Electrical troubleshooting and repairs in Guelph
When the power does something it should not, guessing gets expensive. Our electricians trace the problem to its source, tell you what they found and fix it once you have agreed the price.
Problems we track down
- Outlets or lights that have stopped working
- Breakers that trip for no clear reason
- Lights that flicker or dim across the house
- A burning smell, buzzing or crackling
- Shocks or tingles from appliances or fixtures
- Power that cuts in and out
- Outdoor and garage circuits that have failed
- Wiring damaged during renovations
Do not wait on these
- Heat, smoke or a burning smell
- Visible sparks
- A shock of any strength
- A humming or hot electrical panel
- Water near outlets, fixtures or the panel
Why we test before we replace
Swapping parts until the problem goes away costs you time and money. Testing shows whether the fault is a worn device, a loose connection, an overloaded circuit or damaged cable, and each of those has a different fix. You are told which it is and what it costs before the repair begins.
Licensed electricians
First Choice Electrician Guelph partners with licensed electricians. Where a job requires it, the work is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about electrical troubleshooting
The breaker is not tripped, so why is the outlet dead?
The most common reasons are a tripped GFCI outlet on the same circuit, a loose wire at the outlet, or a failed connection further back. The circuit has to be tested to tell them apart.
Should I be worried about buzzing from a switch?
A faint hum from a dimmer can be normal. Buzzing or crackling from an ordinary switch or outlet usually means a loose or arcing connection, and it should be looked at.
Can I book for a small problem?
Yes. Call 226-702-8388 and we will book an assessment, whatever the size of the job.
Book an assessment for electrical troubleshooting
An electrician comes to your home, looks at the job and gives you the price before any work starts.