Burning or fishy smell from outlets. Local electricians in Los Altos with upfront pricing, same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency response.
A burning, fishy or hot-plastic smell from an outlet, switch or panel is one of the clearest warning signs of an electrical fire. Shut off power and call us right away. For burning smell electrical repair in Los Altos, CA, call Dab Electrical Services. Our local electricians know Los Altos and Santa Clara County and deliver clean, code-compliant work backed by a workmanship warranty.
Every burning smell electrical repair job in Los Altos starts with a clear written estimate. Whether it is a quick repair or a full installation, you will know the price before we begin. We also handle permits and inspections for burning smell electrical repair projects in Los Altos that require them.
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Call: (888) 592-6466
Serving: Los Altos and Santa Clara County, plus Stanford, Mountain View, Portola Vally
Availability: 24/7 emergency · Same-day appointments
Call NowTell us what is going on. For emergencies we dispatch immediately; for projects we schedule a convenient arrival window.
Your electrician inspects the issue, explains the options and gives you a firm price before any work starts.
We complete the job to code, test everything, clean up and walk you through what was done.
Your work is backed by our workmanship warranty, and we are one call away if you ever need us again.
★★★★★“Sub panel for our new ADU, trenched and inspected without any hassle. Clear communication the whole way.”
— Andre L., Los Altos, CA
★★★★★“Outdoor landscape lighting and a couple of switched outlets for holiday lights. The yard looks beautiful at night.”
— Hannah V., Los Altos, CA
★★★★★“Half the house had power and the other half did not. They diagnosed a lost neutral at the meter and coordinated with the utility the same day.”
— Tom A., Los Altos, CA
Turn off the breaker for that area, or the main breaker if unsure, and call us. If you see flames, call 911.
Overheating plastic in outlets and wiring produces a distinctive fishy odor.
Yes. We assess damage and rewire affected circuits to code.
Yes. For permitted work in Los Altos we pull the permit, schedule the inspection and meet the inspector.
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