Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, burning smells — we diagnose and fix Portland homes' electrical problems safely. Same-day appointments available Monday through Saturday.
Breakers that trip repeatedly signal overloaded circuits, short circuits, or ground faults. We identify the root cause — not just reset the breaker — and fix the underlying wiring or load problem.
Dead outlets are often caused by a tripped GFCI upstream, a loose connection, or a failed outlet. We trace the circuit and restore power — usually within an hour of arrival.
Flickering throughout your home often signals a loose neutral at the panel or meter. Flickering in one area usually means a failing connection or switch. Both are fire risks — don't ignore them.
A burning smell near any electrical component is a fire emergency. Turn off the circuit at your panel and call us immediately. We treat burning smells as same-day priority calls.
GFCI outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoors trip to prevent shock. If yours won't reset — or if it's not tripping when it should — we replace it with a modern unit and test the full circuit.
A warm or hot outlet or switch cover plate indicates loose connections or overloaded wiring. This is a fire risk that needs immediate attention — we'll diagnose and repair same day when possible.
Some electrical problems can wait a few days. Others need to be addressed today. Here's how to know the difference:
Burning smell from panel or outlet · Sparks from outlet · Buzzing or crackling sounds from walls · Circuit breaker that won't stay on · Any sign of scorching or melting. These can cause fires within hours.
Flickering lights throughout the home · Breakers that trip repeatedly in the same location · Warm outlet or switch covers · GFCI outlets that won't reset · Any electrical issue before a home inspection.
Single dead outlet or switch · Ceiling fan that doesn't work · Light fixture replacement · Adding outdoor lighting · Smoke detector hardwiring or replacement.
Panel labeling · Adding circuits for a planned appliance · USB outlet upgrades · Dimmer switch installation · Surge protector installation.
For urgent calls, we aim to have someone at your home the same day — especially for burning smells, sparking outlets, or breakers that won't hold. For non-urgent repairs, we can usually schedule within 1–2 business days.
We don't guess — we test. Using a multimeter, circuit tracer, and visual inspection, we identify the exact cause of your problem before touching anything. You'll know what's wrong and why before we start any repair work.
Before we start any repair, we give you an upfront price. No per-hour surprises — just a clear scope of work and a fixed quote. If we find additional problems during the repair, we tell you before proceeding.
We make the repair using proper materials and Oregon code-compliant methods. All work is tested thoroughly before we leave — we don't close walls or leave until we're confident the problem is fully resolved.