Electrical Services
Panels, troubleshooting, lighting, EV chargers, GFCI circuits and remodel wiring. From new construction to remodels, from emergency services to upgrades.
ElectricalColumbia Basin Satellite & Electric · Kennewick since 1984
One Tri-Cities crew for the panel, the porch light and the TV on the wall.
We are the only provider in the Tri-Cities that does electrical and low-voltage and DISH Network wiring. Owned by Mike & Alison Silvernail, voted Tri-Cities' Best Electrician.
As named by the Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities' Best, two years running.
We are proud to have won the 2023 Tri-Cities Best Gold Award for Electric Services, after the Silver in 2022. Add an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and a 4.7 from 233 Google reviews, and every customer still gets the same 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Since 1984
We started on twenty-foot satellite dishes, before DISH Network even existed.
Dishes 6 to 20 feet across, commercial and residential. Installing TV and internet meant moving wiring every day, so we became electricians too. Now the outlet behind the TV, the circuit for the lights and the dish under the eaves are one crew and one phone call.
What we wire
Four kinds of work, one crew that knows all four.
From wiring fixes to full electrical panel upgrades, from a mounted TV to a builder's rough-in, every job is handled by our own licensed electricians out of the Clearwater Avenue office.
Home Theater & Electronics
TV mounting, home theater, surround sound and in-wall speakers, smart home devices and security cameras.
Low voltage
New Home Construction
End-to-end wiring for home builders: rough-in and trim, low-voltage pre-wire, satellite prep and temporary power.
Builders
DISH Network
Tri-Cities' only premier DISH Network retailer and installer. Local techs from sign-up to installation.
DISHResidential electrical
Everything on the list, grouped the way a house needs it.
Most calls start with one problem and find a second. We do the troubleshooting and the fix, and we take the time to listen to your needs before we touch a breaker.
See electrical servicesPower & panels
- Panel Replacements
- Electrical Upgrades
- Home Wiring
- Home Remodel Wiring
- Temporary Power
Safety & troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Safety & Code Inspections
- GFCI Circuits
- Code Violation Repairs
Lights & dedicated circuits
- Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
- Accent & Strip Lighting
- Electric Car Plugs & Chargers
- HVAC Wiring
- RV Pedestals
- Pool, Sauna, & Hot Tub Wiring
How a job runs
No unexpected expenses, whatever the size of the job.
Service calls
The first-hour rule
For electrical issues in your home we set up a service call at our hourly rate. Our tech arrives and assesses the problem. If it can't be fixed in the first hour, the tech sits down with you and goes over what needs to be done, approximately how long it will take and the cost of material, before the second hour starts.
Small jobs
Often priced over the phone
New lighting, outlets and similar service work can usually get a solid rough estimate on the phone. When the tech arrives he goes over the work with you so it's done to your liking.
Large jobs
Site survey, then a formal bid
A tech walks the project with you and gathers every detail. We email a formal bid, and once it's accepted, we get you on the schedule.
One job, start to finish
The bonus room.
Electrical and low-voltage in one room, by one crew. No second contractor for the TV, no third for the lights. This is what got wired:
- Recessed cans across the ceiling
- A linear pendant over the pool table
- Lit glass-front cabinets either side of the TV
- LED strip glowing under the bar top
- The wall TV, mounted and wired
- A backlit round mirror in the bath
“The two installers came in exactly on time, identified themselves and the company they worked for and went promptly to work. They were very polite and pleasant. The installation was performed flawlessly and cleanly. Can't ask for more.”
Where we work
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and out to Walla Walla, Yakima, Pendleton and La Grande.
For new construction and major remodeling electrical projects, we travel anywhere east of the Cascades within the state of Washington. One review tells of Ali driving equipment from the Tri-Cities to Pendleton so a customer could keep an install appointment the next day.
Before you call
Straight answers, no high-pressure sales.
Still unsure? The office picks up Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, at (509) 783-7283.
Often, yes. For service work like new lighting or outlets we can usually give a solid rough estimate over the phone based on the details you provide. Larger jobs get a site survey, a walk-through with our tech and a formal bid by email.
We set up a service call at our hourly rate. The tech arrives and assesses the problem. If it cannot be fixed in the first hour, the tech goes over what needs to be done, roughly how long it will take and the cost of materials, so there are no unexpected expenses.
Yes, electronics are supplied by the customer. We can supply security cameras, smart home products, LED lighting and TV mounts, then handle the mounting, wiring and setup.
No. We are a retailer and installer for DISH Network, so we cannot change your account, cancel it or set up MyDish.com. For account questions, contact DISH Network directly at (800) 333-3474. For sign-up, equipment, installation and service, call us.
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla, Pendleton, La Grande, Yakima and surrounding areas. For new construction and major remodeling electrical projects we travel anywhere east of the Cascades within the state of Washington.
Yes. We bid off your floor plans or create our own electrical plans, handle rough-in and trim, pull TV, camera and surround-sound wiring, prep for satellite and internet under the eaves, and set up temporary power. We walk the job with the builder when it is done and again at trim.
We strive to respond to every request for an estimate within 1 business day. If you need help right away, call the office at (509) 783-7283, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Need an electrician?
Call the office. A real person answers.
We strive to respond to every request for an estimate within 1 business day. If you'd rather talk it through now, one of our account representatives will pick up.
Columbia Basin Satellite & Electric
6821 W Clearwater Ave # C
Kennewick, WA 99336
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun closed