Is a burning electrical smell an emergency?
Yes. A burning smell, sparking, heat at outlets, or repeated breaker trips can indicate a fire risk and should be treated as urgent.
Emergency Electrical in New York City
Urgent electrical help for power loss, tripping breakers, burning smells, unsafe outlets, and panel faults.
Covered boroughs
ManhattanBrooklynQueensThe BronxStaten Island
Overview
What our electrical emergency service covers
Electrical emergencies need careful diagnosis and immediate safety checks. We help isolate hazards, identify the fault, and restore safe power where repairs can be completed on the visit.
Common emergency issues
- Partial or total power loss
- Breakers that keep tripping
- Burning smells or warm outlets
- Sparking switches, outlets, or fixtures
- Panel and fuse board faults
- Emergency lighting and wiring issues
If you smell burning, see sparks, or feel heat at an outlet or panel, stop using the circuit and call immediately.
Request Help
Send a quick enquiry
Use the form when it is safe to type. Call first for active flooding, sparks, burning smells, or unsafe temperatures.
FAQ
Electrical emergency questions
Short answers for the issues customers usually ask about before calling.
Can you restore power during an emergency visit?
When the fault can be safely diagnosed and repaired on site, the technician will work to restore power. Unsafe circuits may need to stay isolated until permanent repairs are complete.