Something isn't working and you don't know why. We diagnose and fix it — dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, burning smells, sparking fixtures. No guessing, no unnecessary work.
We don't throw parts at problems. We trace the issue to its source — whether it's a loose connection, a failing device, an overloaded circuit, or a wiring fault — and fix exactly that. No unnecessary replacements, no upselling work you don't need.
Many of the electrical issues we see in Baltimore rowhouses and older homes come down to the same root causes: loose connections at outlets and fixtures that have loosened over decades, overloaded circuits that were never designed for modern loads, or aging wiring insulation that has become brittle. We find it and fix it.
Burning smell or sparking is an emergency. Don't wait on that one. Shut off the circuit if you can identify it, and call us immediately.
Diagnostic visits typically run $125–$200. Once we identify the problem, we give you a flat-rate price to fix it before we start any repair work. Simple fixes (loose connection, tripped GFCI, failed outlet) are often resolved the same visit. More complex issues (wiring faults, overloaded circuits) are quoted separately. You're never charged for repairs you didn't agree to.
Three main causes: the circuit is overloaded (too many devices drawing power), there's a short circuit somewhere in the wiring or a connected device, or the breaker itself is worn out and tripping below its rated load. We identify which one it is. Overloads are solved by redistributing load or adding circuits. Shorts require tracing and repair. Faulty breakers get replaced.
Flickering when a large appliance (HVAC, refrigerator, dryer) kicks on is usually a voltage drop issue — often a sign that your panel needs upgrading or that the circuit is undersized. Constant flickering on one circuit usually points to a loose connection at the fixture, switch, or outlet. Whole-house flickering can indicate a loose service connection at the meter — that's a BGE call plus an electrician visit.
Yes — treat it as one. A burning smell from an outlet or switch means there's heat building up somewhere in the wiring, usually from a loose or arcing connection. This is a leading cause of residential electrical fires. Turn off the circuit at the breaker if you can identify which one it is, and don't use that outlet until it's been inspected. Call us the same day.