Burning smell, sparks or sudden loss of power? Call now to get connected with a local electrician.
Serving Boise, ID
Service overview
Some electrical problems can't wait: a burning smell, sparks, a hot panel or a sudden loss of power in part of the home. Emergency electrical service focuses on making the system safe first, then finding and repairing the cause. If you see smoke or fire, leave the home and call 911 first.
Warning signs
Symptoms homeowners notice, with the most likely causes.
Smell burning or see sparks? Call right away.
A hot plastic or burning smell near an outlet, switch, fixture or the panel.
Possible causes: overheated wiring, a failing device or arcing at a loose connection.
Sparks when something is plugged in, or black marks on a cover plate.
Possible causes: a damaged outlet, a loose terminal or a short circuit.
Part or all of the home loses power and it isn't a utility outage.
Possible causes: a failed breaker, a fault in the panel or a damaged service connection.
The panel cover or a breaker is warm to the touch.
Possible causes: an overloaded circuit or a loose connection at the breaker.
Water has reached outlets, fixtures or the panel after a leak or flood.
Possible causes: plumbing or roof leaks, or flooding. Keep away from wet equipment.
A breaker trips again the moment you reset it.
Possible causes: a short circuit or ground fault on that circuit.
Diagnose first,
then repair
What the work involves
The first priority is safety: isolating the affected circuit so the rest of the home can stay powered where possible. Then the electrician finds the cause and repairs it.
Shutting off and isolating the affected circuit or equipment.
Tracing the source of burning smells, sparks or power loss.
Replacing failed breakers and repairing panel connections.
Replacing burnt or damaged devices.
Repairing wiring damaged by heat, water or impact.
Putting circuits back in service once they're safe.
Pricing
Every repair is different, so there is no fixed price on this page. These are the things that shape the cost.
Call to Discuss Your Repair(555) 555-55553 simple steps
Call the number on this page and tell us what is going on with your electrical system.
Describe the problem, your location and how soon you need help.
Your call is connected with a local electrical service provider who can help.
You may also need
Diagnosis and repair of outlets, switches, circuits and other everyday electrical faults.
Repair and replacement of breakers, panels and related components.
Wiring repair, new circuits and partial or whole-home rewiring.
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Good to know
An electrical emergency is any problem that could cause a fire or shock: burning smells, sparking outlets, a hot panel, water near electrical equipment, or power loss that isn't a utility outage. Call now to get connected with a local electrician.
Electrical problems don't keep business hours. Call any time to describe the situation; availability outside normal hours depends on the service provider and may cost more.
Switch off the affected breaker if it's safe to do so, unplug nearby devices and keep away from damaged or wet equipment. If you see smoke or flames, leave the home and call 911 first.
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FAQ
Treat it as an emergency if you notice a burning smell, smoke, sparks, scorch marks on an outlet or switch, a panel or breaker that's hot to the touch, buzzing or crackling from the panel, water near electrical equipment, or a sudden loss of power that isn't a utility outage. Switch off the affected breaker if it's safe and call right away. If there is smoke or fire, leave the home and call 911.
If it's safe, switch off the affected breaker. Don't touch damaged outlets or wet equipment. If there is smoke or fire, leave the home and call 911.
Availability depends on the service provider. Call to describe the problem and ask about the earliest available time.
It can, especially outside normal hours. Ask the service provider about pricing when you call.
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Referral line
Describe the problem and be routed to an independent electrical service provider.
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