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Outlets, switches & smart devices

Minor Electrical in Oregon City, Canby,& Mulino, OR

Minor electrical work across Mulino, Molalla, Oregon City, Canby and West Linn. Outlet replacements, switch swaps, dimmers, GFCI upgrades, smart doorbells, video cameras and bath exhaust fans. Honest about when a job needs a licensed electrician.

(503) 915-6448
Licensed · Bonded · Insured
Handyman replacing a wall outlet in a residential home using a voltage tester
Starting at $125
Why us

Safe Hands, Honest Scope.

Three things that matter when someone's about to touch the wiring in your house.

  • 01

    We Know Our Lane

    Outlet swaps, switches, dimmers and smart devices we handle. New circuits, panel work or rewiring we refer to a trusted electrician. No bluffing.

  • 02

    Flat-Rate Quotes

    Most outlet and switch jobs are a set fee per device. You know the price before we open a box, and we don't pad the bill.

  • 03

    Tested Before We Leave

    Every device gets voltage-checked at the box, properly grounded, secured, and tested under load. If a GFCI is involved, we trip-test it.

Neighbors say

Loved by Homeowners.

"Keenon remodeled our 1/2 bath. He gave us a reasonable quote quickly, kept us apprised of when he'd arrive, and explained every step. From ceiling to floor our new 1/2 bath looks fantastic."
— Beth Marchi, Oregon City, OR
"Keenon has been so unbelievably helpful with getting items repaired around my house. Reliable, super easy to schedule with, and always mindful of my pets. I've been recommending him to friends!"
— Noelle Mitchell, Portland, OR
"Every experience has been great. Reliable, shows up when he says he will, and the quality really stands out. Attention to detail and solid craftsmanship every time."
— Jason James, Mulino, OR

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A real problem, a clear fix

Minor Electrical Work, Without the Guesswork.

A customer in Mulino called us last winter because the outlet behind her Christmas tree had stopped working. Same thing on the outlet next to it. The breaker hadn't tripped, the GFCI in the bathroom upstream hadn't tripped either, and she'd already swapped the outlets thinking that was the problem. When we pulled the first outlet, the back-stab connections (where the wire is pushed into a hole in the back of the outlet instead of being wrapped around the screw) had heated up and broken contact. That's a really common minor electrical problem in homes built between about 1970 and 2000, and it's exactly the kind of fix this service is for. We rewired both outlets to the side screws and they've been solid ever since.

Here's the deal with minor electrical work: there's a clear line between what a handyman should be doing and what requires a licensed electrical contractor. We stay firmly on the handyman side. Outlet replacement, switch replacement, adding a dimmer, swapping in a smart switch or smart doorbell, installing a bath exhaust fan where one already existed, upgrading an old two-prong outlet to a grounded GFCI, replacing a broken light fixture, fixing a wobbly ceiling light: those are all fair game. Pulling new wire, adding a new circuit to the panel, anything that needs a permit pulled in Clackamas County: that goes to an electrician.

The reason we're picky about this is partly safety and partly insurance. Oregon has clear licensing rules for electrical work, and overstepping them voids warranties, blocks home sales, and creates real liability if something goes wrong later. The Dandy Handyman would rather hand you off to a qualified electrical contractor for a $400 job than try to stretch our license and leave you with a problem during a future inspection. We have folks we trust and we'll send their info if your job's outside our scope.

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Text us a photo of the outlet, switch, or device. Most quotes go out the same day, and most minor electrical jobs land on the calendar within the week.

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Good to know

Minor Electrical Questions.

Are handymen actually allowed to do electrical work in Oregon?
For minor swap-out work, yes. Replacing an existing outlet, switch, fixture, or device on an existing circuit is generally fine and doesn't require a permit. New circuits, panel work, and anything that adds load or location does require a licensed electrical contractor and usually a permit. We stay on the right side of that line every time.
Why does my outlet have nothing coming out of it but the breaker's not tripped?
Most common cause we see, especially in homes around Oregon City and Molalla, is a tripped GFCI somewhere upstream on the same circuit (often in a bathroom, garage, or exterior outlet). Reset every GFCI in the house and try again. If that doesn't fix it, the back-stab connection on a downstream outlet may have failed, which is exactly what we fix.
Can you install a Ring doorbell or Nest doorbell for me?
Yes, both, plus most other smart doorbell brands. If you have an existing wired doorbell with a chime in the house, the install is usually 30 to 45 minutes including app setup and Wi-Fi pairing. We test the chime, confirm the camera view, and walk you through the basic app settings before leaving.
What should I do if I see scorch marks on an outlet?
Stop using it right now and turn off the breaker for that circuit. Scorching means something has been arcing or overheating, which is a real fire risk. Then call us. The fix is usually replacing the outlet and tightening or re-doing the wire connections, but we want to see it in person before saying for sure. Don't wait on this one.
Do I need a smart switch with a neutral wire?
Most smart switches do require a neutral wire in the switch box. Most homes built after about 1985 have neutrals. Older homes (a lot of West Linn's Robinwood area, parts of Mulino) sometimes don't, and you'll either need a no-neutral smart switch (Lutron Caseta makes one) or a smart bulb instead. We check before installing.
Can you upgrade my old two-prong outlets to three-prong?
Sometimes. The proper way is either to confirm a ground path exists at the box, or to install a GFCI outlet (which the code allows for ungrounded circuits with a label). Just swapping in a three-prong with no ground is a common but wrong shortcut that we never do. We test the box first and tell you which option is right for your home.
How long does it take to swap a bath exhaust fan?
If we're replacing one in the same opening with the same circuit, usually 60 to 90 minutes, including any small cosmetic patching around the grille. If you need a new vent run through the attic to outside, that's a bigger job, but most replacements just reuse the existing duct. We don't add new vents through finished ceilings.
What if you start the job and find something out of scope?
We stop, show you what we found, and explain why it's beyond what we can do safely. You don't get charged for the surprise discovery, just for what we actually completed up to that point. Then we'll refer you to a licensed electrical contractor we trust. It happens occasionally and we handle it the same way every time.
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