Providence, RI Electrical Services
When your home’s electrical system isn’t working as it should, it can quickly disrupt your day—and your peace of mind. Maybe you’re dealing with flickering lights, outdated wiring, or an electrical panel that just can’t keep up.
Whatever the issue, GEM Plumbing & Heating Services, LLC is here to help. Since 1949, families and businesses across Providence County and the surrounding Rhode Island communities have trusted GEM for comprehensive electrical repairs, maintenance, and installations. Call or contact us online today for all of your electrical needs in Providence, RI.
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Keep Your Electricity Flowing Steadily and Safely
When something goes wrong with your electricity in Providence, it throws off your entire routine.
You rely on your home’s electrical system in every part of your daily life. It powers the lighting you use to get ready in the morning, the appliances you use to cook dinner, and the TV you watch to unwind after a long day of work.
What’s more, electrical problems can turn into a serious safety hazard if they aren’t properly repaired. You can sometimes resolve minor issues like a tripped breaker yourself. But if you’re constantly dealing with outlets that won’t give power or an outdated electrical system that doesn’t match your home’s needs, it’s time to call the professionals.
At GEM, our team of licensed electricians has the knowledge and experience needed to fix your electrical problems safely and promptly. We can handle everything from rewiring a garbage disposal to upgrading your electrical system for EV charging. And we approach each call we make with professionalism and respect for your home.
The Electricians Providence Families Have Trusted for Generations
For three generations, GEM has been a trusted name for electrical services across Providence and Rhode Island.
Residents know us for our expert craftsmanship, honest service, and a genuine commitment to our community. From East Side homes and historic properties in Federal Hill to new construction in the Jewelry District, GEM’s licensed electricians can tackle any job.
Scheduling Electrical Service Is Simple
At GEM, we make it easy to get the reliable electrical help you need—without the stress or guesswork. From your first call to final inspection, our team keeps you informed every step of the way.
Call or schedule online. An electrician arrives, explains the issue clearly, and gives you honest options. Once you approve, we complete the job safely and efficiently.
Booking with GEM is fast and flexible. You can schedule online or by phone, and our friendly local team will confirm a convenient time for your visit.
Your licensed electrician will arrive on time, assess the issue, and clearly explain your options before any work begins. We’ll provide a transparent estimate with no hidden fees, so you can make an informed decision that fits your budget.
Once you approve the work, our electricians get to it. We use quality materials and proven techniques to ensure a safe, lasting repair or installation. Once the job is complete, we’ll walk you through the results, answer your questions, and share tips to help keep your home’s electrical system running smoothly.
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Protect Your Electrical System with GEM’s Home Advocate Membership
With GEM’s Home Advocate Membership, you can keep your home’s electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing system running safely and efficiently year-round.
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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Providence Electrical Services
When you call an electrician, you want more than just a quick fix; you want a team you can trust to do the job right.
GEM delivers dependable service, honest communication, and lasting value on every call. Whether you’re dealing with an urgent issue or planning an upgrade, our licensed electricians deliver safe, code-compliant work. Here’s what we offer:
Emergency Electrical
When the lights go out, outlets spark, or your breaker keeps tripping, you need help fast.
Power issues can be stressful and even dangerous, especially when they threaten your family’s safety or comfort. GEM offers 24/7 emergency electrical services throughout Providence County and the surrounding Rhode Island communities.
Our licensed electricians are always on call, ready to diagnose the issue quickly and restore power safely, no matter the time of day.
Electrical Installation
Whether you’re upgrading your lighting, adding new outlets, or preparing your home for an EV charger or generator, you should always leave electrical projects to the professionals.
Faulty wiring or improper installation can lead to costly repairs at best and safety hazards at worst.
From panel upgrades and ceiling fan installations to smart home wiring and appliance hookups, GEM delivers work that’s done right the first time. Our team handles every project with precision and care, ensuring your new systems are efficient, durable, and built to last.
Electrical Repair
When the power flickers or an outlet suddenly stops working, it’s easy to feel uneasy.
Electrical problems can interrupt your routine and raise real safety concerns, but finding the right professional shouldn’t add to the stress.
GEM’s experienced electricians know how to spot the cause of electrical issues fast and fix them with precision. From wiring repairs and breaker replacements to resolving frequent outages, we take the time to get it right—safely, efficiently, and up to code.
Electrical Maintenance
Just like your car benefits from regular tune-ups, your electrical system needs inspections and maintenance to keep running smoothly.
Over time, wiring, outlets, and panels can wear down or become outdated, creating hidden safety risks and unexpected power issues.
That’s why homeowners across Providence and Rhode Island turn to GEM for proactive electrical maintenance. Our licensed electricians perform thorough inspections, tighten connections, test system performance, and identify potential concerns before they turn into costly repairs.
Generators
When the power goes out, don’t let your home get left in the dark.
A dependable generator keeps your lights on, your fridge running, and your family comfortable—no matter what the weather brings. Whether you’re installing your first standby generator or maintaining an existing unit, GEM offers full-service generator solutions to keep Providence homes powered year-round.
- Generator Installation: Choosing the right generator starts with understanding your home’s specific needs. GEM’s licensed electricians will help you select the best model and size for your household, then handle every step of the installation. We install reliable, high-quality systems that provide seamless backup power when you need it most.
- Generator Replacement: If your current generator struggles to keep up or has reached the end of its lifespan, GEM can help you upgrade with confidence. We’ll assess your system’s performance, recommend a replacement that fits your energy demands, and ensure a smooth, code-compliant installation.
- Generator Repair: When your generator isn’t starting, running smoothly, or providing enough power, GEM’s expert technicians are ready to help. We diagnose and repair all major brands and models, quickly restoring your system’s performance.
- Generator Maintenance: Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring your generator is ready when your power goes out in the middle of a storm. GEM’s maintenance services include testing, cleaning, and inspecting all components to catch issues early and prevent unexpected failures.
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
The right lighting can transform how your home feels and functions.
Whether you’re upgrading outdated fixtures or planning a custom lighting design, GEM offers expert installation, repair, and maintenance for every corner of your home.
- Outdoor Lighting: Outdoor lighting keeps your property safe, secure, and beautiful after dark. From motion-sensor floodlights and walkway illumination to accent lighting for patios and landscaping, GEM designs and installs systems that match your home’s architecture and your lifestyle.
- Indoor Lighting: Good lighting sets the tone for your entire home. GEM’s licensed electricians can install, replace, or upgrade everything from recessed and pendant lighting to under-cabinet and smart lighting systems. We’ll help you find the perfect balance of brightness and efficiency.
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EV Charger Installation
To make the most of electric vehicle ownership, you need reliable charging at home.
Whether you’ve just purchased your first EV or want to upgrade your current setup, GEM makes it easy to charge faster and safer right from your own garage or driveway. Our licensed electricians provide full-service EV charger installation, repair, and maintenance for all major vehicle brands and charger types.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are the difference between getting your family out safely and not having enough warning time.
Older detectors lose sensitivity over time, batteries die without warning, and improper placement leaves dangerous blind spots in your home’s coverage.
GEM installs interconnected hardwired detectors throughout Providence homes, following current Rhode Island fire code requirements. When one alarm sounds, they all sound, giving everyone in your household the alert they need. We position detectors in bedrooms, hallways, and living spaces where they’ll provide the earliest possible warning of danger.
Smart Home
From smart lighting and thermostats to security devices and voice-activated systems, modern technology helps you manage your home efficiently and safely.
But to make it all work seamlessly, you need expert installation and reliable support. Count on GEM to install, integrate, and maintain smart home equipment in your Providence home.
Electrical Panels
As your home grows and modern technology demands more power, older electrical panels can become overloaded or unsafe.
If you’ve noticed flickering lights, frequent breaker trips, or outdated fuse boxes, it may be time for a professional upgrade. The electrical team at GEM specializes in panel inspections, repairs, replacements, and full-service upgrades to keep your home’s electrical system running safely and efficiently.
Heat Cabling Systems
Rhode Island winters bring heavy snow loads that create damaging ice dams along rooflines and freeze pipes in unheated spaces.
Electric heat cables prevent both problems by maintaining consistent temperatures where ice typically forms. GEM installs roof deicing systems along gutters and eaves where ice dams cause the most damage to Providence homes, especially on older properties with complex rooflines common in Federal Hill and the East Side.
We also install pipe heat cables in basements, crawl spaces, and exterior walls where frozen pipes create flooding risks during cold snaps. Professional installation includes thermostatic controls that activate cables only when temperatures drop, keeping your energy costs manageable while protecting your home from winter damage.
Rewiring & Wiring Installation
Many Providence homes still have original electrical wiring that predates modern safety standards and can’t support today’s electrical loads.
Historic triple-deckers, Victorian houses, and early 20th-century homes across College Hill and Federal Hill were built when electricity powered little more than lights and a radio. Now those same homes run computers, multiple large appliances, air conditioning, and charging stations. The wiring wasn’t designed for that demand. GEM replaces outdated and unsafe wiring throughout Providence homes, working carefully to minimize damage to historic plaster, original trim, and period details. Whether your home needs a single circuit upgraded or complete rewiring, we bring your electrical system up to current code while respecting the character of your property.
Outlets
Older Providence homes often have too few outlets in the wrong places, forcing residents to rely on extension cords and power strips that create fire hazards.
Two-prong outlets without ground protection can’t safely handle modern electronics. Kitchens and bathrooms need GFCI outlets to prevent shock hazards. Bedrooms require AFCI protection to detect dangerous arcing conditions before they cause fires. Home offices need dedicated circuits with enough outlets to power computers, monitors, printers, and networking equipment without overloading circuits.
GEM adds outlets where you actually need them, upgrades existing outlets to meet current code requirements, and installs the proper protection for each location in your Providence home.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
Power surges from lightning strikes, utility switching, and grid fluctuations can destroy sensitive electronics in milliseconds.
Individual plug-in surge protectors only guard specific devices and offer no protection for hardwired equipment like HVAC systems, refrigerators, and electrical panels with digital controls. Surges can enter through any wire in your home, including phone and cable lines that bypass outlet-level protection.
GEM installs whole-home surge protection devices at your main electrical panel, stopping damaging voltage spikes before they reach any circuit in your house. We also add point-of-use protection for expensive equipment that needs additional defense, creating layers of protection that keep your Providence home’s electronics and appliances safe from electrical damage.
Call (833) 222-2953 to schedule services.
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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 Providence Electrical Services With GEM
Whether you need a quick repair, a new installation, or a full electrical upgrade, GEM is here to help.
Our licensed electricians deliver safe, reliable solutions backed by decades of trusted service in Providence and beyond.
Give us a call or contact us online today for electrical services in Providence.
Providence Electrical FAQs
How do I know if my home needs electrical repairs or upgrades?
Common warning signs include flickering lights, frequently tripped breakers, buzzing sounds, or outlets that feel warm to the touch. Many Providence homes, especially historic properties on College Hill and in Federal Hill, have electrical systems that haven’t been updated in decades. If you notice any of these issues, it’s best to schedule an inspection with a licensed electrician to ensure your system is safe and up to code.
How often should I have my electrical system inspected?
A general rule of thumb is every 3–5 years. However, older homes, properties undergoing renovations, or homes with increased electrical loads (like EV chargers or new HVAC systems) should be inspected more frequently. Providence’s stock of Victorian and early 20th-century homes often requires more frequent inspection given their age and original wiring.
How long does an electrical panel last?
Most electrical panels last 25 to 40 years, depending on their condition and load demands. Many Providence triple-deckers and older single-family homes still have panels from the 1960s or 70s that can’t safely handle modern electrical demands. If your panel is outdated or unable to support newer appliances or technology, it may be time for an upgrade.
Can I replace light fixtures or outlets myself?
Small projects like swapping out a light fixture can seem simple, but they still carry safety risks if wiring or grounding is handled incorrectly. Historic Providence homes often have unusual wiring configurations that aren’t immediately obvious. When in doubt, hire a licensed electrician to ensure the job is done safely and meets code.
How can I make my home’s electrical system more energy efficient?
Switching to LED lighting, installing smart controls, and upgrading old wiring or panels can all reduce energy waste. Given Providence’s cold winters and hot summers, ensuring your electrical system efficiently powers heating and cooling equipment makes a noticeable difference in energy costs. Regular maintenance also helps ensure your electrical components are running efficiently.