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Universal Power & Electric
Licensed Insured Appliance Hookups Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Dedicated Circuits Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Remodeling
About Universal Power & Electric
Universal Power & Electric, Inc. is a licensed and insured, family-owned electrical company and part of the Powered By Universal Group. Its main office is on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township, and it has a showroom on Dixie Highway in Waterford. Co-owner Sam Hancock is a third-generation master electrician with more than 30 years of experience.
Residential services include EV charger ports, whole-house generators, switch and receptacle work, 220-volt circuits for dryers, stoves and HVAC, ventilation and ceiling fans, TV mounting with power, emergency repairs, lighting design and fixtures, spa and hot tub hookups, wiring inspections, rewiring for remodels and code, new-home wiring, smoke detectors, panel installation and upgrades, underground wiring, smart-home wiring, and intercom and doorbell installation.
The company runs fully stocked trucks and covers its work with a three-year warranty. It serves Oakland and Macomb counties and holds a 4.9 rating on Google from 311 reviews.
- Licensed and insured, family-owned
- Co-owner is a third-generation master electrician
- Three-year workmanship warranty
- Offices in Clinton Township and Waterford
- 4.9 on Google from 311 reviews
Services
- Appliance HookupsWiring and connecting electric ranges, stoves and dryers, including converting old dryer outlets to the current plug type.
- Bathroom & Exhaust Fan InstallationInstallation of bathroom vent and exhaust fans.
- Ceiling Fan InstallationInstallation and replacement of ceiling fans in homes.
- Dedicated Circuits220-volt wiring for dryers, stoves and HVAC
- Electrical Code Correctionsrewiring to meet code
- Electrical RemodelingElectrical changes and additions for kitchen, bathroom, basement and other remodeling projects.
- Electrical Safety InspectionsInspect home electrical systems and identify safety issues or code violations.
- Electrical Service UpgradesUpgrades to a home's incoming electrical service and circuit capacity for modern power demands.
- Emergency Electrical ServiceHelp at any hour when a home loses power, a breaker keeps tripping or wiring sparks or overheats.
- EV ChargersLevel 2 home charging
- GeneratorsStandby units & transfer switches
- Home Standby Generator InstallationInstallation of automatic standby generators for home backup power.
- Hot Tub & Spa WiringDedicated circuit installation and hookups for hot tubs and spas.
- LightingIndoor, outdoor & recessed
- Low-Voltage Systemsintercom and doorbell installation
- New Construction ElectricalElectrical systems for new residential and multifamily construction.
- Outlet & Switch InstallationInstall outlets and switches, including tamper-resistant outlets.
- Panel Upgrades100 to 200-amp service & panels
- Repairs & TroubleshootingOutlets, breakers, faults
- Smart Home WiringInstallation of smart switches, outlets, and home automation wiring for homeowners.
- Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector InstallationInstall smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for household safety.
- Underground Electrical Wiringnew installation, locating and repair
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