8 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Defiance: Ascend Mechanical/JMS Services, CR Score 83/100; 4.7★ from 340 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: OK Electric Inc., 28 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked after Ascend Mechanical/JMS Services; ranked #4.
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8 Defiance electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascend Mechanical/JMS Services | 83 | 4.7★ (340) | Bryan, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SkyLine Electric LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (18) | Northwood, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Tom Speiser Electric | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Napoleon, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | OK Electric Inc. | 72 | 4.7★ (28) | Wauseon, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Jim Speiser & Sons Inc | 71 | 4.5★ (8) | Napoleon, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Craig Vogel Electric LLC | 69 | 3.6★ (8) | Bryan, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Bartels Electric, Inc. | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | Napoleon, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Stratton Electric | 69 | 4.0★ (13) | Bryan, 17 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 340 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (340).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northwood, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Napoleon, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wauseon, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Napoleon, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryan, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Napoleon, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryan, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Defiance. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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We scored 8 Defiance electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Defiance data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |