What this service involves
Add power inside an appliance garage or medicine cabinet using suitable equipment.
Typical scope and limits: Existing circuit nearby. Appliance-specific controls and new dedicated circuits extra.
Who usually needs it
Homeowners with dead, loose, warm or two-prong outlets, or who need protected outlets in kitchens, baths, laundry, garages or outdoors.
Estimated pricing
$315–$675 per location
Priced per location. This is a planning range, not a quote.
Project ranges include labor and standard installation materials unless a listing says otherwise. Hourly rates are labor only, and equipment you supply (such as chargers, fixtures or fans) is not included. Permit fees and sales tax are additional. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.
Electrical work may require openings in walls or ceilings. Drywall patching, texture, and painting are not included and must be arranged with others.
What an electrician evaluates first
- The circuit feeding the outlet and its protection
- Whether a ground path is present
- Box condition and fill
- Where GFCI or AFCI protection applies to the work
Typical work sequence
- Confirm the circuit and turn it off
- Test and inspect the box and wiring
- Install the device or protection
- Test operation and label where useful
Access and disruption
Device replacements are usually done at the existing box. New locations may need small openings to route cable.
Permits and inspection
New circuits, equipment changes and most wiring alterations normally need an electrical permit and inspection. In Washington, Labor & Industries issues electrical permits except in cities that run their own electrical program, so the permitting authority depends on the property address rather than the mailing city. True confirms the correct authority before work starts. Permit fees are additional to the estimate.
Helpful, safe photos
The outlet face and its surroundings, plus the closed panel. Do not remove cover plates. Only photograph what is safely visible — never remove electrical covers.
Related True Wire work
Photos from related projects; they are not necessarily this exact service.
Questions
Can a two-prong outlet be swapped for a three-prong outlet?
Only with a ground path or with an approved protected alternative and proper labeling. True checks which option applies.
Why does one outlet control several others?
A GFCI device can protect outlets downstream of it, so a tripped device may make other outlets appear dead.
Not sure what you need?
Send a photo. Ask a certified electrician.
Not sure what you need? Send a photo and tell True what’s going on or what you’d like to change. Get help understanding your options and the next step.
Tell True about your project
What happens next
Tell us what you’re working on. True will review your request and respond by your preferred contact method. Together, we’ll determine whether the next step is advice based on your photos, a visit, or an estimate. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.