Electrical Service Upgrades

A poorly functioning electrical system can lead to hazardous and potentially fatal problems such as home fires and malfunctioning appliances. This can lead to costly damages.

In fact, Electrical Safety Foundation International estimated that each year, 51,000 electrical home fires occur.

Contact LaPlante to protect your family and your home.

Why Upgrade My Service?

Many homes today are looking to power numerous appliances and gadgets that really add up in power consumption. Not all homes are the same and the power consumption is certainly different from one to the other. One fact is certain: we all require more and more technology and our technology requires more power.

Providing your home with a service upgrade is a safe and secure solution to ensure your home is handling its power demands. Upgrading your electric service should only be completed by a trained professional, such as our Portland Maine electricians at LaPlante Electric.

Signs You May Need an Upgrade

Flickering lights
Burning smell
Poor appliance performance
Power outlets are discolored
Consistent use of power strips
Recently renovated with new appliances
Installed new HVAC system
Hot electrical panel
Frequently tending to the circuit breaker

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★

Crisp efficient business. Great customer service and support. They do all aspects of generator install. Installers polite, considerate of property, and knowledgeable. All in all a great experience.

Response from the ownerThank you so much Paul for this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with our team and that we were able to help with your generator installation! We really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us!!

Paul Jones

★★★★★

Detail oriented professionals who take a lot of pride in their work. A 5 man crew descended upon my house at the agreed-upon time, they were incredibly polite and courteous of our space, and had a well formulated pre-made plan of attack for the day they would be spending here. Tools and equipment were all in good order, parts were ready, and they each set upon their particular task in the imposing scope of work we had planned on. Working around CMPCOs scheduled shutdown of our power, they managed to replace our service connection, meter box and main panel - and installed a new standby generator with pad, automatic transfer switch, service disconnect, 3 to 4 wire upgraded SER cable, and full new main distribution panel in one go.The techs were incredibly pleasant and clearly took a great deal of pride in their work. As work progressed, they took the time to explain the changes made and made sure we understood what would be our "new normal".I will not hesitate to bring them back for any additional projects that they would be capable of, in their industry.

Response from the ownerChristopher, thank you doesn't quite cover what your review means to all of us here at LaPlante Electric. We DO take pride in our work, and it renews that pride to realize valued customers like yourself feel it. What a meaningful review, thank you so much for all five stars....we look forward to working with you again!

Christopher B. Jr. Ryba

★★★★★

Our technician Bob is the epitome of a true professional. He is clearly highly skilled and very personable. Overall A+ service. I strongly recommend him!!

Response from the ownerHi Garry! Thank you so very much for this review! Bob is such a great tech and we value him as well as you! Have an amazing day 🙂

Garry Bracken

★★★★★

Tony did an excellent job with our annual heat pump maintenance. He was knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. Highly recommended!

Response from the ownerThank you so much for the 5-stars, Dale! We are so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Tony, and we are so glad he could help! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate you taking the time to share this with our team!

Dale Stephenson

★★★★★

The installers were friendly, professional, focused and left the site clean as a whistle.

Response from the ownerThank you for your five-star review, Michael. We’re so pleased that our installers delivered professionalism and helpfulness. We look forward to working with you again and assure you of our commitment to excellence.

Michael Beagan

★★★★★

What a great team you have there! Glad we went with LaPlante!

Response from the ownerThank you for your five-star review, Jeffrey. We’re so pleased that you entrusted us with your electrical needs and found our technicians to be knowledgeable and professional. We look forward to working with you again.

Jeffrey McLean

★★★★★

We just finished a large solar installation and my wife and I have just excellent things to say about LaPlante Electric and their team. From Adam to Olivia, Bob, Rowan, and the entire team who did exactly what they said and without any surprises. They set the install date for November 6th back in late August and were completely done in five days as also planned. Their communication is very good and the workmanship is top notch. They did everything to accommodate our requests about location of panels, conduit, and batteries. We highly recommend them!!

Response from the ownerThank you for your five-star review, Joseph. We’re so pleased that you entrusted us with your solar installation needs. Your comments about our efficiency, professionalism, expertise, and communication mean so much. We’ll be sure to send accolades to Adam, Olivia, Bob, and Rowan. Your recommendation means so much.

Joseph Wight

★★★★★

They called to let me know that they had a cancellation and could fit me in way ahead of my December appointment . They showed up, did the work, which was very minor and charged a fair price. Hopefully problem is resolved.

Response from the ownerThank you, Stuart! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this five-star review, and we are pleased to have helped resolve the situation ahead of schedule. At LaPlante Electric, we take pride in our work and we are here to serve our customers. Thank you for your kind words. Looking forward to serving you again in the future. Best, The LaPlante Electric Team

Stuart Pruzansky

★★★★★

Very thorough and detailed. Best tune up ever

Response from the owner'Best tune up ever' is the best review ever, Sherry, thank you so much for the kind words and the 5 stars!

Sherry Morin

★★★★★

Workers arrived on time, were very polite, communicative & did exactly what we asked in a timely manner.

Response from the ownerWe truly appreciate your positive feedback and five-star review, Anna. Thank you for letting us know that our technicians were timely, professional, and communicative. We look forward to working with you again.

Anna Ingendahl

★★★★★

I had my early maintenance again for my stand by generator and as in years past LaPlante did a through job paying attention to all the details. I highly recommend them to anyone.

Response from the ownerThank you for your five-star review, Gary. Your loyalty means the world to us. We’re pleased that you consistently recognize our professionalism, thoroughness, and overall commitment to excellence. We look forward to working with you again.

Gary Asperschlager

★★★★★

Decided to make the investment in Solar. Was first talking with a national company about panels/system and came to realize they relied on out of state electrical contractors which made me uncertain of service.Talked to LaPlante and a few other local companies. LaPlante sales team was informed and did not pressure at all. Responsive and informed on all my questions. The installation team could have not been more professional and were quick to install and cleanup.Would recommend LaPlante for this technical project.

Response from the ownerThank you so much for this wonderful review John! We are so glad that we could help you with your solar panels and couldn't be happier to hear that you had such a great experience with our team!

John Beckey

★★★★★

The LaPlante team was excellent! They arrived on time and executed a beautiful heat pump installation. They were courteous, friendly, and respectful of our property. I highly recommend this team of professionals!

Response from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words, John! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. It means a lot to us when customers have such great things to say about LaPlante Electric. We are here to serve and are so glad that we could help you with your installation. Thank you for your trust and for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate it!

John Colgan

★★★★★

We’ve been very happy with LaPlante. Installation was smooth and quick and a recent annual servicing was easy and we have enjoyed working with Alan, who is friendly, timely, and professional.

Response from the ownerHi Kate, Thank you so much for your 5-star review of LaPlante Electric! We are thrilled that your installation was smooth and quick and that Alan provided you with friendly, timely, and professional service. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your trust in us. If there is ever anything else we can do to make your experience with us even better, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing LaPlante Electric! Best, LaPlante Electric Team

Kate Somerville

★★★★★

This was my annual system checkup before winter operation. Sean (Thompson) called to verify the appointment and was able to arrive earlier than planned. Sean completed a complete systems check and took the time to review all the operating parameters with me and suggestions for maintaining and operating the system for greater efficiency. I was very pleased with the service visit and with Sean's system knowledge and professionalism.

Response from the ownerAwww, Clifford, we are thrilled to receive this 5 star review after your heat pump cleaning......thank you so very much, Sean will be happy to read this review and the whole company is celebrating this, our 700th review!!

Clifford Babkirk

★★★★★

Installed bath fan and lights.

Response from the ownerWe truly appreciate your five-star review, Ann. Thank you for entrusting us with your electrical needs and letting us know that our technicians provided exemplary service. We look forward to working with you again.

Ann Sawchuck

★★★★★

We had a whole house generator installed today. Great work ! Professionally done, completely cleaned after. HIGHLY recommended !

Response from the ownerYour recommendation means the world to us, Scott, thank you so much for the 5 star review!

Scott Coon

★★★★★

Heat Pump service performed today, Alain Louissaint (Field Supervisor and Service Technician) is courteous, professional and thorough, performing the type of service one hopes for. Thank you to Alain and LaPlante Electric for delivering great products and services!J. CarlsonPoland, Maine

Response from the ownerThank you so much for this wonderful review Richard! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great experience with our team and we couldn't be happier that Pat could help, I know he will be very happy to read this review! We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us!

Richard Carlson

★★★★★

Technician was a pleasure to deal with - communicative, practical, and knowledgeable.

Lowell Turnbull

★★★★★

Everyone was pleasant, professional, and did a great job. They actually found a small gas leak inside my house and contacted the propane company to make sure everything got fixed that day so our family was safe. Would highly recommend to anyone. Stress free and quick. Definitely good value.

Response from the ownerHi Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review for LaPlante Electric. We are so pleased to hear about your great experience and that we were able to identify and assess the gas leak issue so promptly. We greatly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation - we strive to provide quality, stress-free service. Thank you again for your support! Sincerely, Your friends at LaPlante Electric