Electrical Emergency Services

When an electrical emergency strikes, minutes matter. Dalcon Electric provides 24/7 emergency electrical service across San Jose and the South Bay—keeping homes and businesses safe and powered. With 30+ years of experience, licensed emergency electrical contractors, and fully stocked service vehicles, we deliver fast diagnostics and reliable repairs, day or night.

What is an electrical emergency?

An electrical emergency is any issue that poses an immediate safety risk or disrupts essential power. If you’re unsure, call us—we’ll help you determine if the situation requires emergency electrical repair. Common emergencies include:

• Total or partial power outages not related to your utility provider

• Repeated breaker trips or a breaker that won’t reset

• Burning smells, smoke, or scorch marks around outlets or panels

• Sparks or popping sounds when plugging in devices

• Flickering lights, dimming under load, or buzzing panels

• Hot outlets, switches, or panels

• Exposed, frayed, or damaged wiring

• Electrical shocks when touching appliances or fixtures

24/7 Emergency Electrician Services

Dalcon Electric is here for you 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Our emergency electrical service offers rapid dispatch and live phone support to address your needs quickly. We handle both residential and commercial emergency electrical repairs, focusing on safety-first troubleshooting to isolate hazards. We provide temporary power and stabilization when needed to keep things running smoothly. Our team ensures permanent, code-compliant repairs with full documentation for your peace of mind.

Services We Provide

Our emergency electrical repair services cover homes and businesses throughout San Jose, CA and nearby cities. We resolve:

• Power outages and electrical faults (residential and commercial)

• Faulty sockets, switches, and bad wiring

• Appliance breakdowns and malfunctions due to electrical issues

• Overheating panels, tripping breakers, and faulty circuits

• Immediate response to sparks, popping sounds, burning smells, or flickering lights

• Whole-house rewiring for unsafe or obsolete systems (e.g., aluminum/knob-and-tube)

• Surge protection installation to safeguard sensitive electronics

• Emergency commercial electrical repair for offices, retail, restaurants, and facilities

Service area includes San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Cupertino, Mountain View, Milpitas, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and surrounding South Bay communities.

Ways to prevent electrical emergencies

Reduce risk with a few proactive steps:

• Schedule routine electrical safety inspections, especially in older buildings

• Avoid overloading circuits; distribute high-wattage appliances across circuits

• Replace damaged cords, outlets, and switches promptly

• Install whole-house surge protection and GFCI/AFCI devices where required

• Keep panels accessible and labeled; never bypass fuses or breakers

• Hire licensed electricians for installations, upgrades, and repairs

• Consider panel upgrades if you’ve added EV chargers, HVAC, or major appliances

Need help prioritizing improvements? Ask about our preventive maintenance plans.

Quick, Effective Emergency Electrical Repairs

Our technicians arrive prepared to stabilize hazards, restore power safely, and complete permanent repairs that meet code. We use advanced testing equipment to pinpoint faults quickly, reduce downtime, and protect your property. Whether it’s a single circuit or a building-wide outage, you’ll get clear findings, upfront pricing, and lasting solutions.

Common Electrical Emergencies

• No power to part or all of the building

• Breaker continuously tripping or panel buzzing

• Burning smell from outlets, fixtures, or panel

• Outlet or switch is hot to the touch

• Visible sparks when plugging/unplugging

• Lights flicker or dim when appliances run

• Flood or water exposure near electrical equipment

• Damaged or downed wiring on the property

The Signs of Potential Electrical Emergencies

Call immediately if you notice:

• Sparks, popping sounds, or vibration at outlets/switches

• Persistent flickering lights or frequent bulb failures

• Scorch marks, melted plastic, or a “fishy”/burning odor

• Tingling or shocks from appliances or fixtures

• Warm or hot electrical panel, outlets, or cords

• Older wiring systems, DIY work, or ungrounded outlets

Other Services We Offer

In addition to emergency electrical solutions, Dalcon Electric provides:

• Whole-house rewiring and panel upgrades

• EV charger circuits and dedicated circuits

• Lighting design and installation

• Outlet, switch, and GFCI/AFCI upgrades

• Surge protection systems

• Electrical safety inspections and code corrections

Choosing the Right Emergency Electrician

When safety and uptime are at stake, choose experience and responsiveness with Dalcon Electric. Our licensed, insured emergency electrical contractors have over 30 years of experience serving homes and businesses in Silicon Valley. We offer 24/7 availability with rapid dispatch, ensuring your issues are addressed promptly. With clear pricing, code-compliant repairs, and a strong reputation backed by excellent reviews, we bring local expertise to every job in San Jose, CA. Dalcon Electric treats every electrical emergency with urgency and care, helping you get back to normal quickly and efficiently.

FAQ

What should I do if my power suddenly goes out?

• First, check if your neighbors have power. If the whole block is out, contact your utility.

• If it’s just your property, check your main panel for a tripped breaker. Reset once only, firmly to OFF then back to ON.

• If the breaker trips again, smells of burning, or won’t reset—stop and call our emergency electrical company. We’ll troubleshoot safely.

What are signs of a dangerous electrical issue?

Burning smells, smoke, visible sparks, hot outlets or panels, buzzing/humming from the breaker panel, repeated trips, flickering or dimming lights, shocks when touching appliances, or discolored outlets. Treat these as an electrical emergency and call immediately.

Is emergency electrical service more expensive?

Due to immediate dispatch and staffing, emergency electrical repair may include after-hours rates. We provide transparent pricing before work begins and focus on stabilizing the issue quickly to control costs. When possible, we’ll make safe temporary fixes and schedule permanent repairs during standard hours.

What are some electrical issues that qualify as an “emergency call”?

Power loss, burning smells, smoke, sparking outlets, overheating panels, repeated breaker trips, water exposure to electrical components, exposed or damaged wiring, and any situation that risks fire or shock. If you’re unsure what is an electrical emergency, call—we’ll guide you.

What if a breaker keeps tripping repeatedly?

A persistent trip indicates an overload, short, ground fault, or failing breaker. Don’t keep resetting it. Unplug devices on that circuit and call our emergency electrical repair services. We’ll test the circuit, isolate the fault, and complete a safe, code-compliant fix.