Emergency Electrician in Florence, SC — 24/7 Sparking, Burning Smell & Power Loss
Sparking outlets, burning smells, a dead panel or total power loss — fast, licensed help any hour.
24 / 7 Emergency Electrician in Florence & the Pee Dee
When you smell burning plastic, see sparks at an outlet, or lose power to half the house at 2 a.m., that is not a wait-until-morning problem. Palmetto Electric answers the phone around the clock and dispatches a licensed electrician to homes and businesses across Florence and the Pee Dee for true electrical emergencies.
We carry the parts to make most failed panels, breakers and circuits safe on the first visit, and we tell you straight whether something needs an immediate fix or can wait. No scare tactics, no upsell — just safe power restored.
Common problems we fix
- Burning or fishy smell from an outlet, switch or the panel
- Sparks, popping, or a buzzing sound at a receptacle or breaker box
- Scorch marks or hot cover plates
- Total power loss when neighbors still have power
- Half the house dark after a storm or a loud snap
- A breaker that won't reset, or resets then trips again instantly
- Exposed, damaged or arcing wiring after water intrusion or rodents
What homeowners ask us first
My outlet is sparking and smells hot — what do I do right now?
Stop using the outlet, switch off its breaker if you can identify it safely, and unplug nearby devices. Do not pour water on it. A hot, smelling, or arcing outlet is a fire risk — call us immediately and we will isolate the circuit and find the fault.
Half my house lost power but the neighbors are fine — is that an emergency?
Often yes. Losing one ‘leg’ of power usually points to a failed main lug, a loose neutral, or a problem at the panel or meter base — conditions that can damage appliances and start fires. We diagnose it the same day.
Do you really come out overnight and on weekends?
Yes. Our emergency line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, for Florence and surrounding Pee Dee towns.
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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 fast can you get to my home in Florence?
For genuine emergencies we prioritize same-hour dispatch within Florence and aim to reach surrounding Pee Dee towns as quickly as road and call volume allow.
What counts as an electrical emergency?
Burning smells, smoke, sparks, scorched outlets, a panel that is hot or buzzing, total or partial power loss, and exposed live wiring all qualify. When in doubt, call — we'll tell you honestly whether it can wait.
Will you charge more at night?
We give you clear pricing before any work starts so there are no surprises on the invoice. Call (843) 595-9236 and we'll explain what an after-hours visit involves.
Can you fix it the same visit?
Most emergency panel, breaker and circuit faults are made safe on the first trip because we stock common parts. Larger repairs get a clear plan and an immediate temporary fix where it's safe.