24/7 Emergency Electrician in Altadena, CA
For electrical emergencies such as burning smells, sparking, partial power loss and storm damage, call (626) 768-1402, day or night.
Is It an Electrical Emergency?
Call us now
Burning smell or smoke from an outlet, switch or panel; sparking; a hot or buzzing panel; partial power loss or lights that dim sharply; water near wiring; an appliance that shocks.
Call 911 and the utility first
Downed power lines, a fire, or a service drop pulled off the house. Stay clear. For Altadena that’s SCE; in Pasadena, Pasadena Water and Power.
Can usually wait
A single dead outlet, a tripped GFCI that resets, a light that won’t turn on. Book a regular visit with our general electrical repairs team.
What to Do Until We Arrive
- If it’s safe, switch off the affected circuit at the panel, or the main breaker if you can’t tell which.
- Don’t touch anything wet near electrical equipment.
- Unplug appliances on the affected circuit.
- If you smell burning and can’t find the source, switch off the main and leave the house.
What Happens When You Call
- Phone triageWe ask what’s happening, tell you how to make it safe, and quote the service call fee.
- DispatchA licensed electrician comes out. We give you an honest arrival estimate on the phone.
- Make safeIsolate the fault and restore power to unaffected circuits.
- Repair or planFix it on the spot where possible, or make it safe and schedule the permanent repair.
Emergencies in Altadena
Wind events, fire-weather shutoffs and storms bring more emergency calls in the foothills, especially when power returns. After an outage, check for burning smells and failed electronics; whole-house surge protection reduces damage next time, and a standby generator keeps essentials running.
Hours: our office is open Monday–Sunday, 10 am–10 pm. Emergency service is available 24/7.
We serve Altadena and nearby: Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and Eagle Rock. See all areas we serve.
What Customers Say on Google
“One night, many outlets ceased to function and I feared that something bad had occurred. The electrician came out at night when I called and fixed it up when I needed it.”
— Google review
“Our local electrician was amazing! He fixed our flickering lights and installed a new outlet with zero hassle. On time, reasonably priced, and very respectful of our home. You can tell he cares about doing quality work. Highly recommend him for any home electrical needs!”
— Google review
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really answer at night?
Yes, for emergencies. General work is scheduled during office hours, Monday–Sunday, 10 am–10 pm.
How much does an emergency call cost?
A standard service call fee applies. We quote it on the phone before dispatch and credit it against the repair if you go ahead.
Should I call you or SCE?
If the problem is inside your home (outlets, panel, wiring), call us. If lines are down, the service drop is damaged, or the whole street is out, call SCE (or PWP in Pasadena) and 911 for downed lines.
Can you restore power the same night?
Often we can make the system safe and restore power to unaffected circuits right away, then complete the permanent repair.
Electrical Emergency? Call Now
Call (626) 768-1402. We will tell you how to make it safe and send a licensed electrician.