Electrical Repair and Troubleshooting for Faults You Cannot Pin Down
Red Electricians finds the cause of an electrical fault, explains the fix and the price, then repairs and tests it. Electrical repair starts from $49 per service call (starting price; your cost may differ).
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- Same-day service is possible in many cases
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Overview
What counts as an electrical repair, and when to call
Electrical repair is for a fault you cannot pin down: half the outlets have no power, something has power but does not heat or run, or a plate feels warm. It starts from $49 per service call. Call (213) 322-0128 or send the form. See all of the electrical services we offer if your problem is more specific.
A light on a control does not prove the thing it controls works. A lit indicator only shows that part of the control has power. That is why we test the supply before we name the fault.
If you smell burning or see sparks, stop using the circuit. If there is smoke or fire, call 911.
What we do
Faults we find and fix
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
Dead circuit
A circuit or a group of outlets with no power, traced to the cause.
Partial power loss
Part of the home without power while the rest works.
Appliance supply faults
A hood, towel warmer or other fixed appliance that has power but does not work properly.
Failed controls and timers
A control that lights up but does not switch the load.
Repeated trips
We find the cause first. If the fault is the breaker itself, we route you to breaker repair.
Warm plates and burning smells
Triage for a warm plate or a burning smell. Stop using the circuit and call.
Faults after a renovation
Something that stopped working after other trades finished.
Pricing
What an electrical repair visit starts at
How much does an electrical repair cost? The service call starts from $49. The final price depends on what we find.
We confirm the final price before the work starts. If a repair needs a part, we say so and you decide.
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
| Service | Starting price | What changes the final price | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical repair | From $49 per service call | Access, parts, the time it takes to trace the fault, the number of faults, and a permit or inspection if the repair needs one | Not free; quoted on the call |
Decision guide
Which repair page fits your problem?
| Your problem | Best page | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A dead or loose outlet | Outlet and switch repair | The outlet or switch is the fault |
| A flickering or dead light fixture | Lighting repair | The fixture or its control is the fault |
| Damaged cable, burn marks or exposed wire | Wiring repair | The wiring itself is damaged |
| A breaker that keeps tripping | Fixing a tripping breaker | The breaker or the circuit is the fault |
| A panel that is hot or buzzing | Panel repair | The panel needs attention |
| You cannot wait | Emergency electrician | Urgent and after-hours work |
| You do not know what is wrong | This page | We trace the fault first |
If you want the wiring checked in an older home, see electrical inspection.
The visit
How troubleshooting works from call to test
- Call us, or send the form. A form request gets a callback in about 5 minutes.
- Describe both what the control shows and what the appliance or circuit actually does.
- We agree a time. Same-day service is possible in many cases, and if not, it is usually the next day or within a few days. We do not promise a time before we hear about the job.
- The electrician traces the fault and tells you what was found.
- We discuss the price before the work starts.
- The repair is done and the circuit is tested.
Troubleshooting means finding the cause before replacing anything. You get a price before we start the repair.
Field notes
Field notes: when a lit control does not mean a working load
A towel warmer stayed cold even though the indicator on its control lit up. Testing showed a steady supply at the appliance connection, but the heating element had failed. The fixed wiring was fine, so we replaced the manufacturer-serviceable heating assembly and checked the local connection. The warmer reached its controlled temperature and the protective checks passed. The relevant reference is NFPA 70 (NEC), 422 and 110.
An illuminated indicator can leave the actual heating load completely unproved.
Our electrician
Our electrician’s advice: describe both the control display and the appliance’s physical behavior when you ask for a repair.
A hood that stopped at one speed
An extractor hood stopped at one speed while its light still worked. We checked the supply, found a failed speed control and fitted the specified part. We then checked every speed and the light. The repair fixed the speed control, but we made no claim about how well the hood extracts.
A door chime that sounded weak
A door-entry chime sounded weakly after a second unit was added. The transformer was too small for both. We replaced it with a compatible rated unit and tested both chimes, with one person at the door and another at each chime.
Availability
Where we send technicians and how scheduling works
We repair across our service area. See all service areas. The call center answers 24/7, and emergency service runs 24/7.
Buena Park is service coverage only. We have no office there.
Customer feedback
What customers say after a repair visit
This comment comes from our Pasadena profile on Google, which is rated 5.0 from 71 reviews (checked Oct 8, 2026). It is one location, not an average for all of ours.
- Google review
“The electrician addressed the wiring problem, adjusted the voltage and brought about a steady level of brightness. Service was professional, fast and made our home more comfortable.”
Anthony jay Comapon · Pasadena profile · 8 months ago
Read what our customers say.
Common questions
Electrical repair questions we hear on the phone
How much does an electrical repair cost?
It starts from $49 per service call. That is a starting price and your cost may differ. We confirm the final price before the work starts.
Can someone come today or tonight?
Same day in many cases. Otherwise the next day or within a few days. Emergency service runs 24/7, and our call center is open 24/7.
Is it dangerous to leave it for a few hours?
If you smell burning, see sparks or a plate is hot, stop using the circuit. If there is smoke or fire, call 911. Otherwise call us and we will tell you what to do meanwhile.
What does troubleshooting mean, and do I get a price first?
It means finding the cause before replacing anything. You get a price before the repair starts.
Why does a control light up but the appliance does not work?
The light only shows that part of the control has power. The appliance itself may have failed, as in our towel warmer case above.
Who should I call, you or the appliance maker?
We test the supply and the wiring. If the appliance itself has failed, we say so, and replace a serviceable part where the maker allows.
Do you work on rentals and small businesses?
Yes. Tell us who can approve the work. See commercial electrical services.
Do you offer a warranty?
Red Electricians offers a standard warranty on its work. Ask your technician for the details when you call.
Book an electrical repair visit
Tell us what the control shows, what the appliance or circuit does and when it started. Then call, or send the form.