Repair and troubleshooting

Lights flickering? Outlets dead? Breaker keeps tripping? We’ll send a licensed electrician for a focused on-site diagnostic and safe repair on the spot when parts are on the truck. If we need specialty parts, we order from vetted suppliers and return promptly. All electrical repairs include a 6-month warranty; extended coverage for VoltyxCare+ members.

Common issues we fix

• Breaker trips or won’t reset • Warm/buzzing breakers
• Dead outlets/switches, half-hot receptacles, loose neutrals
• GFCI/AFCI nuisance trips • Outdoor/receptacle weatherproofing
• Flickering/dimming lights, ballast/driver failures
• Burning smell, scorch marks, or sparking (shut the breaker and call)
• Panel problems: corrosion, double-lugging, backfed breakers, mislabeled circuits
• Appliance/EV charger circuits, dryer/range receptacles, dedicated circuits
• Low-voltage issues: doorbells, thermostats, smoke/CO alarms (hardwired)

Our diagnostic (quick & clear)

• Safety first — de-energize as needed, thermal check, verify grounding/bonding
• Source & load — panel inspection, breaker health, voltage drop checks
• Circuit tracing — outlets/switches/junctions, continuity and polarity tests
• Device evaluation — receptacles/switches/fixtures, GFCI/AFCI function
• Code & condition — box fill, conductor size, terminations, weather ratings
• Test & verify — restore power, functional test, label and document

Typical on-the-spot repairs

• Replace failed breakers, GFCI/AFCI, outlets, switches, dimmers
• Re-terminate loose neutrals/grounds, fix back-stabbed devices
• Replace damaged boxes/covers, add in-use covers outdoors
• Correct polarity, pigtail aluminum to copper with listed connectors
• Restore lighting (drivers/ballasts/fixtures)
• Minor panel corrections and labeling

If we uncover larger hazards (e.g., failing main panel, undersized service, aluminum branch circuits throughout), we’ll outline a permitted repair/upgrade plan and schedule the work.

What to expect

Clear findings in plain English → upfront repair options → same-day fix when possible → safety tests and cleanup → written warranty.

Wondering If We Cover Your City?

Our services are just as easy to schedule across multiple parts of the Bay Area. In the South Bay, we serve San Jose, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Cambrian Park, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Menlo Park.

On the Peninsula and the West Bay, we provide the same convenient support in Atherton, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, and surrounding areas. In the East Bay, we’re available in Fremont, Newark, Milpitas, and Union City—so wherever you are in our service area, help is close by and simple to book.

If you’re not sure whether we cover your neighborhood, just reach out—give us a call or submit a request online. It’s quick, easy, and completely free, and we’ll confirm availability and next steps right away.

Schedule a licensed electrician for diagnostic and repair: 510-400-6425.