Ontime Electric’s licensed residential electricians bring over 20 years of experience providing electrical repairs, upgrades, and installations for homes in Toronto and the GTA. We help prevent power outages and electrical issues while keeping your home safe, comfortable, and functional. Our reliable electricians help keep your electrical wiring, systems, and appliances operating efficiently and in good working condition.
Residential Electrical Repair & Installation Services
From troubleshooting and rewiring to panel upgrades, lighting installation, and emergency electrical repairs, Ontime Electric provides complete residential electrical services for homes across the GTA.
Residential Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
We quickly diagnose and repair flickering lights, tripping breakers, dead outlets, overloaded circuits, faulty wiring, appliance-related electrical problems, and other electrical issues. Our electricians are trained in residential electrical troubleshooting, problem-solving, repairs, replacements, and complete system updates to help restore safety, reliability, and performance throughout your home.
Potlight Installation
Potlights are one of the most popular lighting choices for homes across the GTA, which is why we receive more requests for pot light installations. As these lights can be tricky to install, it is important to hire the right electrical contractor for safe, proper installation. As one of Toronto’s leading electrical companies, Ontime Electric offers expert potlight installation services for your home’s interior and exterior lighting fixtures. To provide clean, professional results, we use the following methods:
- Laser alignment: We ensure your pot lights are properly aligned using laser alignment technology.
- Safe Electrical Products: We use and install electrical products that meet current electrical safety standards and home building codes.
- Advanced Installation Tools: Because potlights often require ceiling and wall rewiring, we use professional tools and installation methods to help minimize unnecessary ceiling or wall damage during installation.
Lighting Installation
We offer indoor and outdoor lighting installation services for all homes, including newly constructed homes. Our team installs all types of lighting elements, from potlights and LED upgrades to landscape lighting, pool lighting, dimmers, energy-efficient lighting, and smart lighting controls. Our solutions help improve visibility, comfort, and the overall appearance of your property.
Electrical Panel Upgrades and Replacement
Older homes often have outdated electrical systems that cannot keep up with today’s technology and increasing power demands. To help prevent overloading of your electrical system, power failures, electrical surges, and fire hazards, it is important to keep your electrical panel up to date. Your panel is an important part of the electrical system that distributes electricity throughout your home to appliances, lighting, outlets, and other electrical components.
Signs of a failing or outdated electrical panel may include frequent blown fuses, flickering lights, breaker trips, overheating, burning smells, or appliances losing power when another device is turned on. If you notice any of these issues, you may require a panel upgrade or replacement. Our team of professional electricians provides panel upgrades and replacement services including:
- 60 amp to 100 amp
- 100 amp to 200 amp
- 200 amp to 400 amp
Fuse Box to Breaker Upgrades
Modern homes use circuit breakers instead of fuses. Older fuse box systems are less efficient, more prone to failure, and often require frequent fuse replacements. If you are considering updating your electrical system, a fuse box to breaker upgrade is one of the best investments. Circuit breakers provide a safer and more efficient alternative and help reduce the risk of overloading and other issues. Ontime Electric provides fuse box to breaker upgrades alongside our other electrical upgrades, repairs, and installations. We can help you choose the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your home.
Knob-and-Tube Rewiring
If you live in an older home, you may still be relying on a knob-and-tube electrical system. We can repair outdated wiring, rewiring knob-and-tube system, or perform complete electrical upgrades. Because these older systems are unsafe, prone to failure, and unable to support the electrical demands of modern homes, it is important to upgrade them to help prevent problems and safety hazards. We replace old wiring with updated wiring, replace deteriorated rubber sheathing around older knob-and-tube systems, and provide complete electrical upgrades including panel upgrades and full-home rewiring.
Aluminum Rewiring
Homes built around the 60’s may have aluminum wiring installed. While aluminum wiring can be a safe alternative to copper, it is an outdated method that may cause electrical problems in modern homes due to the softness, malleability, and expansion of the metal. Older homes with aluminum wiring may experience rusted wires, preventing proper conduction and creating safety hazards. Solutions may include rewiring with modern equivalents, installing aluminum-approved receptacles and switches, or bridging copper pigtail wiring between existing aluminum wiring and electrical devices. These repairs are complex and require a skilled electrician to fix.
Ontime Electric can advise on the best way to resolve aluminum wiring issues with cost-effective solutions.
EV Charging Stations Installation & Repairs
Professional residential EV charging station installation and repair services for Tesla and all major EV charger brands. We install and repair charging stations for a variety of electric and hybrid vehicles while ensuring safe, code-compliant connections, proper panel compatibility, and reliable home charging performance.
Avoid costly mistakes by having a licensed electrician inspect your home’s electrical panel, wiring, and outlets before installation. Ontime Electric also provides EV charger maintenance, inspections, rewiring, tune-ups, and repairs to help keep your charging system operating efficiently.
24/7 Emergency Electrical Services: 24/7 fast response for power outages, electrical emergencies, and unsafe situations. Our electricians respond quickly to help restore power and safety.
GFCI Outlet Installation: Protect kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas with code-required GFCI outlets installed safely and efficiently.
Smoke & CO Alarms: We install and wire interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for enhanced protection of your home.
Electrical Wiring: Electrical wiring installation for renovations, home additions, new builds, and older homes with outdated wiring. Our team ensures your home’s wiring and electrical systems meet today’s safety, performance, and code requirements
Electrical Installation: We professionally install electrical wiring, outlets, fixtures, switches, appliances, dedicated circuits, and other electrical components. Every installation is completed safely, cleanly, and up to code.
Additional Residential Electrical Services
We also provides specialized residential electrical services for backup power, custom wiring, lighting, and other home electrical solutions.
Backup Generator Installation
Power outages highlight how much we rely on electricity. With extreme weather and unexpected power disruptions common across Canada, a backup generator is essential for keeping your home powered. Many homeowners overlook the peace of mind a backup generator provides during outages.
Ontime Electric installs a variety of backup generators for reliable backup power and added security.
Specialty Wiring and Lighting
In addition to our general residential electrical services, Ontime Electric provides outdoor and landscape lighting, pool and security lighting, accent lighting, corrective wiring, and security system wiring. We also install electric heater wiring, pump and equipment wiring, and other custom electrical solutions.
Contact us today to learn more about our residential electrical services.
Why Ontime Electric is the Right Choice
Licensed, insured, and bonded electricians—complete peace of mind.
Fast response times—we get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Skilled & experienced in home electrical services.
Upfront pricing—what we quote is what you pay.
From minor repairs to full upgrades, we handle all with expertise.
Guaranteed work—we stand behind the quality of our services.
Areas We Serve in the GTA
Ontime Electric proudly serves residents across Toronto and surrounding areas, including:
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Residential Electrician FAQs
The cost of residential electrician services varies depending on the size and scope of the project. Simple electrical repairs may cost a few hundred dollars, while larger projects such as wiring a new home may cost significantly more. Ontime Electric provides upfront pricing and detailed assessments based on the scope and requirements of your project.
Yes. In Toronto, most electrical work requires a permit through the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). This includes panel upgrades, new wiring, and EV charger installations. We handle the permit process for you.
You should call a residential electrician if you notice flickering lights, tripping breakers, burning smells, or exposed wiring. These issues are common in older homes and can indicate serious electrical problems that require professional attention.
The timeline depends on the type and complexity of the project. Smaller repairs are usually completed quickly, while larger jobs like panel upgrades or rewiring may take longer. A licensed electrician can provide a clear timeline after assessing your home.
Look for a licensed and insured residential electrician with experience in wiring, repairs, panel upgrades, and troubleshooting. Choosing a qualified electrician helps ensure the work is safe, code-compliant, and properly inspected.
Common causes of residential electrical fires include overloaded circuits, outdated wiring, damaged electrical panels, improper use of extension cords, high-wattage appliances, and older systems that no longer meet modern power demands.
A residential electrician installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems in homes, including wiring, outlets, lighting fixtures, switches, circuit breakers, panels, and safety inspections. Residential electricians also troubleshoot issues, replace faulty components, connect power to heating and cooling systems, and help ensure electrical work meets Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements. They may also perform preventive maintenance and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints for residential electrical projects.
Overloaded circuits are often caused by too many high-powered appliances running on the same circuit, outdated electrical panels, insufficient wiring, or a lack of dedicated circuits.
The code used for electrical layout in residential buildings is the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), also referred to as CSA C22. All residential electrical work in Ontario should comply with current electrical safety standards and ESA requirements.
For standard 120-volt circuits, electricians often recommend limiting the number of outlets used on the same circuit to help prevent overloading and reduce fire risks. Dedicated circuits may also be recommended for high-powered appliances depending on your home’s electrical system.