What Is Considered An Electrical Emergency At Home?

An electrical emergency at home is any wiring or power issue that creates an immediate shock or fire risk or stops critical power. Common triggers are signs of overheating, active arcing, or a loss of essential power. If you can do so safely, turn off the affected breaker and avoid the area; heat at a breaker often points to a loose connection, not just a bad breaker. For standby generators, a failure to start during an outage also qualifies, and we are available 24/7 for emergency repairs. We handle these issues daily across the Fort Wayne area, including Leo.

Call for emergency help right away if you notice:

• Burning odor or visible smoke from a panel, outlet, or fixture
• Sparks, popping, or blackened/scorched outlets or cords
• Tingling or shock from an appliance, switch, or metal surface
• Water on or inside panels, outlets, cords, or a generator

Keep people and pets clear and do not touch smoking, sparking, or wet electrical equipment.

Updated: 2026-02-11

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