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Electrical in Reno, NV

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $173–$518.

Top Electrical Companies in Reno

  1. 1.D C Electrical Inc

    4.9★ (120 reviews)

    4.9★ from 120 reviews

    +17753427278Website

  2. 2.T Squared Electric

    4.8★ (64 reviews)

    4.8★ from 64 reviews

    +17752244856Website

  3. 3.Action Electric Inc

    4.1★ (28 reviews)

    4.1★ from 28 reviews

    +17753226633Website

  4. 4.Ironclad Electric

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +17759540082Website

  5. 5.AJ Electric LLC

    4.3★ (6 reviews)

    4.3★ from 6 reviews

    +17755445150Website

  6. 6.Complete Electric

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +17758521361Website

Electrical Cost in Reno

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Reno
Electrical repair$173–$518/job
Outlet or switch install$138–$346/job
Light fixture install$173–$576/job
Panel upgrade$2,074–$5,184/job

Electrical prices in Reno run about 15% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Reno, rated 4.7★ on average across 228 customer reviews.

Reno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Reno's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
8.26"
Heating degree days
5,268
Cooling degree days
873
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.4°43.2°1.02"
Feb28.2°47.8°1.06"
Mar32.7°55.3°0.78"
Apr36.4°61.9°0.53"
May44.2°71.3°0.67"
Jun52°81.4°0.56"
Jul61.3°90.8°0.22"
Aug58.6°88.5°0.23"
Sep50.5°79.3°0.38"
Oct40.6°66.3°0.61"
Nov32.3°52.2°1.02"
Dec25.6°43°1.18"

NOAA station data 3.18 miles from Reno.

Permits & Regulations in NV

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-2 Electrical Contracting license
  • Nevada does not license journeyman electricians statewide; Clark County and other jurisdictions issue local cards
  • Each license carries a board-set monetary limit on job size

License required: NSCB C-2 Electrical Contracting license

Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com

Electrical FAQs for Reno

How much does an electrician cost in Reno?

Electrical repairs in Reno typically run $173-$518 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Reno?

We track 6 electricians serving Reno.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Reno, NV?

In NV, Electrical contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-2 Electrical Contracting license. Check with the Reno building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Reno more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Reno runs about +15.2% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Reno heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Reno averages 873 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 91F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Reno summers?

With highs near 91F in Reno, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Reno?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Reno sees highs near 91F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Reno, NV?

A panel upgrade in Reno generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In NV, Electrical contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-2 Electrical Contracting license.