Emergency Electrician Services in Hampton Roads
When you’re having an electrical emergency, turn to Asbury Electric for 24 hrs electrician services. Our phone lines are open to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring you get an emergency electrician when you need one most.
We know how frightening it can be when you smell something burning, have a power outage, or see smoke coming from an outlet. You have no way of knowing if the problem is small, or if you really are having an emergency that could put you and your family’s safety at risk.
Whether you’re in Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, or Williamsburg, our reliable, professionally trained technicians are ready to serve your electrical emergency.
For a full list of areas we serve in Hampton Roads, consider checking our areas we serve page.
In An Electrical Emergency?
If you’re experiencing an electrical emergency, here’s what to do:
- If there is smoke or fire, get everyone out of the house and call 911 immediately.
- If it is safe to do so, shut off the power at your main breaker.
- Do not use water on an electrical fire. Use a fire extinguisher if it is safe to do so.
- Do not touch live wires or approach downed power lines.
- Call Asbury Electric at (757) 768-7147. We will not leave until your home is safe.
Electrical Emergencies
Are you experiencing any of the following? Call us now — these situations require immediate attention.
- Burning smell from an outlet, wall, or panel
- Smoke coming from an outlet or switch
- Sparking switches or outlets
- Buzzing or crackling from your electrical panel
- Flickering or suddenly dim lights
- Partial or complete loss of power
- Storm damage to your electrical system
No matter how handy you are, there are some electrical situations that are never safe for you to attempt to fix on your own. The “emergency electricians near me” search days are over at Asbury Electric – our professional Hampton Roads, VA electricians are available to help you handle your emergency electrical situation 24 hours a day. Here, we want to take a moment to discuss some electrical emergencies and what you can do if the situation presents itself.
What should I do if I smell burning wires?
A metallic or plastic burning smell means wires are overheating, a sign of a bad connection or faulty wire that can lead to an electrical fire. Cut the power immediately and call a 24-hour electrician.
Why is a buzzing breaker box dangerous?
Your breaker is supposed to trip automatically when something goes wrong. If it’s buzzing or making loud noises, it means it’s trying to trip and can’t. Your electrical safety system is failing and this needs to be corrected immediately.
What should I do if there’s smoke coming from an outlet?
Smoke means there is already smoldering or fire inside your electrical system. Cut power to the area, call 911, then call your Hampton Roads electrician.
When does a power outage become an electrical emergency?
If your whole street is dark, call your utility company first. But if your home is the only one without power and your bill is paid, that points to an internal electrical problem. Call a 24-hour electrician right away.
What should I do after an electrical fire?
During an active electrical fire, call 911 first, not your electrician. Once the danger has passed, call Asbury Electric. We’ll assess what caused the fire and correct any hazards to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
If you need help, no matter the time of day, Asbury Electric is your go-to home service electrician. Our local Hampton Roads electricians are standing by to provide electrician after hours support, because we know emergencies don’t always happen during business hours.
Electrical Safety
If you experience an electrical emergency, immediately remove yourself and your family from the home while calling 911, and let them know it is an electrical emergency. If it is safe to do so, cut the power to your home. In the event of an electrical fire, if your family is safe and it is safe for you to do so, you can attempt to use a fire extinguisher to sweep the flames, but NEVER use water to put out an electrical fire. If there is no fire and you are able to cut the power, your next course of action is to call a professional electrician right away. In the event of an electrical shock, never attempt to touch the person who has been shocked before the power source has been disconnected.
What Happens After You Call?
- You speak with a real member of our team — 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
- We dispatch a licensed electrician to your location as quickly as possible.
- We diagnose the issue and assess the hazard.
- We explain what we found and walk you through your repair options with upfront pricing.
- We complete the repair and do not leave until your home is safe.
Emergency Electrician FAQ
The following includes answers to common questions we receive about emergency electrician services:
1. What Qualifies as an Electrical Emergency?
2. How Much Does It Cost To Hire an Electrician for a Same-Day Repair?
3. How Quickly Can You Respond to an Electrical Emergency?
4. What Should I Do While Waiting for an Emergency Electrician To Arrive?
24 Hour Electrician Available for All Emergencies’
Our 24 hour electrician service ensures you never face electrical emergencies alone. Our locally based electricians are proud to serve the following areas.
If you don’t see your city listed, please consider giving us a call or sending us a quick message. We aim to serve as your most dependable Hampton Roads electrician – We’re happy to go the extra mile for you.
