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Electrical repairs and troubleshooting

Electrical repairs and troubleshooting

Effective electrical repairs start with finding the cause rather than resetting the symptom. We trace the fault, explain what we found and what it means for your home, and correct it safely and to code.

What we do

What's included

  • Dead outlets and switches
  • Breakers that trip repeatedly or will not reset
  • Flickering or dimming lights
  • GFCI and AFCI protection upgrades
  • Burning odors, warm outlets or buzzing (call immediately)
  • Pre-sale and safety inspections

We serve homes and businesses across Morris, Sussex, Passaic, Bergen and Essex counties. Every job starts with a free, written quote.

Photos

Examples of this work

  • Open multi-gang wall box with wires spliced under twist-on wire connectors
  • White three-prong duplex wall outlet with a two-prong plug beside it
  • Old duplex outlet in a surface-mounted box fed by metal conduit on a brick wall
  • Plug-in receptacle tester with lit indicator lights plugged into a US duplex wall outlet

Google reviews

What customers say

5.0from 2 Google reviews

“Excellent electrician. Justin is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and meticulous. If you need any electrical services, this is the guy to call! He’s really the family Electrician.”
Joseph KalyoussefGoogle review
Reply from Boyd Electric

Hi Joseph, thank you for your wonderful review! It means a lot to hear that you consider me your family’s electrician and I look forward to continuing to provide you with reliable, high-quality electrical work. Thank you again for the opportunity and I am happy to help you and your family whenever you need an electrician!

“I’ve been very happy with the work Justin at Boyd Electric has done for me. He takes the time to understand the project, pays close attention to the details, and clearly cares about doing the job right. Everything has been handled professionally and thoughtfully, and I really appreciate the care he puts into his work. I would absolutely recommend Justin to anyone looking for an electrician!”
Brooke FarmerGoogle review
Reply from Boyd Electric

Thank you so much, Brooke! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind review. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m glad I could help with your project. If you ever need an electrician in the future for repairs, upgrades, lighting, or any other electrical work, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I truly appreciate your support! Thank you again for trusting Boyd Electric.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a breaker that keeps tripping dangerous?

A breaker that trips is doing its job. Repeated tripping, however, points to an underlying problem: an overloaded circuit, a failing device or a wiring fault. Rather than resetting it again, have the circuit evaluated.

Do you handle small jobs?

Yes. A dead outlet or a faulty switch is worth a call. Describe the problem on the quote form or by phone; a photo is helpful.

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Other services

Request a free quote

When something is wrong with your wiring, the person who troubleshoots it is Justin Boyd, the licensed electrician who owns the company. He explains what he found and what the repair will cost before any work begins.