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Archbold Electric reviews
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The Verdict
Archbold Electric is the contractor you call when you need someone who actually answers the phone. We found 20 reviewers who described emergency situations where Brian responded the same day, often within hours. One homeowner lost power across the entire house and called Brian expecting a service call fee. Instead, Brian diagnosed a city utility issue over the phone and told them to call the city for a free fix rather than billing them for a visit he knew was unnecessary. That kind of honesty showed up repeatedly. We noticed a pattern across 36 reviews praising follow-up support: customers return to Brian year after year because he remembers their previous work and catches problems other electricians miss. In one attic rewiring job, he spotted a fire hazard the homeowner didn't know existed and fixed it as part of the quote. His crew labels every wire at outlet boxes, a small detail that makes future repairs dramatically easier. The only friction we saw was scheduling: 3 reviewers mentioned last-minute cancellations or delayed start times, which is worth knowing if you're coordinating other trades.
If you value an electrician who'll talk you out of spending money when the fix is simpler than you think, Archbold Electric is worth the call. Just confirm your appointment the morning of the job.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Tong Allan Z. called Brian in a panic when the entire house lost power. Brian listened to a brief description of what had happened, worked through the symptoms on the phone, and concluded it was most likely a localized utility outage — then told them to check with the city instead of charging for a diagnostic visit. The city utilities arrived, confirmed the outage in the neighborhood, and fixed it, proving Brian’s phone diagnosis correct. Without that guidance they likely would have paid for an unnecessary electrician; instead Brian saved them time and money and offered to jump back in immediately if the problem hadn’t been the utilities. What lingered most from the experience was not just the technical know-how — correctly identifying the cause from a vague phone call — but the clear concern and honesty: he prioritized fixing the problem over making a quick fee. They’ll call Brian for any future electrical work, and the memorable detail is how his offsite diagnosis avoided an unnecessary service call.
Mathias B. needed attic rewiring ahead of an HVAC installation and reached out through Yelp. Brian answered fast, showed up a couple of days later to give a full on-site quote, and walked him through exactly what needed doing. Compared with estimates from three or four other companies, Brian’s price landed in a competitive spot — and while inspecting the attic he spotted a potential fire hazard and folded a fix for that problem into the proposal. On the day the HVAC crew arrived they discovered the job was larger than originally described, but Brian stayed flexible and offered a sharply discounted price on the spot for the extra work. Mathias ended up impressed with the workmanship, and the HVAC contractor commented that Brian had been a pleasure to work with. The detail that stuck most was Brian catching the safety issue and adjusting the cost immediately when the scope grew.
Mj J. first called Brian a few years ago about a dead kitchen outlet and later tapped him to replace and properly rewire a bathroom fan after the original installer had used lamp wire. Over the course of a recent whole-house remodel they hired Brian and his crew to handle all the electrical work; he gave a fair quote, his team moved quickly, and the finished job looked impressively neat and organized. The detail that stood out most was that every wire at the outlet boxes was clearly labeled, a level of care that felt unusually thorough. He also removed the unused knob-and-tube wiring, kept a cheerful attitude throughout, and offered practical product advice—right down to recommending which type of heated flooring to buy for the bathroom. When the owners asked for a couple of small changes, he accommodated them without fuss. Conscientious and trustworthy, he left behind tidy, labeled wiring that the homeowner still points to as the moment the job felt done right.
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Serving customers for 12 years
Operating longer than most installers in the market.
BBB Rating: A+
Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.
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What You Can Expect
Jenny A. has relied on Brian at Archbold Electric for work at her house for more than ten years, and the jobs have held up throughout that time. She found him steady and knowledgeable, easy to work with, and consistently focused on practical solutions. Rather than pushing expensive options, he often proposes alternative approaches to keep costs down, and that combination of durable workmanship and money-saving instincts is why she keeps calling him back. The detail that stuck with her: he actively looks for lower-cost fixes when they make sense.
Mj J. first called Brian a few years ago about a dead kitchen outlet and later tapped him to replace and properly rewire a bathroom fan after the original installer had used lamp wire. Over the course of a recent whole-house remodel they hired Brian and his crew to handle all the electrical work; he gave a fair quote, his team moved quickly, and the finished job looked impressively neat and organized. The detail that stood out most was that every wire at the outlet boxes was clearly labeled, a level of care that felt unusually thorough. He also removed the unused knob-and-tube wiring, kept a cheerful attitude throughout, and offered practical product advice—right down to recommending which type of heated flooring to buy for the bathroom. When the owners asked for a couple of small changes, he accommodated them without fuss. Conscientious and trustworthy, he left behind tidy, labeled wiring that the homeowner still points to as the moment the job felt done right.
Shannon R. has turned to Archbold Electric for years, bringing the company back for a range of household electrical projects. After a previous contractor who claimed electrical expertise left them with faulty work that had to be redone, she learned the hard way that a generalist can end up costing more. With Archbold, the owner Brian proved personable and easy to work with, and the family avoided the rework and extra expense they’d already suffered. The detail that lingered for her: hire a dedicated electrical specialist up front to spare yourself the time and money of fixing someone else’s mistakes.
Pretesh D. arranged for a home EV charger installation and ended up working with Brian. He arrived punctually, laid out the different installation options in plain language, and bent his schedule to fit Pretesh’s availability. The installation went smoothly, leaving Pretesh with a tidy, functioning charger and enough confidence to call Brian back for future projects.
Laura S. lost power at her house and called Archibald Electric; Brian arrived right away, diagnosed a problem with the electric box, and repaired it on the spot. He charged a fair price for the work and walked her through practical steps to reduce the chance of the issue happening again. After the job he stayed to chat, and she discovered he’s well known around town for helping neighbors; he even passed along a few referrals for non-electrical services that proved useful. She left with a fixed electrical panel, clear prevention tips, and a trusted local electrician to call next time — Brian.
Mark L. called the company for a repair and encountered Brian during the service visit. Brian worked methodically and narrated each step, explaining what he was fixing and why, so Mark left with a clear understanding of the problem and the remedy. The memorable detail was that the technician didn’t just fix the issue—he educated the homeowner as he worked. He awarded five stars.
Tony C. was juggling a rooftop solar inverter that was acting up and a few funky light fixtures inside his home when Brian showed up to troubleshoot. He inspected the inverter and the internal wiring, answered Tony’s questions in clear, straightforward terms, and pointed out honest options rather than pushing extra work. Tony walked away reassured by the practical, informative visit — and plans to call Brian first the next time he needs an electrician. What stood out was Brian’s willingness to diagnose both the solar equipment and household lighting in the same visit, saving time and uncertainty.
C K. turned to Brian and his team twice when electrical trouble popped up at their home. They found the crew diagnosed the issues quickly, provided cost‑effective fixes, and got everything working again without fuss. After those repeat visits, they made Brian’s outfit their go‑to for any electrical repair. The thing that stands out: reliable, fast service that doesn’t break the budget — the reason they call Brian first whenever something electrical goes wrong.
Vicky S. found herself scrambling when a tenant lost power for more than a day at their rental. After two unsuccessful appointments, Brian — the third electrician they booked — made time on very short notice, diagnosed the problem, and ultimately restored power when the others couldn’t. He explained each step, stayed straightforward about what needed doing, and kept communication clear throughout the process. What stuck with her was that, after a full day without power and failed attempts from other trades, Brian turned up quickly and fixed the outage.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term satisfaction for Archbold Electric holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 76% of installers we looked at.
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.