# Arsenault Electric

**Trade:** Electrical · **Phone:** (508) 523-7243 · **Website:** https://www.arsenaultelectric.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 41 reviews across 6 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Arsenault Electric is a Worcester-area electrical contractor built around Phil Arsenault, whose Massachusetts electrician license is verified active (BBB separately lists a second license number for the business). Across 41 reviews from 2022 through 2026 — nearly every one of them five stars, with Google showing 4.9 from 103 ratings — Phil comes up by name in almost every account, and several reviewers describe using him repeatedly over years for one project after another.

A recurring specialty is old housing stock: reviewers describe him rewiring 100-, 110- and 120-year-old homes with ungrounded knob-and-tube wiring, glass fuses, and electrical panels that couldn't handle modern loads, often navigating surprises behind the walls with what more than one reviewer called a good sense of humor under pressure. He's also taken on larger commercial work — a 2025 review described a full office rewire during a gut renovation, including three new subpanels and running service underground — alongside the routine calls: recessed lighting, chandeliers, panel upgrades, faulty outlets, a malfunctioning wall oven, doorbell wiring another electrician had given up on.

Response time comes up often and specifically: reviewers describe him restoring power after a fallen tree took out service, in one case on a weekend when their regular electrician was away, and getting to same-day or next-day calls even on short notice. The work itself is described as meticulous and clean — several reviewers said you couldn't tell he'd been there except for the finished work — and pricing is generally called fair, though one reviewer noted he isn't the cheapest option and considered that a fair tradeoff for work done right the first time.

The one blemish isn't about the electrical work at all: a 2024 review complained about the driving behavior of one of the company's work trucks spotted in Worcester, unrelated to any job.

For rewiring an older home, a panel upgrade, or general electrical troubleshooting in the Worcester area, Arsenault Electric's reviews describe a knowledgeable, hands-on electrician with an unusually deep and consistent track record.

**Strengths:**
- Old-home expertise — rewires knob-and-tube and outdated panels
- Fast outage response — restores power after storms and off-hours
- Meticulous, clean work — sites left tidy after every job
- Long-term clients — many describe him as their go-to for years

**Concerns:**
- Vehicle conduct — a 2024 review flagged a company truck's driving

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts electrician license (20759) verified active, held by Philip J Arsenault _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 20759 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: PHILIP J ARSENAULT”
- BBB separately lists a second Division of Professional Licensure license number (50072) for the business _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/electrician/arsenault-electric-0261-285162) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: License number 50072 (Division of Professional Licensure)”
- Google rating of 4.9 stars from 103 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arsenault%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJAWN6MdgF5IkRI5f9zjoaFB8) — “Google: 4.9★ from 103 ratings”
- Specializes in rewiring older homes with knob-and-tube wiring and outdated panels _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wMFZteHFRbXhpTFV4YU1XVm1MVGhrV1Mxc09HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm00VmxqQmxiLUxaMWVmLThkWS1sOGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a 110 year old home with ungrounded  knob and tube wiring, glass fuses, that couldnt handle AC units in dire need of an upgrade.

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  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGNS1XcmJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICF5-WrbQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil is a delight to work with. We have a 100 yr old home that was still predominantly knob & tube wired. Throughout the crazy surprises …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbEs2NklREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDplK66IQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would highly recommend using Phil for any and all electrical projects! We hired him to complete a very time intensive project (removing…”
- Fast response for power outages, including storm damage and off-hours calls _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsZ0tmYlhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDlgKfbXg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When another electrician had to push me off at the end of the day, Arsenault sent someone out for me that evening. Very responsive and co…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCX1lxVUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB_YqUDw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tree from storm took damages the electrical connection to the house.  Phil was quick to respond and made it a priority to fix to avoid fu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1bzUtcUhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuo5-qHg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A fallen branch took out our electricity.  It was the weekend and our regular electrician was away.  He recommended Phil who was professi…”
- Work described as meticulous and clean, with sites left tidy _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvMC1mZjF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDo0-ff1wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil was friendly, but professional. He showed up on schedule and worked the entire time he was here. He is meticulous and detailed in hi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyM015NjJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDr3My62AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Arsenault Electric. Phil has done a few projects at my house over the past couple years. He always takes his time look…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyM2QtU1VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICr3d-SUA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Arsenault Electric performed quite a bit of work at my home.  He was communicative, always there when he said he would be, resourceful wh…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeHNlQ2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1xseCeA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I received Phil's name from a appliance repair person we use. I needed a ceiling fan in our bathroom replaced. He was very meticulous in …”
- Long-term repeat clients describe using him as their go-to electrician for years _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnNmF2djlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDg6avv9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil Arsenault has been our go-to electrician for years, and for good reason. He’s handled everything from lighting throughout our three-…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyM015NjJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDr3My62AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Arsenault Electric. Phil has done a few projects at my house over the past couple years. He always takes his time look…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwNi03M0J3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDp6-73Bw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil is great! We’ve used his services twice to add some electrical features to our new (old) house. Being 120+ years old, our house cont…”
- Handles larger commercial rewiring projects, including a full office gut renovation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pjeU5scERjbGd3TUhGdWJFRjFjVTVSYzIxM1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjcyNlpDclgwMHFubEF1cU5Rc213SlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil from Arsenault Electric completely rewired our office building during a gut renovation, installing three subpanels, running overhead…”
- A 2024 review complained about the driving behavior of a company work truck seen in Worcester, unrelated to any job performed _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMcHM2VmlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLps6VigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ You should put your employees through driving school… one of your work trucks in Worcester today looked like he was drunk”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/electrician/arsenault-electric-0261-285162) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): New service installations, Commercial and industrial wiring, Panel and subpanel upgrades, Lightin…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pjeU5scERjbGd3TUhGdWJFRjFjVTVSYzIxM1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjcyNlpDclgwMHFubEF1cU5Rc213SlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil from Arsenault Electric completely rewired our office building during a gut renovation, installing three subpanels, running overhead…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGNS1XcmJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1f141a3acefd9723!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICF5-WrbQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Phil is a delight to work with. We have a 100 yr old home that was still predominantly knob & tube wired. Throughout the crazy surprises …”

## License

Status: **active** (#20759, electrician) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arsenault%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJAWN6MdgF5IkRI5f9zjoaFB8): 4.9★ from 103 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arsenault%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJAWN6MdgF5IkRI5f9zjoaFB8): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/electrician/arsenault-electric-0261-285162): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/arsenault-electric-worcester-2): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.arsenaultelectric.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/arsenault-electric): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jesse Goyette · 2026-08-22**: Phil is great, gave me a free estimate, showed up right on team, and did a great job.  I will definitely hire him again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Andrews · 2026-06-29**: Phil did an excellent job installing recessed lighting, added two new chandeliers, and quickly fixed an under-cabinet lighting issue we had, among a few other smaller projects he helped us with. We definitely recommend Arsenault Electric if you are in Northborough or the surrounding area.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tim O'Brien · 2026-02-26**: Phil responded quickly to our inquiry and met a tight timeline we needed.  He was a great communicator and did high quality work.  Pricing was very fair as well based on multiple quotes we received.  I would highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shawn Davis · 2026-02-26**: Phil is a true pro. Knowledgeable, professional, and rationale when deciding how to tackle problems and what problems are worth fixing. He’ll be my first call for future work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Cohen · 2026-02-15**: Phil came to replace a shower light that was flickering and incorrectly wired.  Great customer service, showed up promptly, did a quality job, reasonably priced, and super personable.  We did not have an electrician prior to this experience, happy to say Phil will be my family's electrician for all …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Yusikones · 2025-12-30**: I called today (Tuesday) for some outlets that had faulty wiring and needed to be changed. Originally got an appointment at 8am for the following day (Wed) which I took. Phil called back and said he could be there late Tuesday afternoon. Pretty uncommon when trying to hire someone for work nowadays.…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pauline Jurasinski · 2025-12-18**: We had a wonderful experience working with Phil!  He was diligent in his review visit to give us a thorough and detailed estimate. The work was timely, high quality and well priced. We will be calling on him for all our electrical work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gianna LaSalla · 2025-11-25**: Phil is a pleasure to work with! I continue to have excellent experiences with him. He is communicative, punctual and dependable. I highly recommend using Arsenault electric.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mi Lo · 2025-11-25**: Came right over and fixed it quickly and was very helpful, definitely reccomend and would hire again. Thanks again!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Zawada · 2025-08-28**: Phil from Arsenault Electric completely rewired our office building during a gut renovation, installing three subpanels, running overhead service underground, wiring all lights and outlets, emergency lighting, and more. His attention to detail, professionalism, and clear communication made the proje…

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