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Repairs for Homes and Businesses

Electrical Repairs in Salt Lake City, UT

Our electrical repairs in Salt Lake City, UT cover faulty outlets and switches, flickering lights, loose connections, damaged wiring and circuit breaker problems. When part of your electrical system has stopped working properly, we repair or replace the faulty component so the circuit can be used safely again.

Call 385-290-3821 or send us a message to request an estimate for electrical repair work.

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Electrical Problems We Repair

Most electrical repairs involve a part that has worn out, worked loose or been damaged. Common examples include outlets that no longer hold a plug firmly, switches that feel warm or click without turning the lights on, light fixtures that flicker or buzz, and breakers that will not stay on.

Wiring can also be damaged over time by heat, age, pests, nails or screws, or earlier DIY work. Damaged insulation, scorched wire ends and loose connections at outlets, switches or fixtures are common findings during a repair visit.

Some of these faults are minor inconveniences. Others could create a fire or shock risk if they are ignored, so it is worth having them looked at rather than living with them. If you notice sparks, a burning smell or a hot breaker panel, stop using the circuit and see our emergency electrical services instead of waiting for a routine repair.

Repairs can also be needed after other work in the home, such as a remodel, new appliances or furniture being moved, when cords, outlets or connections get strained or damaged.

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Common Electrical Repair Jobs

These are some of the residential and business electrical repairs we are asked about most often.

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Outlet and Switch Repairs

Outlets and switches that are loose, cracked, discolored, warm or dead often need the device replaced and the connections remade. GFCI outlets that will not reset may also need attention.

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Lighting and Fixture Repairs

Flickering, buzzing or dead light fixtures can be caused by a worn switch, a loose connection, a failing fixture or a circuit issue. The right repair depends on where the fault is.

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Breaker and Circuit Repairs

A breaker that trips repeatedly, will not reset or feels warm may point to an overloaded circuit, a faulty breaker or a wiring fault. Breaker replacement should only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Repair or Replace

Repairing or Replacing Faulty Electrical Parts

Not every faulty electrical part can or should be repaired. A loose connection can often be remade, while a cracked outlet, a scorched switch or a breaker that has failed is usually replaced with a new device. Older light fixtures may be repaired if parts are available, or replaced if they are worn out.

Before work begins, we explain what we found, the options for fixing it and what affects the cost, such as access to the wiring, the parts needed and whether any wiring has to be replaced. A repair fixes the fault that was found. It does not guarantee that other parts of an older electrical system will not need attention later.

If the cause of a problem is not yet clear, electrical troubleshooting may be the first step, so the right part is repaired or replaced. Where several faults show up at the same time, we may also suggest a wider check of the affected circuits, so you can plan any further work.

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Electrical Repairs for Salt Lake City Properties

Homes and businesses across Salt Lake City vary in age and layout, so the wiring, panels and devices we find can differ a lot from one property to the next. We take that into account when planning a repair and choose replacement parts that suit the existing system.

In Utah, electricians are licensed by the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). The DOPL electrical licensing FAQ describes the different license types and links to its online license search, so you can check the details of anyone you hire for electrical work.

Repairs are just one part of the Salt Lake City electrical services we offer, alongside panel upgrades, lighting work and electrical safety checks.

FAQs

Electrical Repair FAQs

Common questions about repairing outlets, switches, lights and circuits.

Loose plugs, cracks, scorch marks, warmth, buzzing or an outlet that has stopped working are all signs to have it checked. Stop using any outlet that sparks or smells of burning.

A brief dip can happen when a large appliance starts, but frequent or strong flickering may be associated with a loose connection, an overloaded circuit or a wiring problem and should be checked.

Sometimes the breaker itself has failed and needs replacing. In other cases the breaker is working correctly and a fault on the circuit keeps tripping it. An electrician needs to check before deciding.

Outlets and switches are connected to your home’s wiring, and mistakes can create shock or fire risks. For safety, have the work done by a qualified electrician.

It depends on the fault, how easy it is to reach and whether parts are on hand. Simple repairs may be finished in one visit, while others need parts ordered or further work planned.

The type of fault, access to the wiring or device, the parts and materials needed, and whether any wiring or components must be replaced all affect the price.

Need Our Help

Request an Estimate for Electrical Repairs

Tell us which outlet, switch, light or circuit is giving you trouble and how long it has been happening. Call 385-290-3821 or email info@electriciansaltlakecityutpro.com.