DIY swapping breakers might look easy on YouTube, but it won’t expose a buried splice overheating at 180 °F. Certified technicians use thermal imaging, megohm meters, and circuit analyzers to:
- Isolate intermittent faults under actual load.
- Differentiate nuisance trips from dangerous faults (arc-flash vs. overload).
- Document findings for warranty claims and insurance adjusters.
Pairing this data-driven approach with our full-service electrical services in Los Angeles network means one visit solves 95 % of issues on the first trip.
Top 12 Warning Signs You Need Electrical Troubleshooting Services
Symptom | Likely Culprit | Immediate Risk Level |
Breaker trips when the dryer starts | Overloaded circuit | Medium |
Warm, buzzing outlets | Loose neutral | High (fire) |
Lights dim during A/C startup | Voltage drop / undersized feeder | Medium |
Random GFCI resets | Moisture ingress | Medium |
Burning odor at panel | Faulty breaker or bus bar | Severe |
Frequent bulb burnouts | Over-voltage | Low/annoying |
Smart devices disconnect randomly | Line noise | Low |
Outdoor lights flicker in rain | Damaged conduit | High |
Outlets dead in half the house | Tripped GFI or open neutral | Medium |
“Hot” tingling metal appliances | Lost ground | Severe |
HVAC won’t start after storm | Surge-damaged control board | Medium |
EV charger faults to 80 % power | Inrush exceeding breaker curve | Low |
If any “Severe” flag appears, shut off the main breaker and call a licensed electrical repair technician immediately.
Money-Saver: Bundle multiple issues (e.g. breaker nuisance trips + outdoor lighting in Los Angeles short) in one visit—our techs finish them under the same call-out fee.
The Farashi Electric 6-Step Diagnostic Process
- Listen & Log – Capture symptom timeline; 70 % of clues come from homeowners.
- Visual & Thermal Scan – Identify hot spots invisible to the naked eye.
- Systematic Isolation – Kill downstream loads, test continuity, apply load probes.
- Root-Cause Verification – Replicate fault under monitored conditions.
- Code-Compliant Repair – Use copper pigtails, torque tools, and AFCI/GFCI upgrades.
- Proof-of-Fix & Prevention Plan – Provide photo evidence and quote for optional long-term upgrades such as ev charger installation services in Los Angeles or house electrical troubleshooting maintenance packages.
- Common Home Electrical Problems (and Pro-Level Fixes)
1. Dead Outlets on One Wall
Often an open neutral from back-stabbed receptacles. We re-terminate with side-screws and add pigtails.
2. Constant Bulb Failures
Voltage recorded at 126 V or higher harms LEDs. A tap-change at the main lugs or utility call may be required.
3. Mystery Tripping GFCI in Bathroom
Hair-dryer moisture + shared neutral on lighting circuit. Split circuits, install dual-function GFCI/AFCI.
4. Breaker Too Hot to Touch
Possible loose lug; IR reading > 140 °F. Torque to spec, replace breaker.
Routine residential electrical troubleshooting prevents escalation into the $2,000-plus territory of partial rewiring.
Commercial & Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
Businesses lose an average $100/minute in downtime during electrical failures (EPRI 2024 whitepaper). Our commercial team offers:
- Power-quality logging for PLCs and data centers
- 3-phase motor starter diagnostics
- Predictive maintenance scheduling
We guarantee a 2-hour on-site response for critical manufacturing lines—ask about our electrical repair business SLAs.
When to Bundle Repairs with Upgrades
Scenario | Recommended Bundle | Immediate Benefit |
Repeated breaker trips | Adds spaces, modern breakers | |
Planning solar or EV | EV charger + panel surge protection | Single permit, lower fees |
Backyard remodel | outdoor lighting in Los Angeles + GFCIs | One trench, less labor |
Aging knob-and-tube | Troubleshoot + partial rewiring | Future code compliance |
Bundling cuts permit duplication and truck rolls by up to 20 %.
- West wood
- Malibu
- Northridge
- Beverly Hills
- Simi Valley
- Encino
- North Hollywood
- West Hollywood
What Our Clients Say
Troubleshooting & Repairs FAQ: Common Questions & Expert Answers
Yes—our Union-trained techs service 480 V 3-phase, VFDs, and control circuitry.
Our emergency line answers 24/7; nighttime rates apply but we arrive in under an hour city-wide.
If troubleshooting reveals aluminum wiring, cloth insulation, or >40 % of circuits with issues, we’ll quote a rewire.
Smart breakers log events but still need a human to interpret trends and physical conditions.
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