Emergency electrician
Emergency electrician in San Antonio, TX
Sparks, a burning smell, a wet panel or a sudden loss of power: here's what to do first, and when to call us. Response time varies by location, current workload and technician availability.
- TECL 39574Licensed Texas Electrical Contractor
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- 26+ years on the toolsCombined experience of our electricians
- Permits when requiredPulled and inspected where the city requires
Don't touch damaged or energized equipment. Once the scene is safe, call us at 210-760-6407.
Warning signs that can't wait
Call an electrician right away if you notice any of these:
Burning smell or smoke
Any burning odor or smoke from outlets, switches or the panel is a fire hazard.
Sparking or crackling
Switches or outlets that spark, sizzle or crackle are arcing, which can ignite nearby materials.
Hot or discolored outlets
Warmth, scorch marks or brown and black discoloration mean dangerous overheating.
Electrical shocks
Even a mild tingle from an appliance or switch points to a ground fault or faulty wiring.
Breakers that trip again and again
Repeated trips point to an overloaded circuit or a fault in the wiring.
Flickering or dimming lights
Often loose wiring, an overloaded circuit or a failing connection.
Power loss in your home only
If your neighbors have power and you don't, the problem may be your panel, main breaker or service entrance.
Water in or on the panel
Water and electricity create a shock and fire hazard. Don't touch a wet panel or stand in water near it. Leave the area and call.
What we fix in an electrical emergency
After an electrical fire
Once the fire department has secured the scene, we find the source, repair damaged wiring and components, and replace burned breakers or panels.
Power loss
When you lose power and your neighbors don't, we check the panel, main breaker, service entrance cables and meter base, and coordinate with CPS Energy when the utility side is involved.
Breakers that won't reset
We find the cause (an overloaded circuit, a short or a ground fault), replace faulty breakers and correct the underlying problem.
Water-damaged panels
We assess water-damaged equipment, replace corroded parts and check the system before it goes back into service.
Smoking outlets and sparking switches
We replace damaged receptacles and switches, tighten loose connections and check the whole circuit.
Damaged or exposed wiring
Exposed wires, rodent or storm damage, and aluminum wiring problems are repaired and brought up to current NEC code.
Failing panels
Overheating, buzzing or repeated failures can mean a panel has reached the end of its life. See panel replacement.
Storm damage
After severe weather we check damaged panels and outdoor wiring, repair affected circuits and can add whole-home surge protection.
What an emergency call costs
It depends on the type of emergency, the time of day and the repair needed. After-hours, weekend and holiday calls may include an additional trip charge, and we explain the costs before we start.
FAQ
Emergency electrician questions
What should I do first in an electrical emergency?
If there is fire, smoke or immediate danger, leave and call 911. Don't touch damaged or energized equipment, and stop using it if you can do so safely. Then call us at 210-760-6407.
How quickly can you get here?
Call and we'll tell you when we can get to you. Response time varies by location, current workload and technician availability.
Do emergency calls cost more?
After-hours, weekend and holiday calls may include an additional trip charge. We explain the costs before we start.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
Good Times Electric LLC is a licensed Texas Electrical Contractor — TECL 39574. Electrical work is performed by properly licensed or registered personnel as required by Texas law. Good Times Electric is fully insured.