TL;DR: Searching for an electrician near you in Northwest Arkansas? Franklin is a local, top-rated answer — based in Springdale and covering Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Farmington, Centerton, Cave Springs, Lowell, Tontitown, and Siloam Springs. We handle outlets, switches, panels, rewiring, EV chargers, lighting, and emergency calls. Service calls are $29 with an all-in price quote before any work begins. For small electrical work like switches and outlets, our office can give you a flat-rate quote over the phone — no visit needed.
Common electrical issues & quick fixes
Electrical problems can range from minor annoyances to major safety hazards. Before scheduling a service call, try these troubleshooting steps:
1. Check your circuit breakers. If your power is out in certain areas, it might be a tripped circuit breaker. Locate your panel and check if any breakers are in the “off” position.
2. Inspect your outlets. If an outlet isn’t working, it might be due to a tripped GFCI outlet. Check nearby outlets for a reset button. If the outlet is hot or sparking, turn off the power at the breaker and call a professional.
3. Test your light switches. If a switch isn’t working, it might be faulty. Turn off power at the breaker, remove the switch cover, and inspect the wiring.
4. Check your light bulbs. If a light isn’t working, it might be a burnt-out bulb. Replace it and see if that resolves the issue.
5. Inspect your appliances. If an appliance isn’t working, it might be a tripped GFCI outlet or a blown fuse.
6. Look for flickering lights. Flickering lights can be caused by loose bulbs, faulty wiring, or an overloaded circuit.
7. Check for exposed wires. Exposed wires are a serious safety hazard. Turn off the power at the breaker and call a professional immediately.
What can Franklin help with?
This isn’t exhaustive, but a few of the things we handle:
1. Outlet repair / installation. Dead, loose, or sparking outlets safely repaired or replaced.
2. Light switch repair / installation. Dimmer, smart, or motion-activated switches.
3. Lighting fixture installation. Chandeliers, pendants, sconces.
4. Appliance wiring repair.
5. Electrical panel upgrades. Increase your home’s capacity and improve safety. Includes 100A→200A upgrades and sub-panels.
6. GFCI outlet installation. Shock protection for kitchen, bath, and outdoor areas.
7. Ceiling fan installation.
8. Whole-home surge protection.
9. EV charger installation. Level 2 charging stations — we run the circuit and wire your charger.
10. Doorbell installation. Including video doorbells.
11. Bathroom fan installation.
12. Circuit breaker replacement. Replacement of old or faulty circuit breakers.
13. 240V outlet installation. For dryers, stoves, or workshop tools.
14. Outdoor & LED lighting installation.
15. Electrical safety inspections. $149 flat — we walk the panel, outlets, switches, GFCI/AFCI coverage, and visible wiring, then email you a written report with photos.