ABOUT US
Meyer Electrical Services in Bethesda, MD will help you maintain your access to power with electrical maintenance from our contractors. Founded in 1991, Meyer Electrical Services, Inc. provides various electrical services, including troubleshooting, circuit breaker replacement, panel upgrades (heavy-up), standby generators, and surge protection. We offer installation of ceiling and attic fans, outdoor lighting, light switches, dimmers, and light fixtures. To help our customers keep up with modern technologies, we install electric vehicle charging stations (EV charges), CATV, computer cabling, and much more. We are licensed and insured in the states of Maryland and Virginia, along with the District of Columbia. Our company proudly provides electrical services for all of Montgomery County.
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed and Insured in Maryland, DC, and Virginia
- Master’s Licenses and Journeyman Cards
- Good Standing Certificate from the Government of the District of Columbia
- Good Standing Certificate from General Accounting Division, Comptroller of Maryland
- Bondable with A+ Insurance Company
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY -UPS
“Heavy-up” refers to a home or building electrical renovation that increases the amperage that comes into your building at the electrical panel. If your home or office building requires the ability to handle a heavier load of electricity, we can upgrade your electrical system. In Bethesda, DC and the surrounding suburbs, the heavy-up process involves the submission of plans and permit applications to the local government for approval and inspections.
All of our work adheres to National Electrical Code and to Pepco’s requirements. If your home or office building needs more power, call or email us and we will do a site survey and submit a detailed proposal.
GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS
Our lives depend on power
It is simple – our lives depend on power. Losing electricity can be a scary thing, when you cannot run your A/C or your heating system, and complete your daily essentials like cooking, laundry or the kids’ bath time. And what happens to all the food in the refrigerator and freezer? Your lights, televisions, computers, radio, and even special phones can be rendered useless. You are cut off from the rest of the world! Do you have someone with special needs or who require medical equipment? What happens to them? Isn’t it time to provide a little peace of mind to your family? Have Meyer Electrical Services, Inc. preform your generator
Kohler Generators (air and liquid-cooled)
Kohler Generators (air cooled) are available in 8kW to 22kW models. They make standby power a savvy investment for residential applications. For small business power standby solutions we offer 25kW to 60kW units. These revolutionary generators are exceptionally quiet, environmentally friendly and so affordable that they can often pay for themselves during a single power outage in commercial and industrial applications. The units are fully enclosed in an insulated weatherproof enclosure. Kohler generators are the only engine designed specifically for extended generator use, not adapted from lawn and garden applications. You decide what items are important to you in a power outage and we will help you to determine the power you need. Whether you want basic circuits or your whole home powered, Meyer Electrical Services, Inc. will offer the right generator solution for you, complete an installation and provide regular preventative maintenance services according to installation contract.
We only install Kohler Generators only due to their superior reliability. We provide maintenance and service for Generac, Briggs & Stratton and Cummings/Onan generators.
We are an authorized Kohler Dealer and Certified in Diagnostics, Maintenance, and Repairs
We are an authorized Kohler Dealer and Certified in Diagnostics, Maintenance, and Repairs in strict accordance with Kohler established guidelines. This ensures your Kohler Warranty is valid from a proper install. We are fully licensed and insured. We only use the best products available to install all of the electrical components. We provide turnkey installations in a neat and a workmanlike manner. Your project will be complete from start to finish with Meyer Electrical Services, Inc.
1st Year Maintenance
We offer 1st year of maintenance on all generator installations.
I wanted to thank you for all the work you have done for us at both of our houses this past year. During a stressful time, you always arrived with solutions and returned again and again to address all the other emergencies and electrical surprises. Your talents and customer service are so appreciated by Kip and me and I just wanted to let you know how terrific it is knowing you are there to rely on. Your professionalism, candor and expertise make our lives better truly!
I wanted you to know that last night at the Finance Committee Meeting I complimented you and told everyone how fantastic you had been throughout our “water damage emergency”. You really were super and your loyalty, support and guidance meant a great deal to me. St. Paul’s Rock Creek Parish is lucky to have you as our electrician.
Thank you! You were fast, professional, courteous and you locked the house securely when you left. Much obliged!
Many thanks to you...and Patrick for getting us ship-shape and ready for the holidays. I've been waiting for Christmas lights for 25 years! And it's good to be able to see in the basement and I know all the plugs are properly installed and grounded. All the best to you.
I just wanted you to know how happy my wife and I were with the electrical service you provided for us recently. You were recommended by some friends and you more then lived up to their recommendation. The work you did the living area of the house - mostly changing the outlets to the 3-prong type- was neat and professional. I particularly appreciate the way you ran the wire on the outside of the house behind the downspout and along a ledge so that it wouldn't show and that you ran the other exterior wires through metal casing so that they wouldn't be exposed. The D.C. government inspector approved your heavy-up with no problems and PEPCO came shortly thereafter to finish their part of the job. Thanks again for the efficient, professional, and reasonably-priced service you performed.
After a series of power outages in our area, I decided to by a back up generator which keeps my family comfortable and allows my home business to continue operating. Walt recommended equipment and supervised the entire installation from delivery to approval by the local utility. He was on site when needed and was available for follow-up questions. I've used Walt's company for years for installation of ceiling fans to additional lighting and electrical repairs. Walt always gives me a day and time for service. it's usually the same day. He is prompt and efficient and his price is competitive and fair.
Very easy to work with, attentive to detail, understood the work I explained. Put in a better switch than I had before.
Truck lighting, scorces, new A/C unit. Excellent. Well Meyer listened to us and found a way to meet our needs, which were a bit unusual.
Numerous recessed lighting fixtures installed throughout the house (~15-20). Ceiling fan installed. Lighting installed in ~five closets. Meyer Electric did a big job for us, including electrical, lighting, and ceiling fan work. Everything went very well, and we were pleased with the work. It is not about six years later, and everything still works great. One thing that was really great about what Walt Meyer did was that he did his best not to create a lot of holes in the wall or other damage that would have to be repaired. He installed a lot of lights (and a fan) and there was very little that had to be done "afterwards" to fix any holes, etc. We were having a painter come in afterwards, so we were prepared to have him patch thing up, but he hardly had anything to do. Meyer Electric did a great job with our project, and we would definitely use them again. In fact since this job was done, we have!
Fall for Your Home’s Electrical Services – Part 2
As discussed in Part 1, winter brings the most electrical dangers so doing needed electrical work during the fall will help give you the peace of mind from living in a safer home. Part 2 will cover four more important fall electrical services for your home.
3) Bathroom and Kitchen GFCI
To ensure bathroom and kitchen safety, the NEC requires GFCI protection for every new bathroom, as well as for kitchen outlets that are six feet or less away from the sink. The addition of ground fault protection to existing circuits will improve safety in every bathroom and the kitchen in your home.
4) Outdoor Lighting
Installing safety and security features such as pathway lighting and motion sensor lighting will prevent accidents and help protect your home from intruders. Exterior lighting can also beautify your property by highlighting the beauty of your landscaping and home’s architecture during nighttime.
5) Outlets and Switches
Two-prong outlets are now considered unsafe, and they should be replaced with dependable and safer three-prong outlets. Over the years, outlets and switches can suffer wear and tear and may become faulty and/or hazardous. Those that are in poor condition should be replaced for safety.
6) Whole-Home Surge Protection
Power surges occur in only milliseconds, and they often go unnoticed. When they happen, your lights may flicker. An appliance such as microwave may also reset its digital clock, which indicates a loss of power. Over time, the little spikes by the current within your home’s electrical wiring can eventually damage the components of expensive electronic devices.
The insurance claims filed for damage caused by power surges are in a similar category as lightning strikes. Altogether, they amount to more than a billion dollars in losses in the U.S., averaging insurance claims of $4,500. Fortunately, the installation of whole-home surge protection can help prevent damage from power surges and electrical storms.
Electrical Services You Can Trust
Founded in 1991 and serving Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., where we are licensed and insured, Meyer Electrical Services provides home and commercial electrical services you can trust, including:
- Standby Generator Installation
- Panel Upgrades (Heavy-Ups)
- Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
- Structured Cabling
- Circuit Breaker Replacement
Based in Bethesda, our team proudly serves all of Montgomery County. Receive a free consultation for custom electrical work today by calling (301) 941-1400.
Fall for Your Home’s Electrical Services – Part 1
When you put off replacing the outdated electrical features of your home, the greater the risk of danger as time passes. Faulty electrical components result in deadly hazards, including electrocution, fires, and power outages.
NEC 2020 Code Raises Standards for GFCI Protection
National Electrical Code (NEC) approved revisions to GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protection, which significantly decreased the dangers of electrical hazards and shocks. Most notable for homeowners is the expansion of GFCI protection, improved basement protection, and increased outdoor outlet safety.
These GFCI updates of the NEC 2020 Code increase the electrical safety of homeowners and their families significantly. Work with a licensed electrician to install GFCI outlets wherever necessary at your home. Consider having a professional conduct an electrical safety inspection as well to keep your family safe.
Expansion of GFCI Protection
Due to several tragic electrocutions involving children, the 2017 Code was considered inadequate because it only applied to “125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere receptacles.” Expanding GFCI protection, NEC 2020 states: “All 125-volt through 250-volt receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A) (1) through (11) and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.”
Improved Basement Protection
GFCI protection for dwellings with finished and unfinished basements was expanded. Typically, other areas of a home are better maintained than basements. In addition, basements are often damp and wet, and a moisture-filled environment is a conductor of electricity. The 2020 code updates help decrease or eliminate major factors of accidents such as water contact or leakage of electrical current.
Increased Outdoor Outlet Safety
The NEC 2020 update involves outdoor outlets powered by single-phase branch circuits that are rated 150 volts to ground or below at 50 amps or below. The significance of the update is that the GFCI requirement goes beyond outdoor receptacle outlets by including all outlets. Thus, the revision covers all hard-wired equipment outdoors.
Electrical Services You Can Trust
Founded in 1991 and serving Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., where we are licensed and insured, Meyer Electrical Services provides home and commercial electrical services you can trust, including:
- Standby Generator Installation
- Panel Upgrades (Heavy-Ups)
- Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
- Structured Cabling
- Circuit Breaker Replacement
Based in Bethesda, our team proudly serves all of Montgomery County. Receive a free consultation for custom electrical work today by calling (301) 941-1400.
Getting Your New Smart Home Wired – Part 2
As covered in Part 1, the chief advantage of living in a smart home is automation, and its foundation is structured wiring that an experienced and licensed electrical contractor must skillfully install. Part 2 will discuss Doors & Windows, Lighting, Safety, and Security.
Getting Your New Smart Home Wired – Part 1
The main advantage of living in a smart home is automation, which provides several important benefits that this article will discuss. The basis of smart home automation is structured wiring, which must be skillfully installed by an experienced and licensed electrical contractor. Smart home automation can be used to control the following items:
Benefits of Installing a Central Vacuum Cleaner System
A central vacuum cleaner system is a modern and efficient approach for cleaning the floors, walls, and other surfaces of your home. It is capable of removing debris, dirt, and dust by moving vacuumed particles through tubing built inside walls to a collection container housed in a utility space situated in your basement, garage, or storage room.
MEYER ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Electrical Contractor in Bethesda, MD since 1991