You don’t have to figure out what’s going on when your breaker won’t stop tripping, your lights are dimming or you feel heat coming from your outlet.
Salter Electric is an electrical contractor in Ottawa who works on residential electrical repairs, troubleshooting, panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting, surge protection and home renovations. Just let us know what you are dealing with, and we will evaluate the issue and determine your next steps.
Even if it's a small problem or you have a major project going on, the installation of this work should be done according to what’s happening in your household electrical system.
Electricity troubles include breakers, outlets, switches, wiring, light fixtures and many more parts of your house. Electrical repair contractors in Ottawa diagnose the problem first and then decide what has to be fixed. If your breaker trips constantly or your outlet is broken, figuring out why that happens will help avoid such trouble in the future.
The electrical needs of your home can vary. The new appliances you get, renovations, EV chargers and many other things may require some improvements to the electrical panel or wiring. We can take a look at the current electrical panel and tell you what has to be done.
An electrical installation could consist of lighting, outlets, switches, circuits, or other electrical components that your house will need. If you are planning on renovating, reconfiguring, or adding lighting, we can coordinate electrical installations with your finished work.
There might be certain electrical issues that cannot wait for a convenient time. Frequent breaker trips, power outages, sparks, electrical smells of burning and other warning signs might warrant immediate action. We offer our services of electrical emergency repairs and can analyze the situation and what should be done.
Electrical systems are interconnected. An observable sign does not mean that it is the cause of the problem at all.
Our technicians dig deeper into the situation in order to understand the reason behind the electricity problems, so that you know the real repair requirements.
Each service call starts with a safety inspection. It provides us with an opportunity to find out about other electrical problems as well.
You shouldn’t be left guessing what occurred when the electrician departs.
Issues with outlets, switches and circuit breakers could be due to different reasons. If there is an electrical problem, such as a non-functioning device or tripped circuit breaker, then our assessment will determine the situation.
Wiring or rewiring can be necessary when dealing with old houses, house renovations and new electrical requirements. Our assessment of your current electrical system will determine any necessary modifications.
An electrical panel upgrade and even surge protection can be incorporated into the electrical improvement work. We will assess the needs of your electrical system and explain possible improvements that may be needed.
When performing electrical work during a renovation, then there could be lighting, outlet, switch, circuit and wire installation. We will incorporate this into the design based on how you want to use the room.
Start with what you know. We'll take it from there.
Let us know about the smell, sound, lights flickering, breaker tripping, electricity failure or any other electrical problem that you are having.
We will evaluate your electrical problem, find out the root cause of it, let you know what should be done and give you the price quote before proceeding.
Once your electrical job is done, we perform the safety inspection and make sure you know what we did.
Common questions about electrical contractors and electrical services in Ottawa.
The need for an electrical contractor arises in case of any work concerning the electrical system in your home. This includes repairs, wiring, lighting, panel replacement, renovation, troubleshooting, and other electrical works.
If there are warning signs such as sparks, electrical smell, frequent breaker tripping, sudden power failure, exposed wiring, and other electrical dangers.
Depending on the electrical issue and availability, you can get same-day electrical service. You can contact Salter Electric, explain the situation and we will tell you when the electrician is available to check the electrical issue.
Do not handle the electrical socket that sparks. In case there are signs of fire or active sparks, exit the premises immediately and alert the necessary authorities. If not, schedule an inspection from an electrical company.
Yes. Every service includes a safety evaluation which enables us to recognize any possible electrical issues while we are at your house doing our job.
Experience in that particular field, customer testimonials, license and insurance, work safety policies and a work warranty. Salter Electric has completed more than 5,000 projects, received 90+ five-star Google reviews and offers a 12-month warranty.
Yes. Salter Electric offers a 12-month warranty for any electrical repairs and installation completed by our company.
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