--- title: "Newington Electric Co" description: "Newington Electric Co. describes itself as a family-owned, second-generation Connecticut electrical contracting company working since 1958. A recent custom" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Newington Electric Co **Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 72 Pane Rd, Newington, CT 06111 · **Phone:** (860) 667-1948 · **Website:** https://newingtonelectric.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (high confidence) — from 85 reviews across 8 sources. 83% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 6 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Newington Electric Co. describes itself as a family-owned, second-generation Connecticut electrical contracting company working since 1958. A recent customer said the company installed heating coils on their roofline to prevent ice dams, and that James and James took the time to agree with them on where the cables and conduits ran. A recent customer who called on a Wednesday about an electrical issue in their dad's bathroom said the van pulled up at the start of the next-day window and the issue was fixed within half an hour. A recent customer said the company installed overhead lighting in a difficult room, new AC wiring and outlets, and rewired the room onto a 20 amp circuit. A 2025 customer said Will Gonzalez did the yearly maintenance on their home generator and arrived on time. A 2025 customer said the company had rewired their kitchen and brought it up to code, then upgraded the service to 200 amps and installed an EV charger. A 2023 customer said Phil came out between 4 and 6am, found a small issue with the transfer switch on their mother's generator, and she was back on the grid in a few minutes. A recent customer said they were charged a $200 site visit fee before any inspection, despite the website's offer of free estimates. A recent customer said that after a rain-cancelled date for a generator pad, they received a $198 invoice for a "missed appointment". A 2024 customer said a hot tub hookup cost over $1,100 and got a 110 volt plug and outlet when a 220 was needed. A 2023 customer said a night call with no heat was turned away, and the person sent in the morning took 7 hours and charged over $700 to find a disconnection at the pole. A 2022 customer said work from a home inspection report was charged but only partly completed, and the main panel was never grounded. Connecticut lists its electrician licence, ELC.0103530-E1, as active, held by Newington Electric Company Inc. **Strengths:** - Roof ice-dam coils — a recent customer said the coils went in as specified - Quick bathroom fix — a recent customer said the issue was fixed within half an hour - Generator maintenance — a 2025 customer said Will Gonzalez arrived on time **Concerns:** - Site visit fee — a recent customer was charged $200 before an inspection - Missed-appointment invoice — a recent customer was billed $198 after a rain-cancelled date - Hot tub hookup — a 2024 customer said a 110 volt outlet went in **Where sources disagree:** - The company's website offers free estimates, while a recent customer said a $200 site visit fee was charged before inspecting the premises. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a family-owned, second-generation Connecticut electrical contracting company working since 1958 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://newingtonelectric.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Newington Electric Co. (NEC) is a well-respected, family-owned 60-year old, second generation Connecticut e…” - A recent customer said heating coils were installed on their roofline to prevent ice dams, as specified _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tJNVdqVnVaek5IUVdkUGVFWnFjbEZNUm1KUVoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkI5WjVuZzNHQWdPeEZqclFMRmJQZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Newington Electric installed heating coils on our roofline to prevent ice dams. James and James did a great job! They did everything as s…” - A recent customer said a bathroom electrical issue was fixed within half an hour on a next-day visit _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twTGNsSmthbEJTYlhsTlpGQlhkVkZoY25FMFVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpLclJkalBSbXlNZFBXdVFhcnE0UlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have nothing but great things to say about Newington Electric Company. I called on Wednesday regarding an electrical issue in my dad's …” - A recent customer said a room was rewired and upgraded to a 20 amp circuit _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GUVdEazROVTlDV2xvdGNuUmxZV054YkdKUVJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFQWDk4NU9CWlotcnRlYWNxbGJQRHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had an excellent experience with Newington Electric. They were very professional, consistently kept me informed, and made recommendations…” - A 2025 customer said Will Gonzalez did the yearly maintenance on their home generator _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZcUo2QzJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYqJ6C2wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Recently scheduled my yearly maintenance with Newington Electric for my home generator. Will Gonzalez was the tech assigned, and he did a…” - A 2025 customer said the company upgraded their service to 200 amps and installed an EV charger _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlOU1MUUN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICe9MLQCw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Very pleased with all their services. Completely rewired and brought up to code our obsolete kitchen (2 yrs ago); and last month upgraded…” - A 2023 customer said Phil found a small transfer switch issue between 4 and 6am _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaNlk3UHdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ6Y7PwgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just wanted to thank Phil and April at Newington Electric for helping us out this past Tuesday morning. Power went out on my elderly moth…” - A recent customer said they were charged a $200 site visit fee before any inspection, despite the website's free estimate offer _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wS1FUQnNha05TU1RVdFUySkNNM2xzVUc1dlNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpKQTBsakNSSTUtU2JCM3lsUG5vSFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ The website’s claims of free estimates are false. It is a $200 site visit fee before inspecting the premises. No self-set pricing is acce…” - A recent customer said they received a $198 invoice for a missed appointment after a rain-cancelled date _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGUFNIaFZiVjlQWXpadk0wcHNWekEwY2sxMU4wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFPSHhVbV9PYzZvM0psVzA0ck11N0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Have had service with the company for several years which has been fine. We discussed putting a pad under the generator and the date sche…” - A 2024 customer said a hot tub hookup over $1,100 got a 110 volt outlet when a 220 was needed _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiaV96bEhBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbi_zlHA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ It took 2 men, about 5 hours to get my hot tub hooked up. They charged me over 1100 dollars. The worst part was they put in a 110 volt , …” - A 2023 customer said a 7-hour, over-$700 visit ended in finding a disconnection at the pole _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCZ1lqWUZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBgYjYFQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ They dismissed me when I called at night, told me no one could come, (we had no heat in 35 degree weather) for my electric going out, sen…” - A 2022 customer said inspection-report work was charged but only partly completed _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPclpEay1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOrZDk-gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “3★ Hired to complete work from the inspection report on a newly purchased property. Shared the inspection report which included details of …” - Google: 4.4 stars from 90 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newington%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJCeb8hBuz54kRg9vI6MPkh5A) — “Google: 4.4★ from 90 ratings” - Connecticut lists its electrician licence, ELC.0103530-E1, as active, held by Newington Electric Company Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT electrician license ELC.0103530-E1 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: NEWINGTON ELECTRIC COMPANY INC” - Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twTGNsSmthbEJTYlhsTlpGQlhkVkZoY25FMFVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpLclJkalBSbXlNZFBXdVFhcnE0UlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have nothing but great things to say about Newington Electric Company. I called on Wednesday regarding an electrical issue in my dad's …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GUVdEazROVTlDV2xvdGNuUmxZV054YkdKUVJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFQWDk4NU9CWlotcnRlYWNxbGJQRHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had an excellent experience with Newington Electric. They were very professional, consistently kept me informed, and made recommendations…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlOU1MUUN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9087e4c3e8c8db83!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICe9MLQCw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Very pleased with all their services. Completely rewired and brought up to code our obsolete kitchen (2 yrs ago); and last month upgraded…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **active** (#ELC.0103530-E1, electrician) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newington%20Electric%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJCeb8hBuz54kRg9vI6MPkh5A): 4.4★ from 90 ratings - [Exa](https://newingtonelectric.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/p94jb4/been_installing_these_standby_generators_all/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Official Website](https://newingtonelectric.com): 68 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newington%20Electric%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJCeb8hBuz54kRg9vI6MPkh5A): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/newington/profile/electrician/newington-electric-co-0111-87000323): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/newington-electric-co-names-gm/): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/newington-electric-co): 3.0★ from 2 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Newington Electric service it for me and have said they’ve had similar issues with the same model at other homes.” — u/dasilva1227 in r/Connecticut (2023-03-04) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/11h5c93/standby_generator_advice/jaw4yrn/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anne Connor · 2026-08-24**: Newington Electric installed heating coils on our roofline to prevent ice dams. James and James did a great job! They did everything as specified and took the time to ensure we were on the same page regarding where the cables and conduits ran. They were polite, punctual, timely, and careful of our p… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tammy Poppel · 2026-08-24**: I have nothing but great things to say about Newington Electric Company. I called on Wednesday regarding an electrical issue in my dad's bathroom. I was given a next day window between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.. At exactly 2:00, their van pulled up, they were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and w… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Renstrom · 2026-08-19**: I've used Newington Electric for a couple of jobs. I have been very happy with the service and with cost. I definitely would recommend them if you need electrical services. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Mehra Golshan · 2026-08-10**: Have had service with the company for several years which has been fine. We discussed putting a pad under the generator and the date scheduled was cancelled due to rain that week. The rescheduled date on the Monday I was called and I said we can not do that date and would contact them in the Fall to… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Gregory F. Cherry · 2026-07-14**: The website’s claims of free estimates are false. It is a $200 site visit fee before inspecting the premises. No self-set pricing is accepted as stated on their website also; the quoted figure was excessive. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michelle Bashaw · 2026-07-01**: Had an excellent experience with Newington Electric. They were very professional, consistently kept me informed, and made recommendations that ended up working a lot better for my home and saved money. I felt I could ask them any questions and they gave me honest answers and alternative options if n… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Molnar · 2026-02-25**: I would like to thank the two Newington Electric Co electricians who rescued me this morning at my dog’s day care, What A Ruff Life! You guys are my heroes! Thank you for helping me out. It’s so nice to know that chivalry isn’t dead yet! You guys rock!! 🤩 Linda Molnar - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allison Borg Bridges · 2026-01-29**: Quick response super helpful very fair pricing - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luke Michaels · 2026-01-01**: High quality work at good prices. They made sure I understood what my options were and found a way to save me money. I was very happy with the results. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edward Sampt · 2025-12-02**: Paul and Diego from Newington Electric did a great job installing a new electrical outlet in a difficult area (on a floor over a very tight crawl space). They also solved the problem of an outside outlet not working. They were very pleasant, and, on a snowy day, they took off their shoes every tim… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T08:52:47.357Z. Cite as: Newington Electric Co — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/newington-electric-co-newington) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/newington-electric-co-newington ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)