Most electrical problems come down to a handful of causes: a loose or burned connection, a tripped GFCI in another room, an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker or damaged wiring. We test methodically — at the device, along the circuit and at the panel — until we find the actual fault.

Once we know the cause, we explain the fix and what it costs before any work starts. And if the problem turns out to be on the utility's side of the meter, we'll tell you who to call.

Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting

Common repairs

Dead outlets & switches

Outlets, switches and fixtures that stopped working — including the tripped GFCI or loose connection upstream that caused it.

Tripping breakers

Breakers that trip again and again, traced to an overload, a short, a ground fault or a breaker that's failing.

Flickering & dimming lights

Lights that flicker, or dim when an appliance starts — often a loose connection or an overloaded circuit.

Rooms without power

Half the house dark, or one room out, tracked back to the circuit, the panel or the service.

GFCI & AFCI problems

GFCI outlets that won't reset and AFCI breakers that trip for no clear reason, diagnosed and replaced where needed.

Hot, buzzing or scorched devices

Outlets, switches and plates that run warm, buzz or show scorch marks — replaced, with the wiring behind them checked.

Signs it's time to call

  • A burning smell, or an outlet or switch plate that's warm to the touch
  • Scorch marks, sparks or buzzing at an outlet, switch or the panel
  • A breaker that trips again as soon as you reset it
  • Lights that flicker or dim when an appliance turns on
  • Outlets that are loose, cracked or no longer hold a plug

If you see smoke or fire, get everyone out and call 911 first. Only shut off the main breaker if you can do it safely.

How it works

From first call to finished job.

  1. 1

    Call or send a request

    Tell us what you have in mind — call (423) 355-8865 or use the estimate form.

  2. 2

    We look at the job

    We ask the right questions, check your panel and wiring, and give you a clear quote before work starts.

  3. 3

    Done right, to code

    Licensed, insured and bonded work, with permits and inspections handled when the job needs them.

FAQ

Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting: common questions

Why does my breaker keep tripping?

A breaker trips to protect the wire: too much load on the circuit, a short circuit or a ground fault. Resetting it over and over is risky — if it trips again right away, leave it off and call. We'll find which of the three it is and fix the cause.

Half my outlets stopped working. What happened?

Often it's a tripped GFCI outlet elsewhere on the circuit — check the bathrooms, kitchen, garage and outdoor outlets for a reset button — or a loose connection at the last outlet that still works. If resetting doesn't bring them back, we'll trace the circuit.

Are flickering lights dangerous?

One flickering bulb is usually the bulb or a loose fixture. Flickering in several rooms, or lights that dim when a big appliance starts, can point to a loose connection in the panel or the service — worth having checked soon.

Do you repair older wiring like knob-and-tube?

Yes. We'll assess it and tell you plainly what's safe to keep, what needs repair and what should be replaced.

Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting across the Chattanooga area

Based in Chattanooga, serving homeowners across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

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