Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting

Flickering lights? Dead outlets? We track down the issue and fix it for good.

Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting

We Solve Your Electrical Problems

There is nothing more frustrating than flipping a switch and having nothing happen. Or worse, hearing a “buzz” inside a wall that definitely shouldn’t be there.

When your electrical system acts up, it is easy to worry about safety. You don’t have to guess what is wrong, and you definitely shouldn’t try to fix it with a YouTube tutorial. If you are searching for electricians in Graham to solve a nagging issue, we are the team that shows up, finds the source, and gets everything running smoothly again.

What We Fix Most Often

Tripping Breakers

If you have to reset the power every time you use a hair dryer and vacuum together, your circuit is overwhelmed. This might be a simple overload (too much power at once), or it could mean the breaker switch itself is worn out and failing. We test the system to determine if you need a replacement part or a circuit adjustment.

Dead Outlets & GFCIs

Sometimes an outlet just stops working. Other times, the "Reset" button on your bathroom outlet refuses to click back in. These are usually symptoms of a loose wire or a fault further up the line. We trace the circuit to find the break and repair the connection.

Flickering Lights

Lights that dim when the A/C kicks on or flicker for no reason can indicate a loose connection in the fixture or the switch. This is one issue you shouldn't ignore, as loose wires cause heat. We will tighten everything up or perform a new light fixture installation if the unit is failing to ensure your connections are solid.

Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting Experts

How We Find the Issue

Troubleshooting isn’t just about swapping parts; it is about logic. We treat every repair like a puzzle. We start at the symptom and work our way back to the source, checking connections, junctions, and panels along the way.

As the electrician Olympia and Tacoma neighbors trust with their homes, we promise to never sell you a fix you don’t need. If it is a simple loose wire screw, we will tighten it and tell you that’s all it was.

FAQs

Common Repair Questions

How long does troubleshooting take?
It depends on the issue. Simple fixes take minutes, but complex wiring faults take longer. If we are working on an hourly rate, we check in with you every hour on the hour. We update you on progress and always get your approval to continue, so you never worry about surprise costs or wasted time.
A breaker trips to protect you. It means the circuit is getting too hot or carrying too much power. It is usually caused by plugging too many high-power appliances (like space heaters) into one circuit. However, it can also be a “short circuit,” which is more serious. If it happens often, give us a call so we can check it out.
Yes. If you hear buzzing, crackling, or sizzling coming from a switch or outlet, stop using it immediately. That sound is usually electricity jumping across a gap (arcing), which creates heat and can start a fire. This is not a “wait and see” situation. Let us look at it right away.

Get in touch

Let’s Get Your Power Back

Don’t live with extension cords and dead switches. Let us find the problem and fix it safely.

Edwards and Sons Electric puts people first, delivering trusted electrical service Tacoma homeowners can rely on and feel good about.

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(253) 231-2985

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