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A burning smell from an outlet. A panel that buzzes. A house that goes dark while the neighbors still have lights. These are not wait-until-Monday problems. Our emergency electricians in Orem answer 24 hours a day, tell you what to do right now, and head your way. If you are searching for an emergency electrician near me, you found a local one. Most emergency electrical repair calls can be booked same day.
Is it an electrical emergency?
If you see or smell any of these, shut off the breaker for that area if you can do it safely, then call us. If there is fire, call 911 first.
Call the emergency lineSmoke or a burning smell
Melting plastic smell near an outlet, switch or the panel means wiring is overheating.
Sparks or arcing
Sparks when you plug something in, or a crackling sound inside the wall.
A hot or buzzing panel
The panel door feels warm or you hear steady humming from the breakers.
Partial power loss
Half the house works and half doesn't. This can mean a failing main or a lost leg.
Water near wiring
A leak, a flooded basement or a burst pipe reaching outlets or the panel.
A shock from anything
Any tingle from a faucet, appliance or switch plate needs a pro today.
What to do in the first five minutes
- Get people away from the smell, smoke or sparks.
- Turn off the breaker for that room. If the panel itself is hot or wet, don't touch it.
- Unplug anything near the problem only if it is dry and cool.
- Look outside. If the whole street is dark, it is likely a grid outage. Report it to Rocky Mountain Power.
- Call us and stay on the line. We will walk you through the next step.
Never stand in water to reach a panel, and never touch a downed line. Keep at least 35 feet away and call 911.
Who to call: us, the utility or 911
During a crisis it is hard to know who handles what. Use this to save time.
| Situation | Call first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fire or someone hurt | 911 | Life safety always comes first. |
| Downed power line | 911, then Rocky Mountain Power | Lines can stay live on the ground. |
| Whole neighborhood is dark | Rocky Mountain Power | It is a grid outage, not your wiring. |
| Only your home is dark | Us | The fault is likely your main, panel or service. |
| Bent mast or torn meter box | Us | The homeowner owns this part. See Service Mast and Meter Base Repair. |
| Smell, sparks or a hot panel | Us, right away | Overheating wiring can turn into a fire. |
How an emergency visit works
Fast does not mean rushed. Here is exactly what happens.
You call
A person answers, asks what you see, and helps you make it safe.
We head out
You get a time window and a call when the electrician is close.
Make it safe
We isolate the danger first so your family can relax.
Fix or plan
Simple faults are fixed on the spot. Bigger repairs get a clear written plan.
Emergency repairs we make most often
After years of late-night calls across Utah Valley, these are the problems we see again and again.
Melted outlets and switches
Loose connections heat up until the device melts. We replace it and check the circuit. More on Outlet and Switch Repair.
Failed main breakers
An old main can stop passing full power. We replace it and test the panel. See Breaker Repair and Replacement.
Old panel failures
Panels by Federal Pacific and Zinsco are common culprits in 1970s homes.
Storm damage
Wind-bent masts, torn meter bases and water in boxes after big Wasatch storms.
Lost neutral
Lights that brighten and dim wildly can mean a broken neutral. It is dangerous and urgent.
No heat in winter
A furnace with no power in January is an emergency. We restore its circuit fast.
After the emergency is handled
Most emergencies have a root cause. These pages help you prevent the next one.
Helpful guides from our blog
- TroubleshootingWhy Your Breaker Keeps Tripping
- Safety devicesGFCI vs AFCI Protection
Emergency electrician questions
Do you really answer at 2 a.m.?
Yes. Our line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. You talk to a person, not a voicemail.
How fast can an emergency electrician get to my home in Orem?
Orem and the towns next to it get our quickest response. We give you a time window on the phone and call when we are close.
Is a burning smell from an outlet an emergency?
Yes. Turn off that breaker and stop using the outlet. A burning smell means wiring or a device is overheating.
Should I call you or Rocky Mountain Power?
If your whole street is dark, call Rocky Mountain Power. If only your home is out, or you see damage to your mast or meter box, call us.
Can you fix the problem on the first visit?
Most faults, like a failed breaker or melted outlet, are fixed the same visit. Larger repairs get made safe first, then scheduled.
What if my panel is wet?
Do not touch it. Keep everyone away, shut off the main only if it is dry and reachable, and call us right away.
Electrical emergency right now?
Call us. A real person answers 24 hours a day and will help you make your home safe while we are on the way.
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