Ice brought our service wire down in a nor'easter. What happens next?
Keep everyone back from it and call the utility (Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant for most of the city) so the line is made safe. If the storm also tore the mast or meter socket off the house, that part is the owner's to repair before power can be restored. Emergency electrical repair →
Is a dead furnace on a winter night an electrical problem?
Frequently. Oil and gas furnaces still need power to fire the burner and spin the blower. A tripped breaker, a bad emergency switch at the top of the basement stairs or a loose connection can leave the house cold. A blank thermostat is a good hint. 24/7 electrician services →
We still have a fuse box. Does it need to be replaced?
No law forces it, but fuse panels in older Taunton houses are often 60 amps, and many insurers charge more or won't write a policy. A breaker panel adds capacity for heat pumps, kitchens and laundry and ends the temptation to screw in an oversized fuse. Breaker panel repair and replacement →
Our triple-decker has a mix of old and new wiring. Is that a concern?
Multi-family houses collect decades of piecemeal changes, and the weak points are where old cloth wire meets newer cable, often with no box around the splice. Finding those joints and confirming each unit's circuits are labeled and fed from the right panel is routine work. Electrical wiring repair →
Can a plaster-walled house be rewired while we live in it?
Yes, with planning. Plaster and lath, common in Whittenton and Weir Village, takes more care to open and patch than drywall, so the work is usually done a floor or a unit at a time while the rest of the house stays in use. Whole home rewiring →
Some lights went dim while others got brighter. What does that mean?
That pattern is a textbook sign of a lost neutral, either in the panel or on the utility side, and it can damage electronics quickly. Unplug sensitive equipment, turn off the main if you can reach it safely, and call right away. Electrical troubleshooting →
Why does a breaker trip when the window air conditioners run in July?
Window units on bedroom circuits that also feed lights, TVs and chargers add up quickly. A dedicated circuit for the biggest unit usually fixes it; if the breaker trips with only a light load, the breaker itself may be wearing out. Circuit breaker tripping repair →
The basement outlets stopped working after it got damp down there. Can they be saved?
Moisture and corrosion ruin receptacles quickly, and New England basements see plenty of both. The damaged outlets get replaced, GFCI protection is added where it's missing, and the boxes are checked for rust before the circuit goes back on. Outlet and switch repair →
We smell something electrical but can't find where it's coming from. What should we do?
Walk the house and feel cover plates, cords, dimmers and the panel door with the back of your hand. If one is warm, turn off that breaker. If you can't find it and the odor lingers, shut off the main and call, because a connection inside a wall can smolder unseen. Burning smell and hazard repair →
Will a ceiling fan help an upstairs bedroom that gets too hot?
It makes a real difference in older houses without central air, where the top floor traps heat through the summer. Low plaster ceilings call for a flush-mount fan, and the existing light box usually gets swapped for a fan-rated brace. Ceiling fan repair and installation →
We're about to rent out our second-floor unit. Is an electrical inspection worth it?
It's a smart step. An inspection picks up overloaded circuits, missing GFCI protection, aging panels and fixtures a past tenant added, and gives you a punch list to work through before a new lease starts. Electrical safety inspection →
Do you do electrical work for businesses around Taunton Green?
Yes. Storefronts and offices around Taunton Green, along with shops and light industrial spaces elsewhere in the city, get repairs, equipment circuits and lighting work, timed around business hours where possible. Commercial electrical repair →
Which Taunton neighborhoods do you serve?
Downtown, Whittenton, Weir Village, Britanniaville, Hopewell, East Taunton, Westville, Sampsons Corner, Whittenton Junction, Wades Corner, Oakland, Pleasant Street, Bristol Plymouth, Dighton Rock and Caswell Corner, across 02780, 02718 and 02725.
