Electrical Installation & Rewiring Experts
in Acworth, GA
Reliable. Licensed. Family-Owned.
For over a decade, Genuine Electric has been the trusted name for homeowners and businesses in Acworth and surrounding areas. Whether you’re upgrading your panel, rewiring an older home, or installing a new EV charger, our licensed electricians deliver expert results with up-front pricing and no overtime fees.
Genuine Electric
- Flat Rate, On Time
- Up Front Pricing
- No Overtime Fees
- Expert Service
- We Respect Your Home
Services We Offer
At Genuine Electric, we do more than flip switches and tighten wires—we deliver peace of mind. Whether you’re tackling a renovation, upgrading an outdated system, or protecting your home from surges and storms, our licensed electricians are here to help with reliable, expert service.
🔌 Electrical Panel Upgrades
If your home still runs on an outdated panel, it may be time for a replacement. We install modern electrical panels that can handle today’s technology safely—no more tripped breakers or flickering lights.
🔧 Home Rewiring Services
Old or faulty wiring is a hidden hazard. We provide full and partial rewiring for homes throughout Acworth and surrounding areas, ensuring everything is up to code, energy-efficient, and safe for your family.
🌐 Smart Home System Installation
From automated lighting to voice-controlled thermostats, we’ll help you take control of your space. Our smart home wiring services integrate seamlessly with your lifestyle and devices.
🚗 EV Charger Installation
Need a reliable way to charge your electric vehicle at home? We install safe, code-compliant Level 2 EV chargers so your car is ready to roll whenever you are.
💡 Lighting Installation
Upgrade your home’s atmosphere and energy efficiency with recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and modern fixtures. We offer stylish, functional lighting solutions for every room and budget.
⚠️ Whole-House Surge Protection
One lightning strike or power surge can destroy expensive electronics. Protect your home with professional surge protection designed to safeguard your appliances and sensitive tech.
🧰 Circuits & Outlets
Adding new appliances or noticing sparks at the plug? We install and upgrade outlets and circuits to meet modern safety standards and your growing power needs.
🔁 Switches & Controls
From dimmer switches to motion sensors, we install and replace wall switches that improve convenience and energy savings throughout your home.
🌀 Generators
Keep the lights on during storms and outages with a professionally installed backup generator. We’ll make sure your system is properly sized and ready when you need it most.
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Electrical Installation & Rewiring FAQs
The 80% rule means a circuit should not be loaded beyond 80% of its rated capacity for continuous use. It’s part of electrical safety standards designed to prevent overheating and reduce fire risk. During a panel upgrade, your electrician checks your home’s electrical demand to ensure every circuit meets this rule.
A panel upgrade includes replacing the main breaker box, installing new breakers, updating grounding systems, and ensuring the home meets current Georgia electrical code. In Acworth, this process also requires a permit and final inspection, which a licensed electrician handles on your behalf.
Rewiring is often worth it if your home has outdated, unsafe, or overloaded wiring. New wiring improves safety, reduces the risk of electrical fires, supports modern appliances, and brings the system up to the Georgia electrical code. Homes built before the 1980s especially benefit from updated wiring.
In many cases, yes. Electricians can fish new wiring through existing walls, attic spaces, and crawlspaces with minimal drywall cuts. Some access holes may still be required depending on the home’s structure, but full removal of drywall is rarely necessary.
Converting a home to a smart home involves adding devices like smart switches, automated lighting, thermostats, security systems, and connected outlets. A licensed electrician ensures the wiring and installation are safe, compatible, and integrated properly so everything works smoothly through your smart hub or app.
Smart home installation includes setting up network-connected electrical devices, ensuring proper wiring, upgrading switches or circuits if needed, and configuring your system for voice or app control. It’s all about improving convenience, efficiency, and home security.
Lighting installation includes adding or replacing light fixtures, upgrading existing wiring, installing switches or dimmers, and ensuring the fixture is safely supported. A licensed electrician also makes sure the installation meets Georgia’s electrical safety requirements.
Electricians secure the junction box, verify wiring connections, check for proper circuit load, and ensure grounding is correct. They also test the fixture and switch to make sure everything operates safely before completing the job.
Yes. Whole-house surge protectors help shield your home’s electrical system from voltage spikes caused by storms, power grid issues, or large appliance cycling. They reduce the risk of damage to sensitive electronics, HVAC systems, and major appliances.
Yes. Whole-house surge protectors connect directly to your main electrical panel and must be installed by a licensed electrician. Proper installation ensures the device is grounded correctly and meets Georgia code requirements.
No. A circuit is the full electrical pathway that carries power through your home, while an outlet is simply one point where you can plug in a device. A single circuit can serve multiple outlets, switches, and fixtures.
A circuit includes wiring, breakers, switches, and outlets that are all powered by the same electrical path from the service panel. Each circuit is designed to handle a specific electrical load to keep your home safe and running efficiently.
It’s recommended. While some switches seem simple, incorrect wiring can cause shocks, short circuits, or damage to connected devices. A licensed electrician ensures the switch is installed safely and meets code.
Electrical switches control the flow of electricity to lights, fans, outlets, or other connected devices. They work by opening or closing the electrical circuit, turning power on or off.
Home generator installation involves placing the unit on a stable pad, connecting the transfer switch to your electrical panel, and ensuring proper fuel or gas line setup. A licensed electrician handles all electrical connections and ensures the system is safe and code-compliant.
Yes. Electricians install whole-house generators by wiring them into your home’s electrical panel through a transfer switch. This ensures the generator can power essential circuits safely during an outage.
Genuine Electric Can Meet Any Electrical Repair Need
Electricity is an essential part of modern life. We rely on it for everything from powering our lights and appliances to heating up food in the microwave. But sometimes we can neglect its importance, which leads to disastrous consequences like power outages or fires caused by faulty wiring!
So if you’re looking for a professional electrical company who will take care of all your needs without any hassle, then Genuine Electric should be your choice! Our electricians are experts when it comes to installation work – whether repairing old circuits with new components or installing whole-home generators so that even during blackouts you’ll still have access electricity!.
Based in Acworth, GA, we proudly serve all of Cobb, Cherokee, and Telfair counties—including Woodstock, Kennesaw, and Marietta. Wherever you are, our friendly team is just a call away.
Ready to upgrade your electrical system or need emergency service? Call Genuine Electric at (678) 427-9256 to schedule a visit. We show up on time, respect your space, and get the job done right—the first time.