Electrical Repair in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County

What electrical problems can be repaired?

Typical repair calls include outlets and switches that stopped working, breakers that trip again after you reset them, lights that flicker or dim, and GFCI outlets that will not reset. The contractor finds the cause first, because the fix depends on whether it is a device, a circuit or the panel.

In its guidance on aluminum wiring, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission lists warm switch or receptacle face plates, a burning-plastic smell and unexplained flickering as warning signs. Do not wait on those.

Why do GFCI outlets matter?

The Electrical Safety Foundation International says GFCIs prevent deadly shock by quickly shutting off power to the circuit when current leaks, and that they should be tested every month. Kitchens, bathrooms, garages and outdoor areas are the typical places for them.

If a GFCI will not reset, or trips constantly, call a contractor rather than replacing it with an ordinary outlet.

When is a repair also a permit job?

A simple device swap often is not, but a service change is. Oakland Park says electrical service change out/repair always requires a building permit. The contractor should tell you up front when your job needs one.

When should you stop and call?

Hot outlets, a burning smell, sparking or a breaker that will not stay on are not DIY situations. Switch off the breaker if you can do so safely, keep clear of water, and call. For fire, smoke or a shock injury, call 911 first.