Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting in Florence, SC — Dead Outlets, Flickering Lights, Trips
Dead outlets, flickering lights and mystery breaker trips traced to the real cause and fixed right.
Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting in Florence & the Pee Dee
Electrical gremlins almost always have a logical cause. Palmetto Electric does the unglamorous part well: we trace the actual fault behind a dead outlet, a flickering light, or a breaker that keeps tripping, instead of swapping parts and hoping. That saves you money and keeps small problems from becoming fire hazards.
Our diagnostic visit checks connections, loads, grounding and the panel, then we explain in plain English what's wrong and what the fix costs before we touch it.
Common problems we fix
- Outlets or whole rooms with no power
- Lights that flicker, dim, or buzz
- Breakers that trip for no obvious reason
- Warm or discolored switch and outlet plates
- Two-prong outlets and missing grounds
- Crackling or popping from switches
- Light fixtures that flicker when an appliance kicks on
What homeowners ask us first
Why is one outlet dead but the breaker isn't tripped?
Usually a failed receptacle, a loose ‘back-stab’ connection, or a tripped GFCI feeding it upstream. We find which and repair the connection rather than just replacing the face.
My lights flicker when the AC or fridge starts — is that dangerous?
A brief dip is normal, but persistent flickering can mean a loose neutral, an overloaded circuit, or a failing connection in the panel — all worth checking before they overheat. See our flickering-lights guide for the warning signs.
Can you find an intermittent fault that comes and goes?
Yes. Intermittent problems usually trace to a loose connection that expands and contracts. We inspect the suspect circuit end to end to find and tighten or replace it.
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Need an electrician now?
Sparking outlets, a burning smell, a dead panel or no power? Call Palmetto Electric for fast, licensed help in Florence and across the Pee Dee — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call (843) 595-9236 Open 24 hours · Licensed & insuredFrequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic visit cost?
We quote the diagnostic and any repair up front before starting. Call (843) 595-9236 and we'll explain the visit and what's included.
Do you fix the problem the same day?
Most common faults — dead outlets, bad switches, loose connections — are repaired on the first visit because we carry standard parts.
Should I try to fix a dead outlet myself?
In South Carolina, homeowner electrical work is limited and most repairs over a small threshold should be done by a licensed electrician for safety and code compliance. A miswired outlet is a shock and fire risk.
Why do my lights flicker only in winter?
Cold tightens and loosens connections and heaters add load. Seasonal flickering often points to a loose terminal that's worth tightening before it arcs.