A flickering light and a full rewire start the same way, with a call that gets the problem on the table before anything else happens. Conway Electrical Company handles electrical work for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across Conway and Faulkner County - from a single dead outlet to a full service upgrade. We service this area, and its neighborhoods each have their own wiring. Older homes near downtown carry decades of additions and workarounds. Newer subdivisions push panel capacity as square footage and appliance loads grow. Whatever the situation, clear communication from the first call to the final test is how every job runs here. Schedule it. We wire it. You're powered.
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When the power goes out, or goes halfway out, the first question is always the same: what is actually wrong. A dead outlet might be a tripped GFCI somewhere upstream. A breaker that keeps tripping could be a faulty breaker, an overloaded circuit, or a wiring fault that needs tracing. Flickering lights, a burning smell near an outlet, sparking when you plug something in, or half the house going dark all point to different causes and need a proper look before any work starts.
A diagnostic visit means scoping the fault, tracing the circuit, and confirming the fix before the job is called done. We check GFCI and AFCI protection where it applies, verify grounding and bonding, and test arc-fault and ground-fault breakers when the symptom points that way. You get a plain answer on repair versus upgrade before any decision is made.
We take calls every day from 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM, which covers most urgent situations that come up outside a normal workday. Call now and we'll set the appointment.
Your home deserves wiring that's safe and up to code, and most of the requests we handle in this category are straightforward upgrades that make a real difference day to day. Outlet work includes standard replacements, GFCI outlets for kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations, AFCI outlets where the panel does not already carry that protection, and USB outlets where a charging point makes sense at a desk or nightstand.
Switch work runs from a basic replacement to dimmer installation in living areas and bedrooms. The wiring behind a dimmer matters - not every fixture is compatible, and we confirm the match before the switch goes in.
Ceiling fan installation covers new installs where no fixture exists yet (which means adding a fan-rated box and running the circuit) and replacements where the existing wiring needs to be evaluated before the new fan goes up. Lighting work includes recessed and LED can lights, standard fixtures, chandeliers, and under-cabinet lighting. Each of these jobs involves more than swapping a bulb. Circuit capacity, box ratings, and code-compliant wiring all factor into what a proper installation looks like. We'll sort the wiring and clean up after.
Getting your electrical problem handled starts with a quick call, and outdoor lighting jobs are no different. Porch lights, garage lights, motion-sensor floods, and landscape lighting all require weatherproof materials, proper exterior-rated wiring, and a circuit plan that accounts for the load and the run length.
We install weatherproof outlets on exterior walls and in covered outdoor areas, which is a common request for patios, workshops, and garages that need a reliable power point outside. Motion-sensor and flood lights need correct placement and proper grounding for the outdoor circuit to hold up over time.
Outdoor wiring that was added informally over the years - extension cords run through walls, fixtures not rated for wet locations, outlets without covers - comes up regularly in older Conway properties. We trace what is there, confirm what needs to change, and run the circuit correctly. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
Arkansas weather puts real demands on the electrical system. Severe thunderstorms, the occasional tornado, and ice storms in winter create conditions where backup power and panel-level protection are practical considerations, not optional extras. The following services address the most common needs we see in this area.
An older panel running at or near capacity shows up in specific ways: breakers that trip under normal load, no room to add circuits for a new appliance, or a panel type that has known reliability problems. A panel upgrade starts with a load calculation to confirm what the service needs to carry, followed by pulling the permit, replacing the panel, and restoring every circuit in the correct order.
Conway's housing stock spans decades, and both older homes and newer construction create panel upgrade demand. Older homes often came in at 100 amps and were never updated. Newer builds running EV chargers, home offices, and large HVAC loads push a 200-amp panel harder than it was sized for. Subpanel installation is an option where the main panel is maxed out but the service entrance can carry the additional load.
A generator hookup is not just a matter of plugging in. Safe connection to the home's wiring requires a transfer switch or a generator interlock that physically prevents the generator from back-feeding the utility line. We handle the transfer switch or interlock installation, wire the generator connection point, and confirm that the cutover from utility power works correctly before the job is finished.
Faulkner County gets its share of severe weather, and a power outage that runs more than a few hours stops being an inconvenience quickly. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and a generator hookup done right is one of the most consequential jobs on that list. Call now and we'll set the appointment.
A panel-level surge protection device catches voltage spikes before they reach the wiring in your walls and the equipment plugged into your outlets. Arkansas thunderstorm frequency makes this a practical recommendation. A single nearby lightning strike or a utility switching event can send a spike through the service entrance that damages appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment in seconds.
Installation happens at the panel. The device monitors the incoming line and diverts excess voltage before it travels further into the circuit. It does not replace point-of-use surge strips for sensitive equipment, but it handles the large events that strips are not sized to absorb. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
The wiring around here has its own patterns, and older Conway homes are a clear example. Knob-and-tube wiring from early construction, aluminum branch-circuit wiring from a later era, and layers of additions done at different standards all show up in homes that have been through multiple owners. A rewiring conversation usually starts with one of four triggers: the age of the wiring, pressure from a home insurer, a renovation that opens the walls, or a load increase that the existing wiring cannot safely carry.
Full and partial rewiring both start with an assessment of what is in the walls and what the finished system needs to support. Knob-and-tube replacement and aluminum-wiring remediation each follow a specific process. We confirm the scope before work starts and keep the communication clear through to the final test.
Dedicated circuits are a separate but related topic. A dryer, range, refrigerator, or large window unit each needs its own circuit sized for the load. A 240-volt outlet for a dryer or range is not interchangeable with a standard 120-volt run. We assess what the panel can support, run the circuit, and install the correct outlet for the appliance. Clear communication from the first call to the final test covers this work the same as any other.
A Level 2 EV charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit and charges significantly faster than a standard household outlet. The installation starts with a panel capacity assessment. If the panel has room, we run the dedicated circuit to the garage or parking location and install the outlet or hardwired connection the charger requires. If the panel is at capacity, a service upgrade or subpanel is part of the conversation before the circuit is run.
The charger itself is customer-supplied or selected separately. Our work covers the circuit, the wiring, and the connection point. We'll sort the wiring and clean up after.
Offices, retail spaces, tenant improvement projects, and new construction all have electrical needs that go beyond a residential service call. Panel capacity review, circuit additions for equipment or workstations, lighting upgrades, and rough-in wiring for a new build or addition are the most common commercial requests we handle.
Property managers dealing with tenant turnover often need outlet additions, lighting changes, or panel work done on a schedule. Small business owners adding equipment need a circuit assessment before anything is installed. We scope commercial jobs the same way as residential: confirm what the panel can carry, plan the circuit work, and communicate what the job involves before scheduling. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
An electrical inspection covers the panel condition, wiring type and age, GFCI and AFCI protection, grounding and bonding, and the status of hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The inspection gives you a clear picture of what the system looks like and what, if anything, needs attention.
Home buyers and sellers are the most common callers, but landlords with older properties and homeowners who have not had the system looked at in years make up a significant share of inspection requests. After a renovation that touched the walls, an inspection confirms the work was done to current standards. We document what we find and explain it before any recommendations are made. Call now and we'll set the appointment.
Every job gets a price on the phone before anything is scheduled. You ask what the work involves, we give you the rate, and you decide whether to book. A plain answer on repair versus upgrade is part of that conversation when the situation calls for it - there is no reason to replace a panel if a targeted repair handles the problem, and no reason to patch wiring that needs to be replaced.
Pricing covers what the job involves. If the scope changes once we are on site, that conversation happens before the work does. Ready for your wiring. Call now.
Reach us at (501) 536-6282 for a quote on any job, large or small.
We cover Conway and the communities around it, including Vilonia, Mayflower, Greenbrier, Maumelle, Morrilton, Beebe, Jacksonville, and Cabot. Faulkner County and the neighboring areas are all within our service reach. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, a quick call settles it.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, including dead outlets, flickering lights, tripping breakers, panel upgrades, wiring and rewiring, ceiling fan installation, outdoor lighting, EV charger circuits, generator hookups, and whole-home surge protection. If you are not sure whether a job falls within our scope, call and describe the symptom. We can usually tell you what is involved and give you a price on the same call.
A burning smell near an outlet, a switch plate, or the panel is the clearest signal to stop using that circuit and call. Outlets that are warm to the touch, sparking when you plug something in, or a breaker that trips immediately after being reset all point to conditions that should not wait. Flickering lights and partial power loss to one side of the house are also worth a call, even if the problem seems intermittent.
A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal load is telling you something specific: the circuit is overloaded, there is a wiring fault, or the breaker itself has failed. Resetting it without finding the cause does not fix the underlying problem and can create a safety issue if the breaker is masking a wiring fault. Call us and we will trace the circuit, identify the cause, and give you a plain answer on whether the fix is a repair or an upgrade.
Call (501) 536-6282 and describe what you are seeing.
We scope the job on the phone, confirm what the work involves, and give you a price before anything is scheduled. You do not need to know the technical name for the problem. Describing the symptom is enough to get the conversation started.
A targeted repair, replacing a faulty breaker, fixing a wiring fault, or swapping a damaged outlet, is almost always less expensive than a panel upgrade. The right answer depends on what the diagnosis turns up. If a single repair handles the problem, that is what we recommend. If the panel is at capacity or has a design issue that a repair will not solve, we tell you that before any work starts.
Panel work is priced based on the service size, the number of circuits, and the condition of the existing equipment, not the square footage of the home directly. Wiring jobs are more closely tied to the size of the space, because the length of the runs and the number of circuits involved both affect the scope. When you call, we ask the questions that let us give you a price that reflects the actual job.
The most common reason a price changes mid-job is that opening the wall reveals a condition that was not visible during the initial assessment, such as wiring that is more deteriorated than expected or a panel with more problems than the symptom suggested. If the scope changes once we are on site, that conversation happens before the additional work does. You are not looking at a revised invoice after the fact.
Yes. Landlords and property managers are a regular part of our work across Conway and the surrounding area. Rental unit turnover, outlet and switch replacements, panel checks before a new tenant moves in, and code violation repairs are all jobs we handle. Call and describe the property and what it needs, and we will give you a price and a schedule.
We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM, which gives a reasonable range for scheduling around work and family commitments. When you call, let us know what times work for you and we will confirm what the schedule allows. We do not promise a specific arrival window, but we do confirm the appointment before anyone heads out.
Clear access to the panel and to any outlets, switches, or fixtures that are part of the job. If furniture is in front of the panel or blocking the work area, moving it in advance saves time. For panel work specifically, knowing which breakers control which rooms is helpful but not required. We will map the circuits if needed.
It depends on the job. Most panel work requires the main breaker to be off for part of the visit. Outlet and switch work on a single circuit can often be done with only that circuit de-energized. We confirm what will be off and for how long before the work starts, so you can plan around it.
Payment is due when the job is complete. The price is confirmed before we schedule, so there is no ambiguity about the total when the work is finished. If you have questions about what the price covers, that conversation happens on the first call, not at the end of the job.
Getting your electrical problem handled starts with a quick call. Conway Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work across the area - repairs and troubleshooting, panel upgrades, outlet and lighting installation, rewiring, EV charger hookups, generator connections, surge protection, and safety inspections. We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Schedule it. We wire it. You're powered.
Call (501) 536-6282 for a quote.
From a tripped breaker to a full service-entrance upgrade, we handle the electrical work that keeps Conway homes and commercial properties running safely. The table below covers every service we offer in this area, who it fits best, and what is practical to know before you call. Scope is confirmed on the phone before anything is scheduled, and the price is settled before work begins.
| Electrical Service | What the Job Involves | Ideal For | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Generator Installation |
| Faulkner County homeowners preparing for ice storms and severe weather outages | The transfer switch is the required part of any safe generator hookup. We handle the electrical connection. The generator unit itself is outside our scope. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Homebuyers, landlords, and property managers in Faulkner County | An inspection before a purchase closes gives you a clear picture of what the home actually needs, not just what is visible on a walk-through. |
| Basement & Sump-Pump Circuits |
| Homeowners finishing a basement or adding reliable sump protection | A sump pump on a shared circuit can lose power at the worst moment. A dedicated circuit keeps it isolated from other loads. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Any homeowner or property manager with an active electrical symptom | Tracing the fault before quoting the repair keeps the scope honest and the bill predictable. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation |
| Any project adding circuits to an existing home | Panel capacity has to be confirmed before new circuits are run. If the panel is near its limit, that conversation happens first. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Conway homeowners with sensitive electronics or frequent storm activity | A panel-mounted device covers every circuit in the house. A power strip covers only the one outlet it is plugged into. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| Older Conway homes adding EV chargers, AC loads, or home office circuits | Arkansas summers put sustained load on panels sized for a different era. A load calculation confirms what the service actually needs before any hardware is ordered. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Homeowners adding convenience or replacing failed devices | USB outlets and AFCI-protected outlets for older bedroom circuits are straightforward add-ons during any outlet visit. |
| EV Charger Installation |
| EV owners adding a Level 2 charger at home | If the panel is already near capacity, a panel upgrade becomes part of the conversation before the charger circuit is run. |
| Older-Home Rewiring |
| Owners of pre-1980s Conway homes with original wiring | Aluminum branch circuits and knob-and-tube wiring each have specific failure modes. The approach depends on what is in the walls and how accessible the runs are. |
| Breaker & Panel Service |
| Homes with repeated trips, buzzing panels, or outdated fuse boxes | A breaker that trips immediately after reset usually points to a wiring fault, not just a tired breaker. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Homeowners adding large appliances or correcting shared-circuit problems | A large appliance on a shared circuit is the most common cause of nuisance trips in older Conway homes. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners upgrading interior lighting or adding outdoor security coverage | Outdoor fixtures require weatherproof boxes and GFCI protection on the circuit. |
| Wiring for Additions & Remodels |
| Homeowners finishing a basement, adding a room, or remodeling a kitchen or bath | The time to check panel capacity is before the walls go up, not after. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Homeowners replacing a light fixture with a fan or upgrading an existing fan | Mounting a fan to a box rated only for a light fixture is a common problem we find and correct before the fan goes up. |
Call (501) 536-6282 to talk through the job, get a price, and get it on the schedule.
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