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Dependable Electrician in Eden Prairie, MN

Licensed Eden Prairie electricians. Free quote, written price before work, permits pulled.

  • Panels, EV chargers, lighting and remodel wiring
  • Houses, rentals and commercial spaces
  • Serving Hennepin County and neighboring towns

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Electrical services in Eden Prairie

Prime Time Electric installs, upgrades and repairs wiring in Eden Prairie homes and businesses. These are the jobs Eden Prairie customers ask for most.

For offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings, see commercial electrical services.

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Electrical work in Eden Prairie, Hennepin County

Eden Prairie stayed small for most of its history. According to Wikipedia, its population was 3,233 in 1960 and 16,263 in 1980, then reached 39,311 in 1990 and 54,901 in 2000. Most homes here date from the 1970s onward, so full rewiring is less common than additions and upgrades.

That includes EV chargers, panel upgrades, finished basements, lighting and outdoor power. We also trace tripping breakers and dead outlets. You get a free quote and a written scope and price first.

The City of Eden Prairie says electrical inspections are conducted by the State of Minnesota and lists a state inspector assigned to the city. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection.

Know the work

What does each common electrical job include?

Each card below states what the job covers and what it depends on, so the quote for your Eden Prairie project makes sense.

Panel replacement

Swaps the breaker panel inside the house for a new one with more spaces and current breakers. The amp rating stays the same unless the service is upgraded too. See panel upgrades and replacements.

Service upgrade

Raises the home's capacity, usually from 60 or 100 amps to 200. It replaces the meter base, service entrance cable, main disconnect and grounding, and often the panel. The utility disconnects and reconnects power once the inspector approves. See electrical service upgrades.

EV charger circuit

A Level 2 charger runs on its own 240-volt circuit, with the breaker rated at 125% of the charger's current: 40 amps for a 32-amp charger, 60 for a 48-amp one. The panel needs an open double space and enough service capacity, confirmed by a load calculation. See EV charger installation.

Dedicated circuits

One circuit for one load, such as a range, dryer, microwave, freezer, sump pump, hot tub, workshop tool or EV charger, so heavy equipment does not trip the rest of the house. See dedicated circuits.

Permits

Minnesota requires a permit and inspection for new wiring, added circuits, new fixtures, and panel or service work. Only minor repair is exempt, such as replacing a defective outlet or switch with an equivalent one. Read how permits and inspections work in Minnesota.

What drives the price

For a panel or service upgrade: the amp rating, overhead or underground service, whether the meter base and mast are replaced, and any grounding corrections. For an EV circuit: the distance from the panel to the parking spot, how the cable is routed, and whether capacity changes are needed. Your written quote lists each item.

Commercial work

Tenant build-outs, remodels, LED lighting retrofits, emergency and exit lighting, equipment and kitchen hookups, and repair calls for offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings. See commercial tenant improvements.

City profile

About Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Eden Prairie is a suburban city in southwestern Hennepin County, along the Minnesota River valley. It is part of the Twin Cities metro area.

Population
64,198 (2020 census)
Land area
32.5 sq mi
Founded
Incorporated as a village in 1962; became a city in 1974

Source: Eden Prairie, Minnesota on Wikipedia (U.S. Census 2020).

We serve all of Eden Prairie.

Why Prime Time

Why do customers hire Prime Time Electric?

Customers hire us for a verified license, a written price before work starts, permits handled for them, and a small team that answers the phone.

Licensed, bonded and insured

MN license EA807704. Look it up on the Minnesota DLI site (choose “Continue as guest”).

Free quotes, written prices

You know the scope and the price before we start. If hidden conditions change the scope, we put the revised price in writing before continuing.

Permits and inspections handled

We pull the permit and schedule the inspector, who checks and approves the work, so it is on record.

A small team that picks up the phone

You talk to the people doing your job, and we call you back.

Reviews

What do customers say about us?

Customers describe us as on time, professional and fairly priced. These reviews are quoted word for word from our Google Business Profile. Harlan Austin, named in some reviews, is one of the company's three partners.

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I highly recommend Prime Time Electric. They installed 3 canned lights on my garage and they look (and perform) great. The cost was reasonable and the team was professional and efficient. Great experience.
Robert S.
Very fast and efficient work, they found the problem.And fixed it right away, very friendly, highly recommended they put up all lighting in my basement in my Townhouse
Joshua H.
Harlan was exceptionally thorough in assessing our project needs and advising impartially on the best path forward. Would highly recommend.
Douglas B.
FAQ

Common questions

Short answers to what Eden Prairie homeowners ask before they hire an electrician.

Who inspects electrical work in Eden Prairie?
The City of Eden Prairie says electrical inspections are conducted by the State of Minnesota. We pull the permit and arrange the inspection for you.
Is a newer Eden Prairie home likely to need an electrical upgrade?
Usually not a full rewire. Common jobs are EV chargers, extra circuits, lighting and finishing a basement, and we check panel capacity first.
Why is my breaker tripping?
It can be an overloaded circuit, a faulty device or a wiring fault. We trace it and give you a written price for the repair.
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