24/7 Emergency Electrician in Melrose, MA
Power out, breaker tripping, burning smell or sparking outlet? Parent Electric answers 24/7 across Melrose and the North Shore.
A Master Electrician Who Answers Day, Night, and Weekends
When an electrical emergency happens, you do not want an answering service or an automated call tree. When you dial Parent Electric, you reach master electrician Darel Parent directly. Call and we'll tell you how fast we can get there.
What to Do Before We Arrive
If safe to do so, shut off the breaker for the affected circuit at your main panel. Unplug all appliances on that circuit. Keep family and pets away from warm outlets, sizzling switches, or exposed wires. If you detect active smoke, evacuate and dial 911 immediately.
Partial Power Loss and Tripping Breakers
When half your lights work but the 240V appliances (dryer, range, heat pump) won't turn on, you may have dropped one leg of your service. Darel diagnoses whether the fault is in your main panel, meter socket, or utility connection.
Outlets, Switches and Lighting Repairs
Loose wire nuts, back-stabbed receptacles, and old ungrounded connections cause sparks and arcing over time. We troubleshoot and replace degraded switches, GFCI receptacles, and broken wall devices.
Ceiling Fan and Fixture Repair
Wobbly ceiling fans, burning ballast smells from older fixtures, and flickering lights indicate failing components or improper ceiling box support. We replace and rewire them securely.
"Had a late night emergency and Darrell came as soon as possible, figured out the problem… Everyone else I called was charging me and 'emergency flat rate fee' before asking what the problem was for!"
"We called him on a Sunday afternoon due to an electrical issue at my elderly father's house… We found out that the problem could have caused a fire, but Darel resolved it promptly and professionally."
"I was loosing electricity in my house randomly… Darel came out quickly and knew exactly what the problem was. He explained everything"
Breaker tripping? Lights flickering? Power out? Call Darel 24/7.
Or text us a photo of the panel — we answer 24/7.