24/7 Emergency Electrician in Orange County, CA

For an electrical emergency in Orange County, call 657-201-1586 any time, day or night. We connect you with a licensed electrician who handles urgent calls in your area. If you see fire, smoke or sparks, get everyone out and call 911 first. If a whole street is dark, call your utility's outage line.

What counts as an electrical emergency

A burning or hot plastic smell from an outlet, switch or panel
Sparks, scorch marks or buzzing at an outlet or breaker
A breaker or main that trips again right after you reset it
Half the house has power and half does not (often a lost leg of service)
Water near outlets, a flooded panel or wiring after a leak
A storm-damaged service mast, meter or weatherhead
No power to a medical device, refrigerator or business equipment

What to do while you wait

Stay safe

Do not touch damaged wires, a wet panel or anything that is sparking.
If it is safe, switch off the affected breaker. If you cannot reach the panel safely, leave it.
Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them when power returns.
Stay at least 30 feet away from a downed power line and call the utility right away.

Utility problem or electrician problem?

If your neighbors are also out, the problem is almost always on the utility side. Most of Orange County is served by Southern California Edison, much of south county by SDG&E, and Anaheim by Anaheim Public Utilities. Call your utility's outage line. If only your home is affected, or you have partial power, call us and we will connect you with an electrician.

What emergency service costs

Expect a higher call-out fee for nights, weekends and holidays. Many contractors charge a premium of about 1.5 to 2 times their standard rate after hours. Ask for the call-out fee when you are connected so there are no surprises. See our electrician cost guide.

Emergency Electrician across Orange County

We connect callers with electricians for emergency electrician in every Orange County city, including:

Last updated October 2026. Prices are planning ranges, not quotes. Your contractor confirms the price before work begins.

Emergency Electrician: common questions

Is there a 24 hour electrician in Orange County?

Yes. Our referral line at 657-201-1586 is answered 24/7. We connect you with a licensed electrician who takes emergency calls in your part of Orange County.

Should I call an electrician or the utility when the power goes out?

If neighbors are also out, call your utility (SCE, SDG&E or Anaheim Public Utilities). If only your home or part of your home is out, the problem is usually in your service or panel, so call an electrician.

Is a burning smell from an outlet an emergency?

Yes. Turn off that circuit at the breaker if you can do so safely, stop using the outlet and call an electrician right away. If you see smoke or flames, leave and call 911.

How our free referral service works

Call 657-201-1586Tell us what is going on: the problem, your city and how soon you need help.
Get connectedWe connect you with a licensed, independent electrician who serves your part of Orange County.
Get it fixedThe electrician confirms the price with you, does the work and pulls any permit the job needs.

The referral is free. You only pay the electrician you choose to hire, for the work you agree to.