Short answer: Platinum Electricians Maricopa connects Tempe homeowners, landlords and condo owners with licensed, independent electrical contractors for older-home upgrades, rental repairs, panel replacement and rewiring. Call 602-835-5455; the line is answered 24/7.
Tempe's housing is older than most of the Valley's
Tempe is landlocked by neighboring cities, so it has built very few new single-family neighborhoods in decades. Most of its single-family homes date from the 1950s through the 1980s, from the historic neighborhoods near downtown and ASU, such as Maple-Ash and Mitchell Park, to the ranch-home subdivisions of south Tempe. Older housing means a different list of electrical problems than in Gilbert or San Tan Valley.
Electrical issues in older Tempe homes
- Ungrounded two-prong outlets, common in homes built before grounded outlets became standard.
- Aluminum branch wiring in some homes built from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, which can overheat at connections.
- Original or obsolete panels, some from brands that inspectors and insurers now flag.
- Too few kitchen and bathroom circuits for modern appliances, so breakers trip when the microwave and kettle run together.
- DIY additions from decades of owners and landlords.
Not every older home needs a full rewire. Often a new panel, targeted circuit work and GFCI/AFCI protection solve most of it.
Landlords and rentals near ASU
With ASU's main campus in the middle of the city, Tempe has a large rental market. Landlords and property managers call for turnover inspections, tenant-reported outages, smoke-alarm replacement and repairs between leases. When you call, give us the property address, the tenant's contact details and access instructions so the contractor can schedule directly.
Condos and townhomes
In condos and townhomes, check what's yours before booking. The panel inside your unit is usually your responsibility, while the meter bank, feeders and common-area lighting usually belong to the association. Many associations need notice or approval before any electrical work.
Common Tempe jobs
- Panel Upgrades: replacing original and obsolete panels in 1950s–1980s homes.
- Rewiring: aluminum-wiring remediation, grounding upgrades and partial rewires.
- Electrical Repair: rental repair calls: dead outlets, tripping kitchen circuits and failed fixtures.
- Electrical Inspection: pre-purchase, pre-lease and turnover inspections.
- Lighting & Ceiling Fans: updating dated fixtures and adding fans and recessed lighting to older homes.
- EV Charger Installation: EV circuits in older garages and carports that need capacity checked first.
Permits and utility
Electrical permits are issued by the City of Tempe. Most of Tempe is on SRP; check your bill before meter or service work.
Tempe electrician FAQs
My Tempe home has two-prong outlets. Is that a problem?
Two-prong outlets usually mean no ground wire. Options include adding grounds to key circuits or GFCI protection on ungrounded outlets; a contractor can recommend what fits.
Can you connect landlords with an electrician for rental repairs?
Yes. Call 602-835-5455 with the property address and tenant contact, day or night.
How do I know if my Tempe home has aluminum wiring?
Look for 'AL' or 'ALUMINUM' printed on wire jackets in the attic or at the panel, or ask for a check during an electrical inspection.
Who fixes the electrical in my condo?
Usually you're responsible for everything from your unit's panel inward, and the association handles the meters, feeders and common areas. Check your CC&Rs.
Platinum Electricians Maricopa is a referral service and does not perform electrical work. How it works · Always check the contractor's ROC license.