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Best Electricians in Waterloo, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Waterloo: WIREONE Electric - Waterloo, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., 2,581 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #2.

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29 Waterloo electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 29 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Waterloo at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Waterloo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1WIREONE Electric - Waterloo904.8★ (108)Waterloo24/7Overall
2Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc.894.7★ (2,581)Cedar Falls, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Dietz Electric LLC874.7★ (24)Waterloo24/7—
4Henninger Electric804.9★ (301)Cedar Falls, 7 mi away——
5Ryan's Electrical Services, LLC794.4★ (7)Waterloo——
6All Residential Services795.0★ (19)Cedar Falls, 7 mi away24/7—
7GREEN ELECTRIC785.0★ (3)Waterloo——
8Carter Art Electric784.0★ (4)Waterloo——
9Jordan Electric773.0★ (4)Waterloo——
10Weber Electric Inc763.7★ (3)Cedar Falls, 3 mi away——

The 29 best electricians in Waterloo, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc.

    Based in Cedar Falls, 5 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,581 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,581).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 2,581 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5536 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc.(319) 214-0959

  3. #3 Dietz Electric LLC

    Based in Waterloo

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1231 Lois Ln, Waterloo, IA 50702
    View profile for Dietz Electric LLC(319) 243-0843

  4. #4 Henninger Electric

    Based in Cedar Falls, 7 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3008 S Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Henninger Electric(319) 232-6373

  7. #7 GREEN ELECTRIC

    Based in Waterloo

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for GREEN ELECTRIC(319) 529-7890

  8. #8 Carter Art Electric

    Based in Waterloo

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    725 Adams St, Waterloo, IA 50703
    View profile for Carter Art Electric(319) 232-9808

  9. #9 Jordan Electric

    Based in Waterloo

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2072 Howard Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
    View profile for Jordan Electric(319) 235-7343

  10. #10 Weber Electric Inc

    Based in Cedar Falls, 3 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5810 Prairie St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Weber Electric Inc(319) 277-5579

  11. #11 Jones Electric Company

    Based in Waterloo

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Jones Electric Company(319) 296-2029

  12. #12 Chapman Electric, Inc.

    Based in Waterloo

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    941 Dale Dr, Hudson, IA 50643
    View profile for Chapman Electric, Inc.(319) 232-5228

  13. #13 Tatroe Electric Inc

    Based in Waverly, 17 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    215 3rd St NE, Waverly, IA 50677
    View profile for Tatroe Electric Inc(319) 352-3664

  14. #14 Ted Electric

    Based in Cedar Falls, 7 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6317 Development Dr Suite A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Ted Electric(319) 269-7173

  15. #15 Stickfort Electric Co

    Based in Cedar Falls, 5 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 E 22nd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Stickfort Electric Co(319) 266-5438

  16. #16 Cedar Valley Electric

    Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5743 Westminster Dr # A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Cedar Valley Electric(319) 266-1134

  18. #18 Bluhm Electric Inc

    Based in Waverly, 17 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    115 4th St SE, Waverly, IA 50677
    View profile for Bluhm Electric Inc(319) 352-3135

  19. #19 Dean's Light Box Inc

    Based in Waverly, 17 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    217 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA 50677
    View profile for Dean's Light Box Inc(319) 352-1036

  21. #21 Paulson Electric Co

    Based in Waterloo

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1915 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50702
    View profile for Paulson Electric Co(319) 233-3543

  22. #22 Cord Electric

    Based in Vinton, 25 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5600 23rd Ave, Vinton, IA 52349
    View profile for Cord Electric(319) 550-0311

  23. #23 Sieben Electric Inc

    Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5516 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Sieben Electric Inc(319) 277-2600

  24. #24 K & W Electric Inc

    Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1127 Lincoln St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for K & W Electric Inc(319) 277-0415

  25. #25 Shaw Electric

    Based in Waterloo

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    905 Cedar Bend St, Waterloo, IA 50703
    View profile for Shaw Electric(319) 371-3338

All 29 electricians

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Waterloo, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Scott's Electric723.8★ (14)In Waterloo
27Performance Electric725.0★ (3)In Waterloo
28Elsamiller Electric724.6★ (31)16 mi
29W & J Electric Service714.4★ (7)7 mi

Also serving Waterloo

14 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked electricians serving Waterloo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Area Electric Inc5.0★ (1)6 mi
Black Hawk Electrical Co5.0★ (1)In Waterloo
Bud's Electric5.0★ (1)20 mi
Community ElectricIn Waterloo
Etringer ElectricIn Waterloo
Freeman Electric5.0★ (1)25 mi
Live Automation Group / LAG Electric14 mi
NAI Electrical Contractors1.0★ (2)In Waterloo
Newton Electric8 mi
Precision Industrial Controls17 mi
Salvo Construction LLC5.0★ (1)14 mi
Smedley Electric Inc5.0★ (2)23 mi
Team Kline5.0★ (1)In Waterloo
Tony Powell Electric LLC3.0★ (2)In Waterloo

How much do electricians cost in Waterloo?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waterloo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Waterloo?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in Iowa

In Iowa, Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Waterloo electricians

We scored 29 Waterloo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Waterloo data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Waterloo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Waterloo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Waterloo, IA is WIREONE Electric - Waterloo with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. (#2) and Dietz Electric LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 29 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Waterloo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 29 electricians serving Waterloo, IA. 14 of them are based in Waterloo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Waterloo are open 24/7?

4 ranked electricians in Waterloo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are WIREONE Electric - Waterloo (#1), Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. (#2) and Dietz Electric LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Waterloo work on weekends?

5 of 29 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WIREONE Electric - Waterloo (#1), Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. (#2) and Dietz Electric LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Waterloo?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Waterloo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Waterloo electricians have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated electricians in Waterloo is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. has the most, 2,581 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Waterloo

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 electricians serving Waterloo.

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