EV Charger Repair Services in Los Angeles (Expert, Fast & Transparent)
If your home or business EV charger is slow, tripping breakers, showing fault codes, or dead—this guide explains the likely causes, quick checks you can safely try, when you must call a pro, typical repair timelines and pricing ranges, and how Farashi Electric restores safe, reliable charging across Los Angeles. We cover ev charger repair, EV Charger installation Services in Los Angeles with options for emergency visits, warranty support, and upgrades. a licensed pro now? Book a Los Angeles electrician at Farashi Electric.
Why your EV charger fails (and what to do first)
When a charger stops working, it’s usually one of these buckets:
- Power delivery issues (most common).
Loose lugs in the panel, undersized breakers, aged aluminum branch wiring, or a tired GFCI/dual-function breaker can cause nuisance trips or undervoltage.
Safe check: Confirm the breaker isn’t tripped and that the EVSE indicator lights are on. If a breaker keeps tripping—stop and call a pro. - Load calculation mismatches.
Added appliances (HVAC, range, heater) can push a 100–125A service past limits. If your charger worked before but now trips in the evening, that’s a load profile change. A quick EV charging load calculation can solve chronic trips by right-sizing the circuit or scheduling loads. - EVSE hardware faults.
Worn relays, contactors, J1772 handle damage, moisture ingress, or firmware bugs can throw fault codes. Tesla Wall Connectors and many Level-2 units can be repaired if out-of-warranty parts are available; sometimes board-level repair isn’t cost-effective vs. replacement. - Wiring & conduit problems.
Heat, UV, or rodent damage to SOOW cable or EMT runs causes intermittent faults. Outdoor installs near sprinklers often have GFCI trips from moisture. - Vehicle-side issues.
A healthy charger will fault if the car requests out-of-range current or has a charge port temperature fault. Always test a second vehicle or a second EVSE if possible.
Ready to get your EV charger back online—fast and safely?
Honest diagnostics, same-day repairs, and code-compliant workmanship by Farashi Electric.
Get My EV Charger Repair EstimateQuick, safe homeowner checks
- Power cycle sequence: Turn off the breaker feeding the EVSE for 60 seconds; turn it back on.
- Cable & handle: Inspect for cuts, kinks, heat discoloration at the plug/handle.
- Indicator lights & app codes: Note the exact color/pattern or error code. Screenshots help us pre-diagnose.
- Try a different schedule/amp setting: Reduce the current limit in the EV or EVSE app (e.g., from 40A to 24A). If stable, you may have a load or voltage drop issue.
- Weather reality check: After heavy rain or heat waves, GFCI trips and thermal derating are common.
If anything smells burnt, you hear buzzing at the panel, or you see heat damage—turn the circuit off and call a technician.
Our process: fast diagnostics, clear pricing, no surprises
Step 1: Phone triage (free). You share symptoms, brand/model, install date, and photos of the panel and EVSE.
Step 2: On-site diagnostic. We test line voltage under load, insulation resistance, GFCI function, terminations, and EVSE electronics.
Step 3: Fix or replace. Many ev charger repair in la calls are solved same-day (loose terminations, bad breakers, damaged cables). If parts are needed, we provide options and timelines.
Step 4: Compliance & warranty. Work is performed to NEC/LA City code. We support OEM warranties where applicable.
Looking for the Best ev charger repair in la? Choose the shop that shows you readings (voltage, amperage, IR photos) and explains them in plain English.
Pricing ranges you can use to plan
- Diagnostic visit: typically $95–$185, credited toward repair.
- Minor repair: $150–$450 (e.g., replace GFCI breaker, tighten lugs, reseal junctions).
- Cable/handle replacement: $250–$600 depending on brand/availability.
- Wall Connector/EVSE replacement: Hardware varies. Labor generally $250–$650 for like-for-like swap.
- Panel or circuit upgrades: Quoted after load calc; often paired with Level 2 EV Charger Installation.
We’ll always recommend the most cost-effective path: repair the existing unit when safe and supported; replace when parts are scarce or failure is systemic.
When repair isn’t enough
- Repeated trips during peak AC or cooking hours (service at capacity)
- Conductor insulation brittleness or water ingress in outdoor boxes
- EVSE showing multiple unrelated fault codes (board degradation)
- Planning a second EV or moving from 24A to 48A charging
Why Farashi Electric
- Licensed & insured Los Angeles electrician team with EV specialization
- Same-day and after-hours availability in most LA neighborhoods
- Transparent quotes with photos and test results included
- Brand-agnostic: we service Tesla and third-party EVSEs
- Safety-first: torque-verified terminations, thermal scans, and code-compliant GFCI protection
If your charger is already acting up—random trips at night, “charging stopped” messages on your app, or a handle that runs hotter than it should—the safest move is a proper diagnostic, not another reset and hope-for-the-best. With Farashi Electric, you can text us clear photos of your panel, EV charger, and any error codes you’re seeing, and we’ll tell you whether you’re likely dealing with a simple breaker or wiring issue, a failing EVSE, or a bigger load/capacity problem.
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Bahram Farashi
C-10 Licensed Electrician (CA Lic. #1102687) — 10+ years installing residential/commercial Electrical Services.
FAQ (straight answers)
No. Repeated trips point to leakage, overload, or poor connections. Continued use can damage equipment or wiring.
Many fixes are 45–120 minutes if parts are on the truck. If OEM parts are needed, we’ll give a clear ETA before proceeding.
Yes. We diagnose load-sharing issues, OCPP back-end faults, and handle ADA-compliant retrofits.
We follow OEM procedures and use approved parts when available. If a warranty claim makes more sense, we’ll guide you through it.
