Big Sur Electricians is one of Big Sur's only true 24/7 group of emergency situation electricians. Many electricians utilize addressing services, and a lot of just can and only will arrange you for service in the early morning.
Distance and traffic allowing, we do our best to make it to your area within one hour. We don't charge additional just because you have an emergency.
Should you wait? Or should you call right now? Here's how to inform:
When numerous homes lose power, the issue is a blown transformer or downed power lines. That's for the utility company to deal with, and there's very little we can do about it.
When you're the just one without power, that's a sign something's gone incorrect on your end. If you flip the breakers and confirmed that you paid your electric expense this month, and you're still without power, give us a call. You've got an issue only a skilled electrical contractor can fix.
Never a good indication. Unplug everything attached to that outlet. Flip the breaker to switch off power to the outlet and call us right now.
Older outlets are especially vulnerable to becoming fire threats. Loose screws, loose electrical wiring, rust, and used metal all can trigger heat buildup. At the minimum, the outlet needs to be replaced. You'll want us to determine whether there are other problems in your system that could cause similar dangers.
Sometimes you'll see the outlet spark up. The spark will reoccur quickly, however do not ignore it! One small trigger now can start one fatal fire later.
That might be a difficult one to capture, due to many people do not connect with their circuit box very much on an everyday basis. But if you do take place to notice heat emanating from your service panel it's important to call us right now. Again, that's is a fire waiting to take place.
Believe it or not, this one typically isn't a difficult repair. It suggests a loose wire or a bad breaker. But sometimes it's a sign of an even more serious problem. An expert requires to make that evaluation.
Buzzing noises from the breaker box are another sign of a loose wire or a bad breaker that can trigger a fire. To some individuals, that might sound more like a humming sound.
No matter how you perceive the noise, it is usually an indication of a breaker that's refusing to trip. When the circuit overheats, Breakers are supposed to trip. Your wiring is handling heat and power loads it was never indicated to handle if the breaker is stopping working to do its job. Turn off all power and call us right away.
This suggests among three things: your electrical system is getting overloaded, you've got a short circuit, or you have got a ground fault. A number of aspects of your electrical system might have gone wrong to produce those problems.
The first is reasonably harmless, however it's a hint your system requires an update. That is specifically true in older homes, which aren't meant to run nearly as many electronic devices as we now rely on every day. The second 2 are very harmful, and require attention immediately.
Call Big Sur Electrician at (855) 931-1331 to tell us what's going on, and we'll get someone out to you right away. We serve all of greater Big Sur, and are Big Sur's top-rated electrical contractors.
Areas We Cover Include: 93920
Big Sur Electricians provides top-quality electrical services to both homes and businesses in Big Sur, CA. This high level of service is essential to completing projects safely and efficiently, which is why our customers know they can rely on us to address their most urgent electrical needs.