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Complete Electrical Wiring Services from Universe

Wiring problems in an older home rarely announce themselves clearly.

Universe Home Services has been delivering licensed electrical work across Nassau and Suffolk County since 1954, and wiring has been part of that work the entire time. Our master electricians handle the full scope of residential wiring across Long Island, from a single outlet replacement to whole-home remediation projects. Universe provides complete wiring services across Long Island:

If your home has wiring concerns, contact Universe Home Services today for licensed electrical service anywhere in Nassau and Suffolk County.

(516) 473-0202


Who You Want Working on Your Wiring

Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners call Universe when the wiring in their home needs attention from someone who actually knows what is behind the walls.

Long Island’s older homes are electrically complex in ways specific to this market. The building boom of the 1950s and 1960s produced hundreds of thousands of homes wired for a different era, with aluminum branch circuit wiring common from the mid-1960s through the early 1970s, knob-and-tube wiring still present in older sections, and undersized circuits and double-tapped breakers as routine findings.

Our licensed master electricians have been working in these homes for decades. They know what to expect when the cover plates come off, and they know how to address each condition correctly and to current code.

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Why Work With Universe Home Services?

All wiring work legally requires a licensed electrician in Nassau and Suffolk County. We perform every job with licensed master electricians on staff, not apprentices working unsupervised or unlicensed handymen running work they cannot legally sign off on.

Aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, double-tapped breakers, undersized service entrances. Our electricians have encountered all of it across Nassau and Suffolk County homes and know how to address each situation correctly the first time.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business and has been serving Nassau and Suffolk County for seven decades. Electrical work has been part of that service from the beginning.

Wiring work that requires a permit gets one, and the inspection gets scheduled and completed. You get a documented record that the work was done to code, which matters for home sales, insurance renewals, and your own peace of mind.

Wiring assessments in older homes can go in many directions. We give you an honest picture of what was found, what code requires, and what is recommended for safety, without inflating the scope of the work.

Wiring work frequently intersects with plumbing and HVAC, including circuits that serve pumps, air handlers, or mechanical equipment. We cover all three, so one call handles what the assessment turns up.

Burning smells, sparking outlets, and dead circuits do not wait for business hours. We are available around the clock for urgent electrical issues on Long Island.

We live and work on Long Island. Homeowners across Nassau and Suffolk County rely on us because we know the homes here and we stand by the work.


An Easy, Stress-Free Scheduling Process

Getting licensed electrical work should never feel complicated.

Universe Home Services makes the process easy from start to finish.

Call us or schedule service online at a time that works for you. Same-day availability is offered for active electrical problems including outlets not working, flickering lights, or a burning smell at a device.

Your licensed electrician evaluates the specific wiring concern and the broader electrical condition of the home, including the panel, service entrance, and related circuits. You receive a clear explanation of what was found, what code requires, and what your options are before any work begins.

All wiring work is performed by licensed master electricians to current electrical code. Work is permitted where required, inspected by the local authority, and documented. You get wiring that is safe, correct, and on record.

(516) 473-0202

What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
Based on 7515 reviews
Isabella Carbone
21 hours ago
Dylan Allen was a knowledgeable, professional technician. He explained all he was going to do in a way I coukd understand it. He was very helpful if something was needed. He was very personable. He has been to my home on two different occasions and each time I was very satisfied.
Addys Reilly
1 day ago
Danny was prompt to the appointment and explained everything in terms we could understand
Expert review of our system Would definitely recommend
Bill W
1 day ago
Universe Home Services is a great company. A great one stop shop for all your A/C, Heating, Plumbing and Electric. Just had Chester here to check our A/C system and he was great. Very friendly and professional. Did a great job and gave us great advice on maintaining our system. We called this morning to try and get a technician here for tomorrow. They had Chester available and he showed up around 8:30. Always a great experience with Universe Home Services.
Rob Hammond
2 days ago
Bryan H. was excellent. He was prompt, courteous and explained all that he did. I would request him for future projects.
James Heine
2 days ago
Quan and Matt worked efficiently kept my house clean. They answered all of my questions
Joanne O'Kane
2 days ago
Brandon arrived right on time and fully explained every detail regarding the issue with my hot water heater-from best case scenario to worst. There was no pressure to go for the expensive fix immediately. He was a genuine guy who understands the idea of a budget. If I must do the big fix in the future, I would not hesitate to use him.
Fast response, good information on products and options, efficient work, nicely done and clean.
Tony was very professional and polite and answered all of questions. He was also onTime and stayed in contact with with us
Goldie Glocks
2 days ago
James Cook came to repair a leak, the service was quick, friendly and he gave me advice on other needed plumbinh services. Will use them for my every plumbing need. Thank you James!!
Excellent crew
Nick the technician was very professional and extremely competent in indentifying and fixing the problem with our air conditioner .
R Walker
3 days ago
Chester was absolutely fantastic. Thoroughly explained everything in a manner I could understand and super honest. The honest piece is priceless and because of him Universe is now our new service provider going forward.
Debra Katz
3 days ago
After deciding on Universe for a new AC system, Scott and Carlos arrived promptly to scope the home prior to installation. They were extremely pleasant and patient, explaining everything clearly. If the installation goes this seamlessly, Iโ€™ll be very happy! Installation was great and Universe seamlessly sent technicians to make minor adjustments.
Stephen Ryu
3 days ago
Universe Home Services may charge a little more than some competitors, but their fast response and quality service make the difference. Special thanks to Chris and Lindsay for their professionalism, responsiveness, and outstanding customer service. I truly appreciate their help.
Lionel Bell
3 days ago
The tech was very helpful and knowledgeable
William Kennedy
4 days ago
Liam, Sean and the crew were excellent for my ductless a/c install
I called Universe to check my central A/C, and within two hours Chester Sacknievich arrived. He thoroughly checked my A/C system, and all my vents, found the problem and replaced the part. Within one hour my air conditioning was running properly. Chester Sacknievich was very patient and professional, and went above and beyond to resolve my issues. Thank you. I highly recommend using Universe for your services.
Jim Hoare
4 days ago
Tim was knowledgeable, helpful and completed the job quickly.
Karen Bailey
4 days ago
Techs Chris and Dylan did a wonderful job cleaning our mini splits and installing Uv cleaning units
Zulin Cischke
4 days ago
We recently had a R install HVAC AC-Service installed by Tommy Ercolano and his crew from Universe Home Services, and the entire experience was outstanding. Tommy was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything throughout the process. His crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept the work area clean from start to finish. The installation was completed flawlessly, and our new system is running perfectly. It's clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a reliable HVAC company with excellent service and top-quality workmanship, I highly recommend Tommy and his team at Universe Home Services. Thank you for a job well done!
Ricky Pinero
4 days ago
Chris M. performed maintenance on my central air conditioning system today, and I couldn't be happier with the service. He arrived on time, was professional, courteous, and took the time to thoroughly inspect and service the unit. Chris explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure the system was running efficiently before he left. His attention to detail and knowledge were evident throughout the visit. It's refreshing to work with someone who genuinely cares about the quality of their work and customer satisfaction. I highly recommend Chris M. for any HVAC maintenance or service needs. Excellent job and outstanding customer service!
Lee Rosen
4 days ago
Peter did a great job of diagnosing and rectifying our issue and now our A/C is working great again!
Angela Sierra
4 days ago
Despite the bad news of needing a new boiler, Christoper was professional and understanding of out circumstances. I will highly recommend this company and definitely have the installation done with his company.
NWon
5 days ago
Very pleased with Universe Home Services! They installed a new water heater and, two weeks later, repaired our boiler. Scheduling was easy, even on short notice, and their prices were reasonable. Tara in the office was helpful and professional, and Anthony, our technician, arrived on time and completed the repair efficiently. Highly recommend them for repair and replacement services.

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New Wiring Installation

New wiring is required any time you add circuits, add square footage, or install equipment that did not exist when the home was built.

Universe installs new wiring across Nassau and Suffolk County for a full range of residential applications.

EV chargers, heat pumps, electric dryers, hot tubs, and whole-home generators all require dedicated circuits sized for their specific load. Universe pulls the permit, installs the circuit, and coordinates the inspection as part of the project.

Older Long Island homes routinely have rooms with one or two outlets on a shared circuit, which is below modern usage and often below code. Adding outlets to a bedroom, home office, garage, or outdoor space requires running new wire to an appropriate circuit or adding a new one.

An addition, a finished basement, or a kitchen renovation requires new wiring planned from the start. We handle the electrical scope of renovation projects across Nassau and Suffolk County, including the load calculation and any panel work that follows from it.

Exterior outlets, landscape lighting, pool and spa equipment, and outdoor structures all require wiring installed to the specific code requirements for outdoor and wet-location applications. The wiring methods, conduit, and devices are different from interior work, and getting it wrong creates a real hazard.

Wiring Repair and Replacement

Wiring that has deteriorated, been damaged, or was installed incorrectly in the first place is a safety issue, not a performance inconvenience.

Universe diagnoses and repairs wiring problems across Nassau and Suffolk County.

A dead outlet is not always a tripped breaker or a GFCI that needs resetting. It can indicate a loose connection, a failed device, a broken wire behind the box, or a fault somewhere between the outlet and the panel.

Lights that flicker when an appliance starts, dim intermittently, or behave differently on different circuits point to loose connections, undersized wiring, or a neutral issue somewhere in the circuit. Each has a different fix, and diagnosis comes before repair.

Any burning smell, discoloration on an outlet or switch plate, or warmth at an electrical device is an active electrical problem. It requires immediate attention, not a wait-and-see approach, and it is one of the clearest cases for our 24-hour emergency service.

Wiring that has been cut, stapled through, chewed, or exposed to moisture has lost whatever protection it had. Damaged sections need to be identified, removed, and replaced with properly installed and protected wire, not patched back together.

Outlet and Switch Work

Outlets and switches are the points where the wiring meets the rest of the home, and they are also the most visible signs of a larger wiring concern when they fail.

Universe installs and services outlets and switches across Nassau and Suffolk County. We can help with:

Adding outlets to a room that does not have enough, installing outlets in an outdoor space, or running a new outlet for a specific appliance requires a licensed electrician to pull the circuit from the panel and terminate the device to code.

Modern code requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations, and AFCI protection on most branch circuits serving living spaces. We install and replace these devices so the home meets current safety requirements, especially during renovations when the work triggers code updates.

Replacing a failed switch, upgrading to a dimmer, or installing smart home-compatible switches all require correct termination and circuit compatibility. We handle the work and confirm the device is operating safely, including checking the neutral that many smart switches require.

Smart outlets, dedicated circuits for home office equipment, and specialty device wiring all require attention to load, circuit dedication, and device rating. We match the install to the equipment and the code requirements, not to whatever outlet is closest.

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(516) 473-0202

Aluminum Wiring Remediation

Homes built between approximately 1965 and 1973 across Nassau and Suffolk County commonly have aluminum branch circuit wiring. Aluminum wiring connected to standard copper-rated devices is a documented fire risk.

Universe performs aluminum wiring remediation across Long Island using approved methods and CO/ALR-rated devices.

Aluminum wiring itself is not inherently dangerous. The problem is at the connection points, including outlets, switches, fixtures, and panel terminations, where aluminum expands and contracts differently than copper, causing connections to loosen over time and creating heat at the device.

The code-compliant solution for aluminum-wired circuits is either full replacement with copper or replacement of all devices with CO/ALR-rated devices designed for aluminum terminations. We evaluate which approach makes sense for your home and perform the work to current code.

A home sale or refinance that surfaces an aluminum wiring flag usually requires documented remediation before closing. We perform the work and provide the documentation needed to satisfy the lender, buyer, or insurance carrier.

Discoloration, warmth, or loose connections at outlets and switches in an aluminum-wired home are the specific failure modes the remediation is designed to address. We identify affected devices, remediate the connections, and complete the work to code.

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Schedule Your Wiring Service

Wiring concerns in an older Long Island home are not something to defer.

Universe Home Services provides licensed electrical wiring service across Nassau and Suffolk County. Contact us online or call to get on the schedule.

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Electrical Wiring FAQs

How do I know if my home has aluminum branch circuit wiring?

Homes built between approximately 1965 and 1973 in Nassau and Suffolk County are the most likely candidates. A licensed electrician can identify aluminum branch circuit wiring during an assessment. The wire jacket is typically marked AL or aluminum, and the wire itself is silver-colored rather than copper-colored, but confirmation of actual aluminum use usually requires removing a few cover plates and checking the devices.

Is aluminum wiring in my home dangerous?

Aluminum wiring that is properly connected to CO/ALR-rated devices and correctly terminated at the panel is considered safe. The risk is at the connection points where aluminum and copper-rated devices meet, where the connection can loosen over time and create heat. That is where remediation is targeted.

What is the difference between wiring repair and full rewiring?

Wiring repair addresses a specific problem: a damaged section, a failed connection, a circuit that has lost continuity. Full rewiring replaces all branch circuit wiring throughout the home and is typically done only when the existing wiring is unsafe throughout, not just in specific locations. Most older Long Island homes are candidates for targeted repair, not full rewiring, when assessed honestly.

Does wiring work in my home require a permit?

New circuits, panel work, and significant wiring modifications require a permit in Nassau and Suffolk County. Device replacements such as outlets, switches, and fixtures generally do not. We pull permits for all work that legally requires one and coordinate the inspection so the job is on record.

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