Electrical Troubleshooting
Flickering lights, breakers that won't reset, dead outlets, mystery buzzing — electrical issues are stressful because you can't see them. AB Electrical diagnoses the problem and fixes it on the spot whenever possible. Troubleshooting is built into most of our standard repair prices, so you're not paying twice.
Common Issues We Fix
- Tripping breakers and short-circuit diagnosis
- Dead outlets and partial-power issues
- Flickering, dimming, or buzzing lights
- Burning smells or scorched outlets (turn off the breaker and call us right away)
- GFCI / AFCI failures and nuisance trips
- Switches that no longer control fixtures
- Whole-home electrical inspections
Diagnostic + Replacement Pricing
Most of our standard outlet, switch, and dimmer prices already include troubleshooting the existing connection, replacing the device if it's faulty, and re-splicing the junction box. Common examples:
- Decora Duplex 15A outlet (troubleshoot + replace if needed)
- GFCI Duplex 20A outlet (troubleshoot + replace if needed)
- 30A / 40A / 50A 3-wire receptacles
- Decora Single-Pole switch
- Decora 3-Way switch
- Decora 4-Way switch
- Diva LED Dimmer (150W)
- Smart Dimmer
How We Diagnose
We use proper diagnostic tools to find the root cause — not just the symptom. You'll get a clear explanation of what's wrong, what we recommend, and what it'll cost before any work begins.
If You Smell Burning or See Sparks
Shut off the main breaker if it's safe to do so and step away from the area. Call us at (626) 394-8797 as soon as you can.
Why Choose AB Electrical
Over 20 years of experience, licensed (#1094589) and bonded (#G7395408). We don't guess — we diagnose, explain, and fix.