24/7 emergency electrician in Portland
Burning smell, sparking outlet, half the house dark, storm damage: call any time, day or night, and you reach a local Portland electrician. An emergency visit is our $295 Electrical Service Appointment, the same rate after hours as during the day, with up to the first hour of labor included. Your safety comes first.
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When electrical issues cannot wait
Some electrical issues cannot wait, and they rarely happen during business hours. Smiley Electric provides 24/7 emergency electrical service in Portland and the surrounding metro for situations involving life safety, storm damage, fallen trees, water intrusion, and sudden power loss. If you see smoke or flames, leave the building and call 911 first. Then call us, any hour, any day.
When you call, you reach a local Portland electrician, not a national call center. Smiley Electric is owner-operated by a Master Electrician with more than 20 years in the trade, licensed, bonded, and insured under Oregon CCB #227116, and we have been solving urgent electrical problems in Portland homes since 2018.
Call an emergency electrician if you notice
The following conditions may indicate overloaded circuits, damaged wiring, or unsafe connections that require immediate attention. If you see any of them, do not wait.
- Burning or electrical odors
- Sparking outlets or panels
- Sudden loss of power to part of your home
- Breakers that will not reset
- Hot outlets, switches, or panels
- A storm-damaged service mast or a pulled-away power line
- Water in or around your electrical panel
Storm damage and power issues in Portland
Portland's windstorms, ice storms, and heavy rain regularly damage the electrical equipment on the outside of a home: service masts get bent or pulled away, overhead service lines come loose or tear off, and panels get exposed to rain and moisture. If your electrical service was damaged in a storm, it must be inspected and secured before the utility restores power, or you risk fire and shock hazards the moment the line goes live again.
We regularly coordinate with local utilities to repair damaged service equipment safely, and we know how Portland's permitting and inspection requirements work when storm repairs need to be documented. And if outages keep finding your block, a properly installed backup generator is how the next one becomes a non-event instead of an emergency.
Trees falling on electrical service lines
Large trees are everywhere in Portland neighborhoods, and when one falls it often takes the electrical service with it. If a tree or branch has contacted your service line:
- Do not approach the area
- Assume the equipment is energized
- Call for emergency electrical service immediately
Water damage to electrical panels and wiring
Basement flooding, roof leaks, and water intrusion through aging siding or foundations are common in Portland homes. A water-damaged panel, breaker, or wiring run is a serious fire risk even after everything looks dry. An emergency inspection can prevent long-term damage, and it gives you documentation that helps if an insurance claim follows.
What an emergency electrician costs in Portland
You should not have to guess what an emergency call costs while something is sparking. Emergency calls start with our $295 Electrical Service Appointment, the same rate whatever the hour, and it includes up to the first hour of labor for troubleshooting and minor repairs. If the job needs more, you get an upfront price before we proceed. No repairs happen without your approval. A ballpark by phone or photo is free, and if the situation can safely wait for a scheduled visit, we will tell you that honestly, because not every scare is an emergency. For the full breakdown of how emergency pricing works, from the service appointment to what the big storm repairs involve, see our emergency electrician cost guide for Portland.
Our emergency service process
We start with an immediate phone consultation, followed by an on-site safety assessment and a clear explanation of the risks. We then present repair options with upfront pricing, explaining the issue in plain language so you can make an informed decision. Many urgent calls trace back to the same faults we handle in everyday electrical repair, like a failing breaker, a loose connection, or an overloaded circuit, so once the hazard is made safe, we fix the root cause, not just the symptom.
- Immediate phone consultation
- On-site safety assessment
- Clear explanation of the risks
- Repair options with upfront pricing
Serving Portland and surrounding areas
Emergency electrical service is available 24/7 in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, and surrounding Oregon communities. If you suspect a hazardous electrical condition, do not wait. Call us any time to request emergency service.
Straight pricing, no surprises
You always know the price before we start. Something not working? Book an Electrical Service Appointment. Planning a bigger project? Start with a free ballpark and a project estimate.
Electrical Service Appointment
Includes the service visit and up to the first hour of labor for troubleshooting and minor repairs, so smaller problems are often fixed on the spot. Materials are additional. Anything bigger gets an upfront price first.
- Up to the first hour of labor included
- Upfront price before anything bigger
Project ballpark by phone or photo
Planning a panel upgrade, EV charger, or generator? Call us to discuss it, or email a photo to josh@smileyelectric.net. Honest price range, no cost, no visit required.
- No cost, no obligation
- Great for planning
Project consultation and estimate
For panel replacements, EV chargers, remodels, rewires, and commercial work, we scope the job and give you a firm, written estimate.
- Firm, written estimate
- Separate from the service appointment
Frequently asked questions
What counts as an electrical emergency?
Power loss, burning or electrical odors, sparking outlets or panels, breakers that will not reset, and hot electrical components are all emergencies. So are storm-damaged service masts, lines pulled off the house, and water in a panel. These conditions may indicate overloaded circuits, damaged wiring, or unsafe connections that require immediate attention.
Are you really available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Our emergency line is answered around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Regular scheduled work runs Monday through Saturday, 7am to 5pm, and emergency response is available 24/7. If a situation feels dangerous, call the moment you notice it.
How much does an emergency electrician visit cost?
Emergency calls start with a $295 Electrical Service Appointment, the same rate after hours as during the day. It includes up to the first hour of labor for troubleshooting and minor repairs. If the job needs more, you get an upfront price before we proceed, and no repairs are performed without your approval.
When should I call an emergency electrician instead of booking a regular appointment?
Call right away for anything that could start a fire or shock someone: burning or electrical odors, sparks, a hot outlet or panel, a breaker that will not reset, water in the panel, or a service line pulled off the house. A single dead outlet, a light that flickers now and then, or a breaker that tripped once and reset cleanly can usually wait for a regular Monday through Saturday appointment. When in doubt, call and describe it, and we will tell you honestly which one it is.
How quickly can an emergency electrician arrive?
We start on the phone the moment you call, walk you through what to shut off, and dispatch as quickly as the situation and the metro allow. We do not promise a fixed response time, because a service mast torn off in an ice storm and a breaker that will not reset are different calls. If you see smoke or flames, leave the building and call 911 before you call us.
Do you handle storm damage and downed service lines?
Yes. We repair storm-damaged service masts, pulled-away service lines, and panels exposed to water, and we coordinate with the utility so power can be restored safely. If a line is down in the street or you see fire, call 911 and your utility first, then call us to secure and repair your side of the service.
What should I do if I smell burning or see sparks?
Do not wait. A burning smell or sparking outlet can signal an active fire or shock hazard. If you see smoke or flames, leave and call 911. Otherwise, call us right away to request emergency service, and we will walk you through an immediate phone consultation before we arrive.
What happens when you arrive for an emergency call?
We begin with an on-site safety assessment, give you a clear explanation of the risks in plain language, and present repair options with upfront pricing so you can make an informed decision about next steps.
What areas do you serve for emergency electrical service?
Emergency electrical service is available 24/7 in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, and surrounding Oregon communities.
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