Experience the power of professional service with Cox Electric—Driggs' trusted name in electrical upgrades.
Is your electrical system in need of an upgrade or repair? Look no further than Cox Electric, where we combine expertise with a passion for service excellence to meet all your electrical needs. We provide expert solutions tailored specifically for you for residential and commercial projects. Trust the experts at Cox Electric to help you with all your electrical service upgrades and repairs.
We're proud to serve the Driggs community with our licensed electrician who understand local needs and regulations.
We prioritize transparency and integrity, ensuring you stay informed about every aspect of your electrical project.
Benefit from exclusive discounts if you're a first responder, military personnel, teacher, or senior.
We offer free estimates to help you understand the scope and cost of your project before any work begins.
Our skilled electrician repairmen are eager to educate clients about electrical issues and offer insights to keep their systems running safely and efficiently.
Building a new structure? We've got you covered. Our professional team, including experienced wiring electricians, provides top-quality electrical services for metal buildings, shops, and various new constructions.
Our dedicated circuit installation services protect your valuable appliances. By allocating individual circuits for high-demand devices, we help prevent overloads, reduce the risk of electrical fires, and ensure optimal performance.
Is your electrical panel struggling to meet your energy demands? Upgrade your electrical panel with our expert services to improve performance, reliability, and safety. Our panel upgrades accommodate increased power needs and reduce the risk of electrical issues by supporting modern appliances.
Are you planning to add an electric vehicle to your lifestyle? From selecting the correct charger to completing the installation, our licensed electricians handle every detail, making the process smooth and hassle-free.
Transform your living or working space with state-of-the-art electrical systems tailored to your needs. Whether setting up a cutting-edge home theater, integrating smart home technology, or revamping your entire electrical framework, our licensed electricians ensure seamless and efficient installations. Experience enhanced functionality, increased safety, and an elevated lifestyle with our comprehensive service upgrades and remodels.
You do. Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) manages electrical permits and inspections statewide, and any job that requires the power company to shut off your service needs a permit and inspection before the power comes back on. Your licensed electrician typically pulls the permit and coordinates that shutoff with your utility.
The answer comes from a load calculation, which tallies everything your home already uses against what your panel can supply. Plenty of older Teton Valley homes have 100-amp service, leaving little room for a hot tub or a fast-charging EV setup. If the math comes up short, an upgrade frees up space so those big appliances get their own circuits.
The hands-on work usually wraps up in about a day, and your power stays off for part of it. Scheduling the utility disconnect and the state inspection can take a few days, especially during the busy summer building season in the Teton Valley.
Think of the panel as the breaker box in your house, and the service as the line that brings power in from the utility. A panel upgrade replaces the box, while a service upgrade increases the amount of power coming in, often from 100–200 amps. Most East Idaho homes adding big loads end up needing both.
Long mountain winters place heavy demands on home electrical systems, with heaters and well pumps often running simultaneously. When a system's too small for that load, breakers trip constantly, and wiring runs hot. Upgrading gives your home breathing room for future projects, such as a shop or an electric vehicle.
FAQs reviewed by Jace Cox, owner of Cox Electric LLC, a local electrician.
Address: Driggs, ID 83422
Phone: 208-807-0227
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Emergency After Hours Service Available