Federal Way is the middle of Panther Electric’s route between Tacoma and Seattle. Most neighborhoods here went up from the 1960s through the 1990s, around Steel Lake, Twin Lakes, Lakota and out toward Dash Point.
Houses from those decades are often on their original panels, with a few known-problem panel brands in the mix, plus two-prong outlets in the oldest homes and garages that were never wired for a 240-volt charger. Split-levels can make running new circuits interesting, which is where planning the route before the quote pays off.
Puget Sound Energy serves Federal Way, so service upgrades here are coordinated with PSE.
Where we work in Federal Way
- Twin Lakes
- Steel Lake
- Lakota
- Dash Point
- Mirror Lake
- City Center
Common jobs in Federal Way
- Panel changes and service upgrades
- EV chargers in attached garages
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Correcting poor work by others
- Remodel wiring
Permits
Electrical permits come from Washington L&I or the city, depending on the jurisdiction. Panther confirms which applies and pulls the permit.
Federal Way questions
Asked in Federal Way.
Short answers to what Federal Way homeowners ask. More in the full Q&A.
Sparks, a burning smell, a hot panel or half the house dark? Turn off the breaker or the main if it’s safe to do so, then call. For fire or smoke, get out and call 911. For a downed line, stay well clear and call your utility.
Who is the utility for service upgrades in Federal Way?
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) serves Federal Way. A service upgrade involves PSE for the disconnect and reconnect, and an electrical inspection. Panther coordinates both.
A previous contractor left wiring we’re not sure about. Can Panther look at it?
Yes. Diagnosing and correcting poor work by others is part of what Panther does. They test, explain what they find, and quote the corrections before doing anything.
How does Panther price troubleshooting?
With a stepped diagnostic. Level 1 tests the affected circuit and devices and solves many problems on its own; deeper levels are only used if needed. They stop and explain at each level, and nothing more is done or charged without your approval.
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