Melone Electric
Melone Electric
Melone Electric is a Providence electrical contractor offering residential and commercial electrical work. For older homes, it replaces knob-and-tube wiring while working to preserve original plaster and architectural details when possible.
Business Highlights
- Melone Electric is fully licensed and insured in Rhode Island.
- Melone Electric's Rhode Island electrical license number is A-005340.
- Tom Melone is a licensed Master Electrician in Rhode Island and a Journeyman electrician in Massachusetts.
- Melone Electric is a Tesla Certified Installer and an EVITP Certified electrical contractor.
- Melone Electric guarantees satisfaction on workmanship.
Service Area
Providence, Cranston, Johnston, North Providence, Warwick, Barrington, Smithfield, Narragansett, Pawtucket and East Providence, plus nearby Rhode Island communities.
Featured Local Business
Melone Electric is one of 2 electricians ProsGrade lists in Providence, Rhode Island.
10 services listed, including Electrical service and panel upgrades, Remodel and new-construction wiring and Knob-and-tube wiring replacement. Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 5.0 from 28 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Melone Electric compares with the one other listing in its trade on ProsGrade in Providence, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 2 Providence electricians on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other Providence electricians on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (28) of the 2 Providence electricians on ProsGrade.
- The only one of the 2 Providence electricians on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
10 services- Electrical service and panel upgrades100A to 200A; grounding improvements and meter replacements
- Remodel and new-construction wiringBathrooms, kitchens, basements and additions; new construction from rough-in to trim-out
- Knob-and-tube wiring replacementComplete rewiring of affected circuits
- EV charger installationLevel 2; Tesla Wall Connectors and universal 240V units
- Generator installation and backup equipmentStandby generators, manual transfer switches and interlock kits
- Light fixture and ceiling fan installation
- Electrical troubleshooting and repairs
- Emergency electrical service
- Commercial electrical servicesDedicated office, kitchen and specialty-equipment circuits; LED retrofits and emergency/exit lighting
- Home electrical inspectionsPanels, wiring, grounding and safety devices
Reviews
What customers say
Recent customers describe Tom as responsive and punctual, and praise his clear communication and professional manner. One customer says he stayed late to track down a hard-to-identify panel problem, while another appreciated that he kept the original quote when an outlet job proved trickier than expected.
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Samuel Murray
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Melone Electric plan a panel upgrade?
It inspects the existing system before recommending a solution and handles permits and inspections with the City of Providence.
How long can knob-and-tube replacement take?
Projects can take several days to a couple of weeks, depending on the home's size and the work scope.
Does Melone Electric always need to upgrade a panel for an EV charger?
No. A full panel upgrade is not always required; in some homes, load management monitors electrical use and adjusts EV charging automatically.
How quickly does Melone Electric respond to emergencies?
It prioritizes emergencies for same-day response whenever possible. Any repair is approved before work begins.
Are permits needed for Melone Electric generator installations?
Yes. Electrical permits are required, and Melone Electric handles them.








