and maintains whole-home generators for Boston homeowners who refuse to be left in the dark.
- Generator Installation: A professionally installed standby generator connects directly to your electrical panel and starts within seconds of a power failure. We help you select the right size for your home’s needs and handle all installation, permitting, and testing.
- Generator Replacement: Older generators lose efficiency and reliability. If yours struggles to start, runs rough, or can’t handle your current electrical load, upgrading to a modern unit delivers better performance and lower fuel costs.
- Generator Repair: Generator won’t start? Running but not producing full power? Making unusual noises? Our technicians diagnose and fix generator problems so your backup system is ready when the next storm hits.
- Generator Maintenance: Annual maintenance keeps generators reliable. We check oil, test batteries, inspect connections, run load tests, and verify automatic transfer switches work correctly. A maintained generator starts when you need it.
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
Good lighting changes how you use and enjoy every room.
The right fixtures in the right places make your home more functional, comfortable, and attractive. Poor lighting strains your eyes, wastes energy, and makes spaces feel smaller than they are.
GEM’s electricians design and install lighting systems that fit how you actually live, from task lighting in kitchens to ambient lighting in living spaces to security lighting outside.
- Indoor Lighting: Recessed lights, pendant fixtures, under-cabinet LEDs, dimmer switches. We install lighting that matches your style and improves how each room works. Energy-efficient options cut electricity costs without sacrificing brightness.
- Outdoor Lighting: Pathway lights guide visitors safely to your door. Motion sensors deter intruders. Landscape lighting highlights your home’s best features. We install weather-resistant fixtures that perform through Boston’s harsh seasons.
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Additional Electrical Services
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Your panel controls every circuit in your home.
Older panels can’t handle modern electrical demands. Too many appliances on too few circuits means tripped breakers, flickering lights, and potential fire hazards. Panels with outdated technology like Federal Pacific or Zinsco breakers pose serious safety risks.
GEM upgrades electrical panels to meet current code requirements and handle today’s electrical loads. We also repair existing panels, replace faulty breakers, and add circuits when your home needs more capacity.
Smart Home Installation
Control your home’s systems from your phone or voice commands.
Smart thermostats, automated lighting, video doorbells, connected locks. These devices make life more convenient and can reduce energy costs. But they need proper electrical infrastructure to work reliably.
GEM installs and integrates smart home equipment, ensuring devices communicate properly and your electrical system supports them. We help Boston homeowners modernize without the frustration of troubleshooting connectivity issues.
EV Charger Installation
Charge your electric vehicle overnight in your own garage.
Public charging stations work for occasional top-ups, but daily drivers need reliable home charging. A Level 2 charger adds 25-30 miles of range per hour, meaning a full charge overnight instead of waiting at a public station.
GEM installs EV chargers for all vehicle makes and models. We assess your electrical panel’s capacity, run dedicated circuits, and mount chargers where they’re most convenient for your parking setup.
Heat Cabling Systems
Prevent ice dams and frozen pipes with electric heat cables.
Boston winters create ice dams on roofs that damage shingles and cause leaks. Pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces freeze and burst. Heat cables solve both problems.
GEM installs roof and gutter heat cables that melt ice before it builds up, plus pipe heat cables that keep water flowing through cold snaps. Proper installation and controls ensure cables run only when needed, keeping energy costs reasonable.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
These devices save lives, but only when they work properly.
Carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible. Smoke detectors give you minutes to escape a fire. Dead batteries, expired sensors, and poor placement turn life-saving devices into useless plastic.
GEM installs hardwired smoke and CO detectors with battery backup throughout Boston homes. We place detectors according to code requirements, interconnect them so all alarms sound together, and ensure your family has the warning time they need.
Rewiring & Wiring installation
Old wiring can’t handle how we use electricity today.
Knob-and-tube wiring in pre-war Boston homes was designed for a few lights and a radio. Aluminum wiring from the 1970s creates fire risks at connections. Even homes from the 1990s may have undersized wiring for today’s electronics and appliances.
GEM rewires Boston homes safely and with minimal disruption. Whether you need a single room updated or whole-house rewiring, our electricians work carefully around existing finishes and bring your home up to current electrical codes.
Outlets
Modern homes need more outlets in more places.
Two-prong outlets can’t accept grounded plugs. Outlets in kitchens and bathrooms need GFCI protection. Home offices need enough receptacles to avoid daisy-chaining power strips. Outdoor outlets need weatherproof covers.
GEM installs, replaces, and upgrades outlets throughout Boston homes. We add circuits where you need more capacity, install GFCI and AFCI protection where code requires it, and replace worn outlets that no longer hold plugs securely.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
One lightning strike or power surge can destroy thousands in electronics.
Computers, TVs, appliances with circuit boards, HVAC systems with electronic controls. A surge lasting milliseconds can fry them all. Power strips offer limited protection for individual devices, but surges can enter through any wire in your home.
GEM installs whole-home surge protectors at your electrical panel, stopping surges before they reach your devices. We also install point-of-use protection for sensitive equipment that needs extra defense.
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Other Home Services You May Need
Your home’s systems work together. When HVAC connects to electrical problems or plumbing issues arise alongside climate control needs, GEM handles it all. One team, one call, every service your home needs.
Schedule Boston Electrical Services With GEM
Whether you’re looking to install new electrical systems or repair existing ones, GEM is here to help. Our team is proud to implement quality solutions that keep your appliances running safely and efficiently while giving you complete peace of mind. From small fixes to major upgrades, every project we take on is backed by decades of expertise and a commitment to doing the job right.
Reach out to us today for electrical services in Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my lights flickering?
Flickering lights in Boston homes can be caused by loose wiring, a failing bulb, or an overloaded circuit. Older Boston housing stock is especially prone to this issue. If it happens frequently, it’s best to have a licensed electrician inspect your system to prevent potential safety hazards.
What causes circuit breakers to trip?
Breakers trip when too much electricity flows through a circuit, protecting your home from overheating or electrical fires. In many Boston homes, undersized panels can’t handle modern electrical demands. Common causes include overloaded outlets, faulty wiring, or a malfunctioning appliance.
What causes an outlet to spark?
A brief spark when plugging something in can be normal, but frequent or large sparks may indicate damaged wiring or a loose connection. Boston’s older homes with aging wiring are more susceptible. Have a Boston electrician check it right away to ensure your outlet is safe.
How long do electrical systems last in Boston?
Electrical system lifespan varies depending on the type and maintenance frequency. Many Boston homes still have original wiring from decades ago. Knob-and-tube wiring, common in pre-war Boston properties, may still function but often needs updating to handle modern loads safely.
Can LED lights save Boston homeowners money?
Yes, LED lights use significantly less energy and last much longer than traditional bulbs. For Boston homeowners dealing with high New England electricity rates, LEDs can noticeably lower bills while reducing the need for frequent replacements.