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Columbus
Safe Electric & Plumbing
Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Remodeling Electrical Safety Inspections Emergency Electrical Service EV Chargers Generator Transfer Switches
About Safe Electric & Plumbing
Safe Electric has served homeowners in the Columbus area since 1994. Owner Matt Wehrle started out in the Columbus union apprenticeship program, and the company now works as Safe Electric & Plumbing, offering both trades from one office. The company says its electricians keep up with training on new systems and technology for homes, and it has been BBB accredited since 2018.
On the electrical side the team handles troubleshooting and repairs, safety inspections, wiring, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, generators and transfer switches, whole-home surge protection, ceiling fans, lighting, pool wiring and remodeling work. Emergency electrical service is offered 24/7.
The company lists Columbus, Worthington, Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City and Powell among its service areas. Call (614) 267-4111 or request an appointment through the website.
- Serving the Columbus area since 1994
- Electrical and plumbing from one company
- 24/7 emergency electrical service
- BBB accredited since 2018
Services
- Ceiling Fan InstallationNew fans and fan replacements.
- Electrical RemodelingWiring for kitchen, bath and basement remodels.
- Electrical Safety InspectionsChecks of a home's wiring and panel for hazards.
- Emergency Electrical ServiceHelp at any hour when a home loses power, a breaker keeps tripping or wiring sparks or overheats.
- EV ChargersHome charging station installation.
- Generator Transfer SwitchesTransfer switch installation for backup power.
- GeneratorsBackup generator installation.
- LightingSecurity and accent lighting.
- Panel UpgradesReplacement of outdated or undersized panels.
- Pool WiringElectrical work for pools.
- Repairs & TroubleshootingDiagnosis of tripping breakers, dead outlets and other faults.
- Whole-Home Surge ProtectionSurge protectors installed at the panel.
- Wiring & RewiringNew and replacement wiring in homes.
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