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TRUE WIREELECTRIC

Residential electrical services

Electrical troubleshooting & repairs

A symptom is not a parts list. Diagnosis separates a device problem, circuit fault and utility issue before a repair is chosen.

When this work makes sense

  • Lost power to outlets or a room
  • Protective devices repeatedly tripping
  • Intermittent electrical symptoms

The electrical work

Investigate an electrical complaint and identify a repair scope.

Travel and initial diagnostic labor. Materials, extended tracing and substantial repair extra.

Estimated pricing

$180 per hour

Project ranges include labor and standard installation materials unless a listing says otherwise. Hourly rates are labor only, and equipment you supply (such as chargers, fixtures or fans) is not included. Permit fees and sales tax are additional. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.

Electrical work may require openings in walls or ceilings. Drywall patching, texture, and painting are not included and must be arranged with others.

What affects the scope and cost

  • Time needed to reproduce and trace the fault
  • Access to affected wiring
  • Confirmed repair materials

A common question

Is $180 a fixed total repair price?

No. Troubleshooting is $180 per hour. The total depends on diagnostic time and the confirmed repair scope. Do not repeatedly reset a device that trips.

Not sure what you need?

Send a photo. Ask a certified electrician.

Not sure what you need? Send a photo and tell True what’s going on or what you’d like to change. Get help understanding your options and the next step.

Tell True about your project

What happens next

Tell us what you’re working on. True will review your request and respond by your preferred contact method. Together, we’ll determine whether the next step is advice based on your photos, a visit, or an estimate. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.

Have a question or a project in mind? Send a few details and choose how you’d like to hear back.

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Photos (optional, up to 6)

Photograph only what’s visible. Never remove electrical covers or touch exposed wiring for a photo. JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC, up to 8 MB each.

Electrical work may require openings in walls or ceilings. Drywall patching, texture, and painting are not included and must be arranged with others.

No account, budget, or street address needed.

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