Total loss of power
Half the house or the whole house dark, and the utility isn't the cause — a main breaker or service issue that can't wait for a scheduled slot.
Ohio Licensed Electrician · #51623
Emergency Electrical Service in Cincinnati
Dead circuit, sparking outlet, breaker that won't reset — call anytime and we'll work to get to you the same day. Real electrician, not a call center reading a script.
- ActiveOH License
- Same-DayResponse
- Call AnytimeAvailability
- 20 CitiesCoverage
Why Cincinnati calls Charger first
- OH Licensed Electrical Contractor #51623
- Family-Owned Since 2024
- Insured & Bonded
- Free, No-Obligation Quotes
What Counts as an Emergency
Call for these — don't wait it out
Not urgent, just annoying? See our troubleshooting page instead — same team, less rush. We're honest about hours: no overnight dispatch team yet, but call anytime and we'll work to get to you the same day.
Sparking, smoke, or burning smell
Shut off the breaker to that circuit if it's safe to reach, then call — this is the category that gets prioritized first.
Breaker won't reset
A breaker that trips again immediately, or won't reset at all, usually means a real fault — not something to keep flipping and hoping.
Exposed or damaged wiring
Storm damage, a chewed line, a fixture pulled loose — anything with live wire exposed gets treated as urgent.
Service Area
Serving Cincinnati and the surrounding communities
Generally within about 45–60 minutes of Cincinnati. Don't see your town? Ask anyway — we may still be able to help.
Cities We Serve20
- Cincinnati, OH
- Blue Ash, OH
- Mason, OH
- West Chester, OH
- Loveland, OH
- Montgomery, OH
- Anderson Township, OH
- Sharonville, OH
- Norwood, OH
- Madeira, OH
- Hamilton, OH
- Fairfield, OH
- Middletown, OH
- Milford, OH
- Lebanon, OH
- Batavia, OH
- Harrison, OH
- Colerain Township, OH
- Forest Park, OH
- Reading, OH
FAQ
Common questions about emergency electrical service
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
We're straight with you: there's no overnight dispatch team yet. Call anytime, though — we check the phone and will work to get to you the same day, including evenings and weekends when we can.
What should I do before you arrive?
If it's safe to reach, shut off the breaker to the affected circuit or the main breaker if the issue is house-wide. Don't touch exposed wiring, standing water near electrical, or anything sparking.
How fast can you get to me?
Same-day for most calls, depending on where you are in our service area and what's already on the schedule. We'll give you a real estimate on the phone, not a vague promise.
What counts as an emergency vs. something that can wait?
Total power loss, sparking, burning smells, exposed wiring, and breakers that won't reset are emergencies. A single dead outlet or flickering light usually isn't — see our troubleshooting page for those.
Are you licensed for emergency electrical work?
Yes. Charger Electricals holds Ohio Electrical Contractor License #51623 — emergency work is still code-compliant work, not a shortcut.