Electrical problems have terrible timing. The panel starts smoking on a Sunday. Half the house goes dark during a July heat wave. An outlet sparks at 1 a.m. That's why AC/DC Electric runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When something dangerous is happening with your power, call 480-695-4304 — day, night, weekend, holiday.
We handle electrical emergencies across Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. And even at 3 a.m., our pricing rule doesn't change: you get a flat quote before work starts. An emergency shouldn't mean a blank check.
Watch for these
Call right now if you see these
- Burning smell with no obvious source
- Sparks from an outlet, switch, or the panel
- Buzzing or sizzling inside a wall
- A breaker box too hot to touch
- Whole rooms dead after a storm
- Water dripping near electrical equipment
- A shock or tingle from a faucet or appliance
Is it a 911 call or an electrician call?
Let's be clear about the order of operations. If you see flames or smoke pouring from an outlet or panel, get everyone out and call 911 first — always. If it's a burning smell, sparking, buzzing, heat, or sudden power loss without fire, that's us. When you call, we'll tell you what to do while help is on the way, including whether to shut off your main breaker. You're not bothering us. This is the exact reason the 24/7 line exists.
Storms, heat, and the Arizona grid
Emergency calls in the East Valley spike for two reasons: monsoon storms and summer load. Lightning and surges take out breakers and fry equipment. And when every AC in the neighborhood is pulling hard through a 113-degree afternoon, weak connections in aging panels finally let go. If your power failed and your neighbors still have theirs, the problem is likely on your side of the meter — and that's exactly what we troubleshoot and repair, any hour.
Why AC/DC Electric
Emergency work is where you learn what an electrical contractor is made of. We show up ready to actually fix things — stocked trucks, licensed electricians, and a flat price you approve before we start, no matter what time the phone rang. AC/DC Electric is based in Gilbert, so 'emergency service for the East Valley' isn't a stretch for us. It's the neighborhood.
Need an electrician now?
Call anytime — nights, weekends, holidays. A licensed electrician answers.
FAQ
Straight answers
Do you really answer at 3 a.m.?
Yes. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week means exactly that — nights, weekends, and holidays included. Electrical emergencies don't check the clock, so neither do we. If something is sparking, smoking, buzzing, or suddenly dead at your home or business, call 480-695-4304 whenever it happens.
Do emergency calls cost more?
Here's what we promise: a flat quote before any work starts, at any hour. You'll know the full price and approve it before we begin, so there's no meter running and no surprise total at the end. That's the same upfront pricing rule we follow at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday.
Should I flip my main breaker off before you arrive?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no — it depends on what's happening and whether you can reach the panel safely. If there's a burning smell, visible sparking, or water near the panel, we'll usually have you shut the main off if it's safe to get to. Call first and describe what you're seeing; we'll walk you through it on the phone.
Is a dead outlet an emergency?
On its own, usually not — a single dead outlet can often wait for daylight. It changes when the outlet is warm, discolored, smells burnt, or died along with other strange behavior like flickering lights. Those point to a failing connection that can become a fire hazard. Not sure which you have? Call. We'd rather talk you through it than have you guess.
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