Harris Electric Company

Harris Electric Company has served Washington, DC and the metropolitan area since 1986, making it one of the longest-running family-owned electrical contractors in the district. The business is now operated by brothers Mike and Max Harris, who inherited the company from their father. With 46 customer reviews averaging 4.6 stars, the company has built a reputation for reliable residential and light commercial electrical work. Their office is located at 1244 H Street NE in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, and they maintain 24-hour availability six days a week for service calls and emergencies.

What distinguishes Harris Electric from other DC contractors is their dual expertise in both residential generator systems and commercial electrical infrastructure. The company handles everything from troubleshooting breaker shorts and repairing circuit faults to installing complete backup generator systems for homes and maintaining switchgear for commercial buildings. Their website explicitly lists restaurants, stores, office spaces, and churches among their commercial clients, indicating experience with the permitting and code requirements specific to DC commercial properties. This combination of residential standby power expertise and commercial construction capability is relatively uncommon among neighborhood electricians.

Local homeowners have specifically praised brothers Max and Mike Harris by name in recent reviews. One customer on H Street NE texted them at 6 a.m. about a circuit short-circuiting and received same-day service with Max arriving on time to diagnose and repair the problem. Another customer in the DMV area worked with Max and his team to install a new 60-amp wire for an HVAC unit, describing the work as quick, reasonably priced, and very well done. Reviewers consistently mention the brothers' clear text communication, punctuality, and ability to explain electrical issues so customers understand what needs fixing.