I am a Residential Service Electrician who has 35 years of experience in three states, and I love and service the Treasure Valley Area. My family lives here, and I have been here working and living here for four years. I have industry experience since the 1980's, and all my work is up to NEC Code or above. I do remodels, lighting, ceiling fans, car chargers, troubleshooting, breakers, and much more. Clean and on time, and my estimates are free.
"It was great working w Jay. He is very helpful, experienced, and professional. Not only is he very competent, interacting w him was especially nice. He is prompt, reasonably priced, and helpful. I give him a 10+!"
Rose E on July 2025
I am a Residential Service Electrician who has 35 years of experience in three states, and I love and service the Treasure Valley Area. My family lives here, and I have been here working and living here for four years. I have industry experience since the 1980's, and all my work is up to NEC Code or above. I do remodels, lighting, ceiling fans, car chargers, troubleshooting, breakers, and much more. Clean and on time, and my estimates are free.
"It was great working w Jay. He is very helpful, experienced, and professional. Not only is he very competent, interacting w him was especially nice. He is prompt, reasonably priced, and helpful. I give him a 10+!"
Defused Electrical Innovations is a veteran-owned and operated company with deep roots in the local community. We're driven by a desire to be different, offering a unique and personalized approach to electrical services. Our team brings over 25 years of experience to every project, ensuring that we can handle any electrical need with expertise and professionalism. We believe that quality electrical work should be accessible and affordable. Our commitment to simplicity and transparency means you'll always understand the scope of the project and the associated costs. We strive to make the entire process as stress-free as possible for our valued customers. As a 24/7 company, we're always available to assist you, no matter the time or day. Our electricians are highly skilled and proficient in a wide range of services, from basic repairs and installations to complex projects like whole-home generator installations, solar panel integration, and smart home technology upgrades. No job is too big or too small for our dedicated team.
"This pro responded very quickly to my request. Other companies were taking multiple days to get me a quote and help with this project. If I had not been experiencing my own health matters I would have been able to do it myself. This pro came out and quickly accomplished my project within 30 minutes and really listened to my suggestions and what I wanted."
Ken P on December 2025
Defused Electrical Innovations is a veteran-owned and operated company with deep roots in the local community. We're driven by a desire to be different, offering a unique and personalized approach to electrical services. Our team brings over 25 years of experience to every project, ensuring that we can handle any electrical need with expertise and professionalism. We believe that quality electrical work should be accessible and affordable. Our commitment to simplicity and transparency means you'll always understand the scope of the project and the associated costs. We strive to make the entire process as stress-free as possible for our valued customers. As a 24/7 company, we're always available to assist you, no matter the time or day. Our electricians are highly skilled and proficient in a wide range of services, from basic repairs and installations to complex projects like whole-home generator installations, solar panel integration, and smart home technology upgrades. No job is too big or too small for our dedicated team.
"This pro responded very quickly to my request. Other companies were taking multiple days to get me a quote and help with this project. If I had not been experiencing my own health matters I would have been able to do it myself. This pro came out and quickly accomplished my project within 30 minutes and really listened to my suggestions and what I wanted."
We are a veteran owned and locally grown electrical contracting company. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today for your free estimate at 208-995-1276 at our 24 hour service line or shoot us a text at 986-234-6900 to ask an electrician about your next proiect.
"They were great! They came out and got everything done well and were very friendly and professional"
Amber H on April 2025
We are a veteran owned and locally grown electrical contracting company. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today for your free estimate at 208-995-1276 at our 24 hour service line or shoot us a text at 986-234-6900 to ask an electrician about your next proiect.
"They were great! They came out and got everything done well and were very friendly and professional"
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"did it quickly and correctly"
Joe H on June 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick, friendly, and professional. Did a great job and would definitely recommend! 5 stars!"
Samantha T on December 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick, friendly, and professional. Did a great job and would definitely recommend! 5 stars!"
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I called, late in the day looking for someone to come troubleshoot an electrical issue with my well pump. He showed up quickly, diagnosed the issue efficiently. Found a resolution to the problem and helped to prevent the issue from recurring with a little load balancing. Fantastic service and would recommend."
Brian J on May 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I called, late in the day looking for someone to come troubleshoot an electrical issue with my well pump. He showed up quickly, diagnosed the issue efficiently. Found a resolution to the problem and helped to prevent the issue from recurring with a little load balancing. Fantastic service and would recommend."
With over 13 years of experience serving the Star area, Krayn Electric is your solution for all your Electrical needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.
"Justin contacted us quickly to set up a time to come to our home and give us an estimate on the cost of installing a new outlet. He was able to get the job done fast and it was exactly what we were looking for!"
Jennifer J on September 2025
With over 13 years of experience serving the Star area, Krayn Electric is your solution for all your Electrical needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.
"Justin contacted us quickly to set up a time to come to our home and give us an estimate on the cost of installing a new outlet. He was able to get the job done fast and it was exactly what we were looking for!"
JLJ Company is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Got some work done and he gave me some great advice for moving forward. Great guy."
Matthew B on December 2025
JLJ Company is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Got some work done and he gave me some great advice for moving forward. Great guy."
With almost 20 years of electrical experience, we have worked on all aspects of electrical including residential, commercial, industrial, and service work. We pride ourselves on completing quality work in a timely manner, ensuring the job is done right. For your electrical needs now and in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!
"I hired Josh because he was the electrical subcontractor on my new build home where I wanted to add a few items. Not only was he was able to leverage his familiarity with the house, but also he is keenly focused on service and satisfaction. He and his crew quickly and efficiently installed two new 220V circuits (one for an EV charger and a second for a hot tub), plus an additional soffit outlet to power an exterior retractable solar shade. He communicated clearly and consistently throughout. He also provided recommendations which resulted in savings (applying some DIY talents and use of products available on Amazon). I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again when I need electrician services and would recommend him to family and friends."
Randy H on June 2024
With almost 20 years of electrical experience, we have worked on all aspects of electrical including residential, commercial, industrial, and service work. We pride ourselves on completing quality work in a timely manner, ensuring the job is done right. For your electrical needs now and in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!
"I hired Josh because he was the electrical subcontractor on my new build home where I wanted to add a few items. Not only was he was able to leverage his familiarity with the house, but also he is keenly focused on service and satisfaction. He and his crew quickly and efficiently installed two new 220V circuits (one for an EV charger and a second for a hot tub), plus an additional soffit outlet to power an exterior retractable solar shade. He communicated clearly and consistently throughout. He also provided recommendations which resulted in savings (applying some DIY talents and use of products available on Amazon). I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again when I need electrician services and would recommend him to family and friends."
We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"We needed a bath fan/light installed to replace a bath fan only, which also meant adding a switch; plus outside and inside outlets. Levi was great to work with! He was here when scheduled. His attention to detail and cleanup went above and beyond. Levi was respectful, friendly, and even wore foot covering inside our home. He would tell me when the tools would be loud. We would highly recommend Freedom Electric, and should we need electrical work completed… would definitely reach out to Levi! We wish him the very best in his business!!"
Linda E on November 2024
We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"We needed a bath fan/light installed to replace a bath fan only, which also meant adding a switch; plus outside and inside outlets. Levi was great to work with! He was here when scheduled. His attention to detail and cleanup went above and beyond. Levi was respectful, friendly, and even wore foot covering inside our home. He would tell me when the tools would be loud. We would highly recommend Freedom Electric, and should we need electrical work completed… would definitely reach out to Levi! We wish him the very best in his business!!"
Linda E on November 2024
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.
Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup.
While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.
You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.
A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.
If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.
The Parma, ID homeowners’ guide to generator installs
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