Emergency Electrician in Arlington, VA

What counts as an electrical emergency

• A burning or hot-plastic smell from an outlet, switch, fixture, or panel
• Sparking, arcing, or scorch marks on a device or cover plate
• A panel or breaker that is hot to the touch, buzzing, or crackling
• Water in or near the electrical panel, or a flooded basement with live circuits
• Half the house losing power, or lights going very bright and very dim
• A breaker that trips immediately every time you reset it

What to do while you wait

1. Turn it off if it's safeIf you can reach the panel safely and dry, switch off the affected breaker. If the panel itself is the problem, stay away from it.
2. Unplug what you canDisconnect appliances on the affected circuit without touching damaged outlets.
3. Don't keep resettingA breaker that trips repeatedly is doing its job. Resetting it over and over can make damage worse.
4. Call usTell us exactly what you see, hear, or smell. It helps us prioritize and bring the right parts.

Usually not an emergency, but still worth a call

A single dead outlet, a light that won't turn on, or a GFCI that needs resetting is rarely dangerous. Book a regular electrical service call instead; it's often less expensive than an emergency visit.

Service area

We provide emergency electrician in Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Falls Church, VA, McLean, VA, and Washington, DC, with availability in nearby Northern Virginia and Maryland communities.