Electrical troubleshooting
Half the room lost power? Lights flicker when the AC kicks on? A breaker that won't stay on? Boris tracks down the cause — often a loose connection or a tripped GFCI hiding somewhere — and tells you straight what it'll take to fix.
What's included
- Dead outlets and circuits
- Tripping breakers and GFCIs
- Flickering or dimming lights
- Warm or buzzing switches and outlets
- Honest assessment — and a referral if it's bigger than a repair
Questions about electrical troubleshooting
How do I get a price?
Text Boris a photo of the job and a line about what you want done. For most fixture, fan and outlet jobs he can give you a firm price right from the photo — no visit needed just to quote.
Is the price I'm quoted the price I pay?
Yes. You get a flat price before any work starts. If Boris opens a ceiling and finds something unexpected, he stops, shows you, and you decide — nothing gets added without your OK.
Do I need to buy the fixture or fan myself?
Either way works. Most people pick their own fixture online or at Home Depot or Lowe’s. If you'd rather not, Boris can recommend options and pick them up.
How soon can you come?
Most jobs are scheduled within the same week, often in two or three days. Saturday appointments are available.
Are you a licensed electrician?
No. Boris is a handyman, not a licensed contractor. California allows handymen to take on minor jobs under $1,000 including labor and materials, which covers most fixture, fan, outlet and switch work. If your job is bigger or needs a permit, he'll say so up front and point you to a licensed electrician.
Electrical troubleshooting near you
Boris works all over Los Angeles. Pick your area for local details, or just text him.
- Studio City
- Sherman Oaks
- Encino
- North Hollywood
- Van Nuys
- Burbank
- Woodland Hills
- Hollywood
- West Hollywood
- Los Feliz
- Silver Lake & Echo Park
- Koreatown & Mid-City
- Downtown LA
- Santa Monica
- Culver City
- Venice & Mar Vista
- Westwood & Brentwood
- Beverly Hills
- Eagle Rock & Highland Park
- Glendale
- Pasadena
- Altadena
- La Crescenta & Montrose
- La Cañada Flintridge
- Tujunga & Sunland
- Manhattan, Hermosa & Redondo Beach
- Torrance
- Long Beach
While Boris is there
Bundle it into the same visit
- Light fixture installationChandeliers, pendants, flush mounts, vanity lights and LED upgrades.
- Ceiling fan installationNew fans, light-to-fan swaps, remotes, wobble and noise fixes.
- Outlets & switchesDead or loose outlets, GFCI, USB outlets, dimmers, 3-way switches.
- Smart home setupSmart switches, video doorbells, thermostats, motion lights.
Get a price for electrical troubleshooting
Fill this out, or skip the form and text a photo. Either way you hear back from Boris himself, usually within the hour.