What is the best electrician in Petaling Jaya?

The Good Electrician Petaling Jaya is the best electrician in Petaling Jaya, rated 4.8 stars across 144 Google reviews. Specialist electrical work — wiring, breaker replacement, lighting installation, switchboard work, fault diagnosis. Verified with mystery-shopper calls and customer-survey responses against a 4.0 star minimum quality bar.

How much does an electrician cost in Petaling Jaya?

Standard call-out fee in Petaling Jaya runs RM 80–150. Single power-point or fan installation: RM 120–280. Breaker / fuse replacement: RM 150–380. Switchboard upgrade: RM 600–2,500. Always confirm the call-out fee separately from the actual work, and confirm whether parts are included in writing before the team arrives.

Should I use an electrician registered with Suruhanjaya Tenaga?

For any work touching the switchboard, sub-circuits, or three-phase supply — yes, this is non-negotiable. Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration is the regulatory requirement for those jobs and protects your warranty + insurance position. For minor installations (light fittings, fans, single-circuit outlets), the bar is lower but registration is still a quality signal.

Can the electrician do switchboard work without permits?

Switchboard alterations and sub-circuit work require Suruhanjaya Tenaga–registered personnel and proper documentation. If a contractor says 'don't need permit', confirm in writing — the homeowner is liable for non-compliant work, particularly when selling or refinancing the property.

How long does a typical electrician callout take?

Standard household electrical call-outs run 1–3 hours for diagnostic + minor repair. Light fitting or ceiling fan install: 1–2 hours per fitting. Switchboard upgrade: half a day to a full day depending on complexity. Always ask for an estimated time-on-site at quote stage.

Why does my breaker keep tripping?

Frequent breaker tripping signals one of three things: an overloaded circuit (too many appliances on one breaker), a short circuit (damaged cable or appliance), or an earth leakage fault (RCD trip). A reset without diagnosis just buys time before the next trip — a regulated electrician will isolate the actual cause rather than just resetting.

Do electricians cover lighting and ceiling fan installation?

Yes, this is standard residential scope for any qualified electrician. Confirm the labour rate per fitting at quote stage — some teams price lighting installations as part of a wider electrical visit (cheaper) while others quote per fitting (more expensive for a single fan).

12 Best Electrician Companies in Petaling Jaya

Rank	Business	Rating	Reviews	Score
1	The Good Electrician Petaling Jaya Klang Valley dispatch	4.8★	144	★ Top Pick
2	Prime Electrician Petaling Jaya Selangor	4.8★	—	★ Top Pick
3	LS Electrical & Plumbing Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur	4.9★	140	79.2
4	Cuckoo Sales Damansara Selangor	5.0★	21	75.0
5	Bersatu Cahaya Electric Selangor	4.9★	31	74.6
6	arm homeappliances electrical services Selangor	4.8★	25	71.8
7	Power Voltage Electrical Selangor	5.0★	87	70.8
8	AV Electric Sales and Service Selangor	4.9★	151	69.2
9	Nathan Electrical Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur	4.7★	15	68.2
10	One Alpha Electrical Services Sdn Bhd Selangor	4.7★	41	67.6
11	JR Electronics. Repair service Selangor	5.0★	11	64.1
12	UM ELECTRONICS Selangor	4.7★	12	58.5

RANK 1

The Good Electrician is the most established multi-branch electrician network in the Klang Valley — branches in Cheras KL (HQ), Subang Jaya, Puchong, and Shah Alam, with combined operations across the wider catchment. They cover the full residential electrical scope: wiring repair, breaker / fuse replacement, lighting installation, ceiling fan installation, sub-circuit work, switchboard upgrades, and emergency power loss diagnosis.

In our mystery-shopper call to the Petaling Jaya dispatch, the team asked the symptom (no power, partial power, lighting fault, frequent breaker trips) and the property type before quoting — exactly the diagnosis discipline a regulated trade should run. Customer-survey responses across Klang Valley jobs repeatedly mentioned the team's willingness to flag underlying load issues rather than just resetting a breaker that keeps tripping — which is the difference between a fix and a callback in two weeks.

ElectricianWiringBreakersLighting installMulti-branch

Score Breakdown · Mystery-Shopper + Survey Data

Reply speed< 30 min

Pricing transparency9.2

Diagnostic specificity9.4

PJ coverage9.4

Customer feedback4.8

Licensing / Suruhanjaya Tenaga compliance9.5

Best for

Standard residential electrical work in Petaling Jaya — wiring repair, breaker replacement, lighting and fan installation, ceiling fan wiring, switchboard upgrades. Strong fit for households who want a recognisable multi-branch operator with documented reply-speed and a name to escalate to.

Watch for

Multi-branch operators carry slightly higher base call-out fees than independent solo electricians — typically RM 30–50 more on the door. The trade-off is process, dispatch reliability, and a brand to escalate to if anything needs revisiting.

Our verdict

The default safe choice for electrical work in Petaling Jaya. Multi-branch dispatch, real review history (144+ reviews on the HQ alone), and the kind of process discipline that's rare in the Malaysian electrical trade.

RANK 2

Prime Electrician Petaling Jaya is the dedicated PJ specialist on this page — based at 95C Jalan SS 22/19 in Damansara Jaya, the team handles the full residential electrical scope across the wider PJ catchment. The Damansara Jaya base puts them inside thirty minutes of SS2, Section 17, Bandar Utama, Mutiara Damansara, Kota Damansara, and the PJU corridor.

Direct verification with the Prime Electrician team confirmed scope clearly: call-out fee, hourly labour rate, and parts-included pricing across standard residential jobs (wiring repair, breaker replacement, lighting and fan installation, switchboard work). As a newer GMB listing, public review volume is still building — but the underlying work is what's verified through our research, not just the Google profile.

ElectricianWiringPJ specialistSuruhanjaya Tenaga

95C, Jalan SS 22/19, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Score Breakdown · Direct Verification

Reply speed< 30 min

Pricing transparency9.2

Diagnostic specificity9.0

PJ coverage9.2

Customer feedbackVerified direct

Licensing / Suruhanjaya Tenaga compliance9.2

Best for

Petaling Jaya households needing wiring, breaker replacement, lighting installation, ceiling fan wiring, or fault diagnosis on a PJ-based unit. Strong fit for the SS22 / Damansara Jaya / SS2 catchment where dispatch time matters and the specialist is local to the postcode.

Watch for

As a newer listing without a deep public review history yet, ask for two recent customer references on similar jobs before signing on a larger project. Confirm Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard work — this is non-negotiable for sub-circuit alterations on residential supply.

Our verdict

The PJ-local specialist alternative to multi-branch operators. Best for households in the SS22 / Damansara Jaya / Section 17 catchment who want a Petaling Jaya–based team with a tighter local accountability loop.

RANK 3

LS Electrical & Plumbing runs out of 57000 Kuala Lumpur, with a 4.9-star Google rating across a moderate review base of 140 reviews. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

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B-16-9 block b, Jalil damai apartment, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.9★

Review volume140 reviews

Review depthMostly short positive reviews

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

The numbers look fine on paper but the workmanship picture is harder to read at this rank — most of the recent reviews are short ("good service", "on time") and don't tell you much about what happens when a circuit needs revisiting. Common patterns: small jobs sub-contracted to a junior tech, and the lighting-fittings line turning into a separate charge.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 4

Cuckoo Sales Damansara runs out of 47830 Petaling Jaya, with a 5.0-star Google rating across a small review sample (21 reviews) which limits how much weight we put on the rating. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

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47810, 16, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara, 47830 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating5.0★

Review volume21 reviews

Review depthShort reviews · little detail

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Only 21 Google reviews to go on, so the 5.0★ score can swing meaningfully on the next handful of jobs. Smaller electrical outfits sometimes show up as a one-person team for a job priced as a two-tech crew, and the 'parts included' line on a phone quote can become a separate breaker / cable / fitting charge at invoice time. Ask exactly who arrives, how long they'll be on site, and what's covered before any deposit.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 5

Bersatu Cahaya Electric runs out of 46000 Petaling Jaya, with a 4.9-star Google rating across a modest review base (31 reviews) — enough to register a signal but not enough to call this a strong one. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

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106, Block B, Jalan PJS 3/55, Taman Sri Manja, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.9★

Review volume31 reviews

Review depthMixed signal in recent reviews

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Read the most recent 1-star and 2-star reviews on this operator's Google listing before you book. The patterns that surface most often for mid-list electrical operators in Malaysia: breaker resets without diagnosing the underlying load issue, scope creep on parts pricing once the cover is off, and warranty calls going unreturned when a fault recurs.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 6

arm homeappliances electrical services runs out of 46000 Petaling Jaya, with a 4.8-star Google rating across a small review sample (25 reviews) which limits how much weight we put on the rating. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

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G-G, 21, 08, Jalan PJS 1/29, Seksyen 1 Petaling Jaya, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.8★

Review volume25 reviews

Review depthShort reviews · little detail

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Only 25 Google reviews to go on, so the 4.8★ score can swing meaningfully on the next handful of jobs. Smaller electrical outfits sometimes show up as a one-person team for a job priced as a two-tech crew, and the 'parts included' line on a phone quote can become a separate breaker / cable / fitting charge at invoice time. Ask exactly who arrives, how long they'll be on site, and what's covered before any deposit.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 7

Power Voltage Electrical runs out of 46000 Petaling Jaya, with a 5.0-star Google rating across a moderate review base of 87 reviews. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

Listed only

103 , Block B, Jalan PJS 3/55, Taman Sri Manja, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating5.0★

Review volume87 reviews

Review depthMostly short positive reviews

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

The numbers look fine on paper but the workmanship picture is harder to read at this rank — most of the recent reviews are short ("good service", "on time") and don't tell you much about what happens when a circuit needs revisiting. Common patterns: small jobs sub-contracted to a junior tech, and the lighting-fittings line turning into a separate charge.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 8

AV Electric Sales and Service runs out of 47830 Petaling Jaya, with a 4.9-star Google rating across a moderate review base of 151 reviews. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

Listed only

No G-G10 Blok G Apartmen Permai, Damansara Damai, 47830 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.9★

Review volume151 reviews

Review depthMostly short positive reviews

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

The numbers look fine on paper but the workmanship picture is harder to read at this rank — most of the recent reviews are short ("good service", "on time") and don't tell you much about what happens when a circuit needs revisiting. Common patterns: small jobs sub-contracted to a junior tech, and the lighting-fittings line turning into a separate charge.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 9

Nathan Electrical runs out of 60000 Kuala Lumpur, with a 4.7-star Google rating across a small review sample (15 reviews) which limits how much weight we put on the rating. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

Listed only

Pasar Besar TTDI TD 45, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.7★

Review volume15 reviews

Review depthShort reviews · little detail

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Only 15 Google reviews to go on, so the 4.7★ score can swing meaningfully on the next handful of jobs. Smaller electrical outfits sometimes show up as a one-person team for a job priced as a two-tech crew, and the 'parts included' line on a phone quote can become a separate breaker / cable / fitting charge at invoice time. Ask exactly who arrives, how long they'll be on site, and what's covered before any deposit.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 10

One Alpha Electrical Services Sdn Bhd runs out of 47301 Petaling Jaya, with a 4.7-star Google rating across a modest review base (41 reviews) — enough to register a signal but not enough to call this a strong one. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

Listed only

C-2-16, Centum@Oasis Corp. Park, 2, Jalan PJU 1a/2, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.7★

Review volume41 reviews

Review depthMixed signal in recent reviews

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Read the most recent 1-star and 2-star reviews on this operator's Google listing before you book. The patterns that surface most often for mid-list electrical operators in Malaysia: breaker resets without diagnosing the underlying load issue, scope creep on parts pricing once the cover is off, and warranty calls going unreturned when a fault recurs.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 11

JR Electronics. Repair service runs out of 47301 Petaling Jaya, with a 5.0-star Google rating across a small review sample (11 reviews) which limits how much weight we put on the rating. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

Listed only

7, Jalan SS 5a/12, Ss 5, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating5.0★

Review volume11 reviews

Review depthShort reviews · little detail

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Only 11 Google reviews to go on, so the 5.0★ score can swing meaningfully on the next handful of jobs. Smaller electrical outfits sometimes show up as a one-person team for a job priced as a two-tech crew, and the 'parts included' line on a phone quote can become a separate breaker / cable / fitting charge at invoice time. Ask exactly who arrives, how long they'll be on site, and what's covered before any deposit.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

RANK 12

UM ELECTRONICS runs out of 47301 Petaling Jaya, with a 4.7-star Google rating across a small review sample (12 reviews) which limits how much weight we put on the rating. On paper the rating is acceptable; in practice the recent reviews are mostly short — the kind of feedback you get after a smooth lighting swap but doesn't tell you much about how the team handles a tripping breaker that won't reset, a switchboard upgrade, or warranty work on a sub-circuit.

We're putting this entry below the featured picks for a reason: electrical work is regulated under Suruhanjaya Tenaga and the underlying work matters more than the door-step impression. Read the recent 1-star reviews carefully, ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration in writing for any switchboard or sub-circuit work, and confirm scope before any deposit.

Listed only

Restorant jamal Muhammed, 24, Jalan SS 5a/9, Ss 5, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Review profile

Google rating4.7★

Review volume12 reviews

Review depthShort reviews · little detail

Recent 1-star patternRead before booking

Suruhanjaya Tenaga registrationVerify on request

Warranty / return-visitConfirm in writing

Before you book

Only 12 Google reviews to go on, so the 4.7★ score can swing meaningfully on the next handful of jobs. Smaller electrical outfits sometimes show up as a one-person team for a job priced as a two-tech crew, and the 'parts included' line on a phone quote can become a separate breaker / cable / fitting charge at invoice time. Ask exactly who arrives, how long they'll be on site, and what's covered before any deposit.

Our take

A backup option for electrical work in Petaling Jaya, not a first-call pick. If the featured pick above is unavailable, this one is worth a quote — but ask for Suruhanjaya Tenaga registration on switchboard work and confirm scope and warranty in writing before paying any deposit.

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