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Electrical Repair Services in Los Angeles
Updated November 2025
When lights flicker, breakers trip, outlets feel warm, or equipment shuts down under load, you need a licensed electrician who can diagnose the problem and fix it safely. RG Electric provides fast, code compliant electrical repairs across Los Angeles for homes, apartments, and small commercial properties. We troubleshoot the root cause, make neat corrections, and handle permits and inspections when required.
Trusted Los Angeles electricians for safe, reliable repairs
We are a local, licensed C-10 electrical contractor serving the Los Angeles metro area. Our technicians arrive equipped to diagnose common issues on the first visit, from failed devices and damaged conductors to overheated panels and loose neutrals. Repairs are performed to current code with clear labeling and photos for your records. If a failing panel or undersized service is the true cause, we outline options and can coordinate a panel upgrade or new dedicated circuits.
Common electrical problems we fix
Many repairs begin with symptoms that seem small: a single outlet that crackles, a light that buzzes, or a breaker that trips now and then. Left unresolved, minor issues can evolve into heat damage and intermittent outages. We troubleshoot and correct problems such as worn receptacles and switches, loose terminations that cause arcing, failed GFCI or AFCI devices, damaged cords or whips on appliances, and water-intrusion-related corrosion at boxes and panels. We also resolve shared neutral problems, mislabeled circuits, and voltage drop on long runs that make tools and equipment sag under load.
Lighting repairs include replacing failing ballasts or drivers, correcting dimmer and LED incompatibility, and resolving flicker tied to overloaded circuits. For kitchens and laundries, we add or repair dedicated small appliance circuits so microwaves, dishwashers, ranges, and washers do not fight for the same breaker. In garages and exterior spaces, we update weatherproof boxes and in-use covers and bring outdoor outlets up to GFCI requirements to improve safety.
Our diagnostic and repair process
We start with a short interview about symptoms and recent changes, then complete a visual and thermal check at the panel and affected areas. Tests help determine whether the issue is an overload, short, ground fault, device failure, or a conductor problem hidden in a box or junction. We verify breaker sizing, look for heat discoloration on busbars, check torque on terminations, and confirm proper grounding and bonding. When needed, we open strategic access points to locate and repair damaged conductors with listed splicing methods, then restore finishes neatly.
Many calls end with a targeted fix, such as replacing a failed breaker with the correct listed part, swapping a worn receptacle, or correcting a back-stabbed connection. When we find systemic issues — corrosion from moisture, overcrowded boxes, or an obsolete panel — we document conditions with photos and provide options ranging from a new sub-panel to a complete main panel replacement. For urgent failures, our 24/7 emergency electrical repairs team stabilizes the system and schedules follow-up work.
Apartments, HOAs, and small commercial spaces
Property managers rely on us to resolve tenant outages quickly and document every corrective step so issues do not repeat. We service house panels, lighting circuits, gate operators, sump and pool pumps, laundry room circuits, garage power, and common-area equipment that keeps multi-unit properties running smoothly. Our electricians are trained to work in high-density environments where reliability, safety, and clear communication matter.
We coordinate access to meter rooms, notify management when additional troubleshooting is required, and work off-hours or during low-occupancy periods to minimize tenant disruption. When a failure involves shared infrastructure, such as a weak neutral on a multi-unit riser, a deteriorated meter stack, or an overloaded house panel, we take detailed thermal readings, load measurements, and panel photographs to help property managers understand the root cause.
Insurance carriers increasingly require documentation before approving claims or premium adjustments, so we provide labeled photos and written summaries that clearly show the problem and the corrective action taken. If a recurring fault suggests a deeper systemic issue, such as corrosion from years of moisture exposure, outdated breakers, or insufficient capacity for modern loads, we design a phased upgrade plan through our commercial electrical services. This approach allows critical repairs to proceed without shutting down the entire building, keeping tenants safe and operations uninterrupted.
When to call for electrical repair
Electrical problems are often progressive. Call us if you notice repeated blown fuses or tripping breakers, lights that dim when appliances start, buzzing switches or outlets, warm or discolored receptacles, a persistent burning smell near a panel, or outlets that shift when you plug in devices. These warning signs typically indicate loose connections, overloaded circuits, failing breakers, or heat damage that should be addressed before they turn into outages or fire hazards.
Older homes with cloth insulation, aluminum branch circuits, or legacy panels benefit from a safety check and targeted repairs, especially if you’ve recently added new appliances or noticed inconsistent power in certain rooms. Properties that still rely on Zinsco, Federal Pacific, Pushmatic, or Challenger panels should be evaluated promptly, as these systems are known to fail under load and may not trip during faults.
You should also call if you hear popping sounds at a panel, experience repeated GFCI or AFCI trips, or see lights flickering even after replacing bulbs. These often point to deeper issues like voltage drop, shared neutral problems, or deteriorated conductors hidden in junction boxes or attics.
If you suspect heat or smell burning, switch off the affected breaker and contact us immediately. A quick inspection by a licensed electrician can prevent costly damage, protect sensitive electronics, and restore safe, stable power to your home or building.
Preventive corrections that reduce future breakdowns
Small improvements extend equipment life and reduce callbacks. We correct mislabeled directories so circuits are easy to isolate in an emergency, separate shared neutrals where required, add dedicated circuits for heavy appliances, and install a whole house surge protector to protect sensitive control boards. We also inspect attic and crawlspace splices, replace brittle or heat-damaged conductors, and upgrade outdoor boxes to weather-rated enclosures with in-use covers for durability.
Costs and scheduling
Repair cost varies with scope: a failed device or loose connection is different from tracing faults through multiple junctions or replacing damaged bus work. Share clear photos of your main panel (door open), any sub-panels, and the affected area when you request service. We provide transparent pricing before work begins and can bundle related items to reduce repeat visits. If permitting is required, we handle the paperwork and inspection, and we provide labeled photos at closeout for your records.
Related services
Many repairs connect to broader reliability upgrades. See our panel upgrades, wiring services, indoor lighting, outdoor lighting, and circuit breaker service for a full solution.
