Electrician Ellsworth, WI
Certified electrician in Ellsworth, WI: one call to a state-credentialed pro
Need a certified electrician in Ellsworth, Wisconsin? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Ellsworth home and business owners with independent electricians who hold Wisconsin credentials from DSPS.
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Who we are
A referral service for Ellsworth, not a local contractor
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not do electrical work and we do not hold a Wisconsin electrical credential ourselves. We are not linked to any Ellsworth or Pierce County contractor with a similar name.
When you call, we listen to the problem and connect you with an independent electrician who works in Ellsworth and holds a Wisconsin credential.
The electrician quotes the work, does it and stands behind it. You pay the electrician, not us.
- One phone callDescribe the problem and give your Ellsworth address.
- Wisconsin credentialedCalls go to electricians credentialed by DSPS.
- Clear estimateScope and price are confirmed before the work begins.
Urgent calls
Emergency electrician in Ellsworth
An electrical emergency is a fault that can start a fire or shock someone right now. A burning smell, a buzzing or hot panel, sparks at an outlet and lost heat in a deep freeze all count.
Many people search for a 24 hour electrician. We do not promise round-the-clock crews. Call any time, and we connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Ellsworth when one is available.
Read more about emergency electrician service in Ellsworth, including what to do while you wait.
Who to call first
- 911: smoke, fire, sparks or anyone shocked.
- Xcel Energy or Pierce Pepin: downed lines, a pole fire, or the whole street dark.
- An electrician: half the house dead, a breaker that keeps tripping, a hot outlet, or a furnace circuit with no power.
Electrical services in Ellsworth
Electrical services we connect in Ellsworth
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Emergency Electrician
Sparks, burning smells, dead circuits and storm damage.
Electrician Home Service
Repairs and upgrades for houses, condos and townhomes.
Residential Electrician
Outlets, switches, lighting, new circuits and troubleshooting.
Commercial Electrician
Tenant improvements, lighting retrofits and 3-phase power.
Certified electricians
How to check a certified electrician in Ellsworth, WI
A certified electrician in Wisconsin is an electrician who holds a state credential from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Credentials include Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician and Electrical Contractor.
A Master Electrician renews with at least 24 hours of continuing education. DSPS is updating its electrical exams to match the 2023 code.
- 1. Ask for the credential numberAsk for the electrician's own number and the company's.
- 2. Search license.wi.govThe LicensE public lookup shows whether a credential is active.
- 3. Match the nameCheck that the name on the credential matches the person or company on your estimate.
Permits and code
Electrical permits and the 2023 code in Ellsworth
Wisconsin adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code with state changes in chapter SPS 316. It took effect on September 1, 2026, and replaced the 2017 edition.
What changed in 2026
Whole-home surge protection is now required. The code also limits how many feeders can supply one building.
Services on vacant land now need a permit and an inspection.
Who inspects your job
Electrical inspection depends on the municipality. DSPS runs an Inspector Lookup Tool at esla.wi.gov/inspectorlookup.
Search the Village of Ellsworth or the Town of Ellsworth to find the inspector for your address.
- The electrician pulls any permit and books the inspection.
- Ask for the permit number and keep a copy of the passed inspection.
- Panel and service work needs a disconnect from Xcel Energy or Pierce Pepin.
Winter in Ellsworth
Cold weather and your electrical system
Ellsworth is the county seat of Pierce County, with 3,348 residents at the 2020 census. Average daily lows over a full year sit near 32°F, and the record low is 40 below zero.
Cold puts the heaviest load of the year on furnaces, space heaters, heat tape and block heaters. Overloaded circuits and loose connections show up as tripped breakers, warm cords and flickering lights.
A lost furnace circuit in January is urgent because pipes can freeze within hours.
Before the first hard freeze
- Give space heaters their own outlets, never an extension cord.
- Check heat tape and outdoor outlets for cracked cords.
- Test GFCI outlets in garages and outdoors.
- Connect any generator through a transfer switch or interlock.
- Keep a working flashlight near the panel.
Cost factors
What affects the price of electrical work in Ellsworth
The electrician sets the price and puts it in writing. We do not set or take a share of any price.
These factors move most Ellsworth quotes up or down:
- UrgencyNight, weekend and storm calls usually cost more than booked visits.
- AccessFinished basements, plaster walls and frozen ground slow the work.
- Code itemsNew work follows the 2023 code, which can add surge protection.
- Utility stepsService changes wait on Xcel Energy or the co-op.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Ellsworth job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Ellsworth
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Ellsworth and nearby Wisconsin communities.
- Prescott
- River Falls
- Hager City
- Beldenville
- Bay City
- Spring Valley
- Maiden Rock
- Elmwood
- Hammond
- Roberts
- Hudson
- Woodville
ZIP codes we serve
- 54011
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Ellsworth FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Ellsworth.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a certified electrician in Ellsworth, WI?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Ellsworth and holds a Wisconsin credential. You can check the credential at license.wi.gov.
Is Moore Power Electrical an Ellsworth electrical company?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do no electrical work and we are not tied to any local contractor with a similar name.
Is there a 24 hour electrician in Ellsworth?
Call any time. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available. For fire, smoke or sparks, call 911 first.
Who do I call when the power goes out in Ellsworth?
Call your power company if the street is dark or a line is down. Xcel Energy serves the Village, and Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services serves many rural members. Call an electrician if only part of your home lost power.
What electrical code applies in Ellsworth?
Wisconsin's electrical code, SPS 316, now uses the 2023 National Electrical Code. It took effect on September 1, 2026.
Does new electrical work need surge protection in Wisconsin?
Yes. Under the 2023 code adopted in Wisconsin, whole-home surge protection is required. The electrician confirms which jobs trigger it.
Page updated 2026-10-25.